What should you pay attention to when going to Mount Putuo? What should you prepare in advance?

Hello, I will use my personal experience to tell you what to pay attention to when going to Mount Putuo: 1. Mount Putuo is a small island in the Zhoushan Islands. You can only go to Mount Putuo by ship. Be sure to pay attention to the weather conditions. If you encounter bad weather such as heavy fog or typhoon, it is very likely that the ship will be suspended. The first time I went to Putuo Mountain was in winter. There was heavy fog that day. When I arrived at the pier, I was informed that the ship had stopped sailing. I waited at the Shenjiamen Pier for a whole day, but in the end I failed to go to Putuo Mountain. Therefore, you must pay attention to this painful lesson and check the weather conditions before traveling to avoid being unable to go to the island when you arrive at the pier. 2. When burning incense in Putuo Mountain, you need to pay attention to abide by some regulations of local temples. Also, photography is not allowed in the temple. 3. When visiting Putuo Mountain, you need to climb mountains. You can bring trekking poles to facilitate climbing and save energy. 4. The transportation in Putuo Mountain is very convenient. There are transportation buses between various scenic spots. There are many transportation buses leading to other scenic spots at the entrance of some major scenic spots. Please pay attention to the destination of the transportation bus and don't get on the wrong transportation bus. 5. When visiting Putuo Mountain, you must plan your itinerary, usually 2-3 days. During peak tourist season, be sure to book accommodation in advance. The above are my personal suggestions, I hope they are helpful to you. The purpose of going to Putuo Mountain is to burn incense and worship Buddha. Just be sure to bring sunscreen and don't use anything else. They are sold in scenic spots. When worshiping Buddha, you need to pay attention to the following points: 1. Inviting incense. When you go to the temple to buy incense, it is called "please". You have to buy incense yourself, and you cannot let others pay for it. It is better to buy three sticks of incense. 2. When entering the temple and the temple, you need to go through the side door and cannot go through the main entrance. Men and women should cross the threshold with their legs on the left and right. Do not step on the threshold or point at the Buddha statue with your fingers. 3. Offer incense. There are many Bodhisattvas in the temple, and you can worship them one by one. If time does not allow, you only need to go to the main hall to offer incense and pray three times to others with your palms together. 4. To light incense, go to the dedicated incense burning place. Do not go to the incense burner to make a fire, nor should you use a lighter to light it. Light incense in your left hand because Buddhism believes that the left hand is the cleanest. After burning the incense, with the incense head facing upwards, use your right hand to gently fan out the fire. It is not advisable to blow it out with your mouth, and then insert it into the incense burner with your right hand. 5. Applying incense ① Facing the main door of the hall, raise the incense to the height of your eyebrows with both hands, hold the tail end of the incense with your thumbs, and aim the tail end of the incense at the center of your eyebrows. Aim the top of the incense at the Buddha statue, close your eyes and make a wish, and then bow three times. Then turn right, face the east, hold incense and pray three times, then face south and north in the same way; ② After praying, take one stick with your left hand and put it in the middle first to make an offering to all the Buddhas in the ten directions; then take the second stick with your right hand and put it on the right side to make an offering All dharmas in the ten directions; then use your left hand to move the third branch to the left to make offerings to all the monks in the ten directions. Insert the three branches in a row, and then bow to the Buddha three times. If the incense is too strong and it is inconvenient to insert it directly into the incense burner, just use your left hand to throw the incense directly into the burner. 6. When making a wish, you should usually remember to tell the Buddha your name, where you live, what you ask for, and where you will repay your wish after it is fulfilled. Don't make a wish casually, and come back to fulfill your wish after it comes true. 7. Worshiping Buddha ① Pilgrims use the left one for men to kneel and worship, and the right one for women. The futon in the middle is for the abbot, and you cannot step over it. ② When worshiping Buddha, you should first worship the main Buddha in the middle, and then worship the other Buddha statues in a clockwise direction. ③ When praying, you should face the Buddha statue and recite the name of the Buddha statue you worship. Then state your name and address, and then bow down, with the palms of your hands facing up (palms facing down is for worshiping ancestors), indicating that you are holding the Buddha's feet, and so on three times. If you don't know which Buddha or Bodhisattva is in front of you, just recite "Namo Guanyin Bodhisattva" on Mount Putuo. ④After praying, prop up your body with your right hand, turn right and leave. ⑤ Hats, gloves and other items must be removed and put away when worshiping Buddha. They must not be placed on the Buddha case or table. 8. The common way to salute when meeting a monk is to put your hands together and lower your head slightly, or put one hand on your chest with your head slightly lowered. Do not use improper etiquette such as shaking hands, hugging, or touching the monk's head. 9. Others ① When going to Mount Putuo, you generally have to go to Mount Luojia. Going to Mount Putuo without going to Mount Luojia is like burning only half a stick of incense. That is the place where Guanyin Bodhisattva practiced and attained enlightenment. Matters needing attention during the trip to Mount Putuo Regarding the trip to Mount Putuo, we must try our best to do three things. First: Understand the knowledge and introduction of Putuo Mountain (including humanities, history, natural environment, address characteristics, etc.). Second: Be prepared before traveling (including understanding of transportation, expenses, meals, accommodation, etc.). Third: Route planning, scenic spot visits, and things to pay attention to during the trip. Putuo Mountain When mentioning Putuo Mountain, the first thing that everyone thinks of is Buddhism. That's right, Putuo Mountain has a long history of Buddhist culture. The ancients called it the "Buddha Land of the Sea and Sky", the "Holy Land of the South China Sea" and the "First Pure Land on Earth". As early as two thousand years ago, it was a treasured land for Taoist cultivation. Qinsheng of Qin An, Mei Zizhen of Han Dynasty, and Ge Zhichuan of Jin Dynasty all came to the mountain to refine alchemy and practice Taoism. There are still ruins such as "Alchemy Cave" and "Immortal Well" on the mountain. In history, the name of Mount Putuo has changed several times. During the Spring and Autumn Period, King Gou Jian of Yue (497-465 BC), together with Zhoushan and other islands, they were collectively called Yongdong. It is said that when he became emperor in the Western Han Dynasty (32 BC - 7 AD), Nanchang Wei Meiful came to the mountain to live in seclusion, collect medicine and make elixirs, and it was called Meicen Mountain from then on. Later in the Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties, it was praised as a pilgrimage site. Every time they come to Putuo Mountain for the Avalokitesvara Incense Festival and Pilgrimage Ceremony, tourists from home and abroad flock to it in an endless stream, and the scene is very grand.

