Putuo Mountain, Zhejiang (舟山普陀山)

 

Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang

Putuo Mountain, sitting on a small island of Zhoushan Archipelago, is one of the greatest Buddhist mountains in China. As it is a sacred place of Avalokitesvara, or Bodhisattva Guanyin, travelers can easily absorb the unique culture through the sculpture, books, drawings, stone carvings and architecture style which can be found there. There are more than 200 temples on the mountain, with Puji, Fayu and Huiji being the largest and most famous. Every year on the 19th day of the second, sixth and ninth months (believed to be the Birthday, Bodhi Day and Leaving Home Day of Guanyin) in the traditional Chinese calendar, thousands of believers and visitors go to Putuo to celebrate and pray.

Travel tips:

Admission:

Putuo Mountain: 60 yuan

Puji Temple: 5 yuan

Fayu Temple: 5 yuan

Huiji Temple: 5 yuan

Opening hours: 6:00 --17:00

Getting there: Take ferry from Ningbo, Zhoushan to Putuo Mountain.