Can I go to Mount Putuo to take pictures of Bodhisattvas when I am menstruating?

No problem, you can burn incense and worship Buddha during menstruation. However, the menstrual period is special. Women’s body resistance is low at this time, so it is necessary to avoid fatigue and ensure adequate rest and nutrition.

1. Introduction to Mount Putuo

Mount Putuo, together with Mount Wutai in Shanxi, Mount Emei in Sichuan, and Mount Jiuhua in Anhui, is known as the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism. It is the dojo where Guanshiyin Bodhisattva teaches and transforms all living beings. Putuo Mountain is a small island among the 1,390 islands in the Zhoushan Islands. It looks like a blue dragon lying on the sea and covers an area of ??nearly 13 square kilometers. It faces Shenjiamen in the Zhoushan Islands across the sea. It is known as the "Buddha Land of the Sea and Sky" and the "Holy Land of the South China Sea". It is one of the first batch of national key scenic spots. On May 8, 2007 (Dinghai Year), Putuo Mountain Scenic Area in Zhoushan City was officially approved by the National Tourism Administration as a national 5A tourist attraction. "There are fairy mountains on the sea, and the mountains are ethereal." Putuo Mountain has become a famous tourist attraction at home and abroad for its magic, sacredness and mystery. Mount Putuo is one of the first 44 national key scenic spots announced by the State Council, a national 5A tourist attraction in China, a national civilized mountain and a sanitary mountain, and the only ISO14000 national demonstration area in Zhejiang Province.

2. Travel Information

1. During peak seasons such as Spring Festival, May Day, National Day, February 19th of the lunar calendar (Guanyin’s birthday), June 19th (Guanyin’s Enlightenment Day), and September 19th (Guanyin’s Enlightenment Day), pilgrims rush to Mount Putuo to offer incense and pay homage. Putuo Mountain requires booking tickets and rooms in advance.

2. Pay attention to safety when taking photos in the seaside reef area, and be careful not to slip on rainy days; when going up the mountain, do not go to places without roads. Smoking, lighting incense candles and other outdoor fires in the forest are strictly prohibited. Pay attention to dietary hygiene and don’t be gluttonous when eating seafood. It's windy at the beach, so be careful to catch a cold.

3． When swimming at the beach in summer, it is best to buy towels, slippers and swimming suits before going to the island. Don't go to the edge of the rocks when swimming. The waves will hit the rocks, which is very dangerous.

4. If you live in Putuo Mountain and want to visit Zhujiajian for a day, after buying the ferry ticket to Zhujiajian, you have to go to the exit of the pier to sign a certificate, so that you don’t have to buy another ticket when you return to Putuo Mountain that day. Mountain tickets.

5． Photography is prohibited inside the temple.

3. Transportation Overview

Transportation on the island is mainly operated by Putuoshan Bus Company. There are waiting stations at the entrance of each scenic spot, but you need to ask the dispatcher to dispatch the vehicle. Transportation to various scenic spots is convenient, and ticket prices are clearly stipulated. The car is in good condition and fully air-conditioned.

Bus

Putuo Mountain is connected to most scenic spots by two tourist buses. These two special buses run every 10 to 15 minutes and operate until 17:00. After 17:00, all types of vehicles will stop working. Tourists should return to their place of residence before this time. It costs 4 yuan from the pier to Qiansi and 8 yuan from Baibusha to the cableway station.

Line 1: Baibusha (Puji Temple), Baibu Pavilion, Zizhu Forest, Samadhi, Pier, Haiphong New Village, Seafood Garden, Bao Tuo Hotel, Xitian Ferry (Xianghui Period and Closed on special holidays).

Line 2: Baibusha (Puji Temple), Chaoyang Cave, Mahayana Temple, Fayu Temple, Feisha'ao, Baoyue Temple, Ancient Buddha Cave, and Ropeway Station.

Taxi

The scenic spots in Putuo Mountain are scattered, so it is more cost-effective to charter a taxi for a group. A 12-seat domestic Toyota van costs 400-600 yuan/day, and a 20-seat domestic Toyota minibus costs 800-1,000 yuan/day. Mount Putuo has obvious off-peak and off-season tourism, and prices can be negotiated during the off-season. If you rent a car for a day, you can choose to visit the following regular attractions: 1. Go to the cableway station and take the cableway up to Huiji Temple; 2. Visit Huiji Temple and take the cableway back to Fayu Temple; 3. Go to Puji Temple; 4. Go to Zizhu Watch the Nanhai Guanyin; 5. Return to the dock or hotel. Hangzhou - Putuo Mountain

Day 1: Get on the bus at Hangzhou Tourism Distribution (Huanglong) Center at 7:30 in the morning, stop at Wushan Information Point (No. 10 Huaguang Lane) at 8:00, and join a group for individual travelers Take an air-conditioned tourist bus to Shenjiamen Banshengdong Pier, take a speedboat to Putuo Mountain, and visit the Pantuo Stone, Xinzi Stone and Puji Temple in the Xitian Scenic Area.

The next day: After visiting Fayu Temple, Purple Bamboo Forest, and Nanhai Guanyin, return to Shenjiamen by speedboat. At the end of the afternoon tour, take the bus back to Hangzhou, ending the pleasant journey.