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The scenic spots in Putuo Mountain Scenic Area are mainly distributed in three areas. The scenic spots in each area can be played together, and each area can be played for about half a day. Visitors can arrange their trips according to their accommodation and the time of arrival on the island.

The first area:

With Fusang Temple as the center, there are scenic spots located on the west side of the island, such as the Western Heaven Scenic Area. Among them, Fossett is the largest temple in the whole island and the main temple dedicated to Guanyin in the whole mountain. Next to Fosaki is Duobao, one of the three treasures of Putuo Mountain. There are many scenic spots in the Western Heaven Scenic Area, such as Pantuo Stone, Xinshi Stone and Meifu Temple.

The second area:

In the south, Guanyin in the South China Sea, Zizhulin, refusing to go to Kannonji, Nantianmen and other scenic spots, among which Guanyin in the South China Sea is a landmark building on the island, while refusing to go to guanyin temple has the most legendary legend of Putuo Mountain, which should not be missed.

The third area:

Foding Mountain is the main place, next to Fayu Temple and Huiji Temple, two other treasures of Putuo Mountain, Jiulong Zaojing and Yangzhi Guanyin Monument, one in Fayu Temple and the other in Yangzhi Temple next to Fayu Temple. In addition, if time permits, you can go to Luojiashan by boat, which takes about half a day. It is said that Guanyin, a beggar on Luojia Mountain, is very effective and can go to pay homage.

In addition to these religious attractions, there are two excellent beaches on the east side of the island, Qianbusha and Baibusha. Qianbusha is close to Fayu Temple and Baibusha is close to Zizhulin. Visitors who like to watch the sea and play with water can go.

Therefore, it usually takes about 2-3 days to visit Putuo Mountain Scenic Area, and you need to stay and eat on the island. Prices on the island are more expensive than those outside, so try to bring some snacks and drinks if possible. The price of eating seafood on the island is generally high, so be prepared. The three major monasteries on the island prepare vegetarian food for tourists, which is cheap and has the characteristics of the island. It is worth a try.

There are many places to stay on the island, including hotels, inns and farmhouses. However, the price is generally higher than that outside, and the price will increase on weekends and holidays. And make a reservation in advance and be prepared.

Extended data

Mount Putuo, together with Mount Wutai in Shanxi, Mount Emei in Sichuan and Mount Jiuhua in Anhui, is also known as the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, and it is the Dojo where Guanyin Bodhisattva educates all beings. Mount Putuo is one of Zhoushan Islands 1390 islands. It looks like a black dragon lying in the sea, with an area of nearly 1.3 square kilometers. Across the sea from shenjiamen in Zhoushan Archipelago, it is known as the "Buddha Country at Sea" and "Holy Land of the South China Sea". It is the first batch of national key scenic spots.

reference data

Baidu Putuo Mountain Encyclopedia