"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 located on the southern edge of Hangzhou Bay and in the eastern waters of Zhoushan Islands. It is 6.5 kilometers away from Shenjiamen Fishing Port in the southwest, 2.5 kilometers away from Zhujiajian Island in the south, and is adjacent to the Hanhai Sea in the east. The administrative area consists of Putuo Mountain, Luojia Mountain, Nanshan, Xiaoshandong, Huosha Mountain, Xiaoluojia Mountain and other small islands, and is located in Putuo District, Zhoushan City. Putuo Mountain is rhombus-shaped, 8.6 kilometers long from north to south, about 3.5 kilometers wide from east to west, covering an area of ??12.5 square kilometers, and a coastline of 30 kilometers. Foding Mountain in the middle is the highest, with an altitude of 288.2 meters. It extends in all directions, with Cha Mountain in the west, Fulong Mountain in the north, Qinggulei Mountain in the east, Jinping Mountain, Liantai Mountain, and Baihua Mountain in the southeast, and Meicen Mountain in the southwest. The main peaks are all in Between 100 and 200 meters, it is continuously undulating, like a dragon swimming in the East China Sea, with its head raised and ready to soar. Luojia Mountain is 5.3 kilometers away from Putuo Mountain in the west. It is shaped like a sharp triangle, about 1.05 kilometers long from north to south, 0.6 kilometers wide from east to west, and covers an area of ??0.36 square kilometers. The shoreline is 3 kilometers long and the altitude is 97.1 meters. Looking from a distance from Putuo Mountain, it looks like a reclining Buddha on the sea. Putuo Mountain belongs to the subtropical oceanic monsoon climate zone, with four distinct seasons, no scorching heat in summer and no severe cold in winter. The climate is humid, the monsoon is obvious, rainfall is abundant, and there is sufficient sunlight. Putuo Mountain is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, one of the first batch of national key scenic spots, a national civilized scenic tourist area demonstration site, a national demonstration unit for protecting the rights and interests of tourism consumers, an ISO14000 national demonstration area, a global outstanding ecological tourist attraction, and one of the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism. . Preparation before traveling: Earlier we introduced the history, culture, natural environment and other information of Mount Putuo. So what preparations should we make before preparing to travel? Transportation: Whether we take high-speed rail, train, plane, or self-driving, we must first arrive in Zhoushan, then arrive at Putuo Mountain Pier, and take a boat into Putuo Mountain. After entering Mount Putuo, there are no taxis on the island, but you can take the tourist bus on the island, with tickets ranging from 2 to 10 yuan. The bus*** has three routes: 1. Baibusha-Xitian Ferry 2. Baibusha-Cableway Station 3. Passenger Terminal-Fanyin Cave Suitable for travel season: Putuo Mountain has a marine climate, in fact, it is suitable for travel all year round. Mainly concentrated in spring, autumn and summer. Tickets: 160 yuan Accommodation: There are a large number of hotels and inns on the island, most of which are concentrated near Puji Temple and Fayu Temple. They are also distributed in other locations, but they are relatively few. There are various levels including boutique hotels, hotels of various stars and family inns, with prices ranging from 200 to over a thousand yuan, so you can freely choose the suitable accommodation. Catering: Putuo Mountain is rich in seafood, and vegetarian food is also a common meal on the island. However, due to the high prices on the island, eating is also expensive, regardless of the type of vegetables. For example, the price of green vegetables in Longwan Village is basically 30 yuan. Breakfast is also very simple, basically just fried dough sticks and porridge, so generally when eating seafood, you will choose to go to Zhoushan Island (Zhoushan is cheaper) or Shenjiamen, or you can have it at a farmhouse, which usually charges 60 yuan per person. The island's set menu is suitable for economy For those of you who are fashionable, it costs 20 yuan a portion, 3 dishes, and you can eat whatever you want with rice. The mineral water on the island costs about 5-6 yuan a bottle, and the popsicles cost 6-8 yuan each. Prices are high, so try to avoid buying them near scenic spots. You can bring some water with you, or buy it at a supermarket near the farmhouse, which will be cheaper. . Vegetarian prices are relatively cheaper. Scenic Spot Planning The main scenic spots in Putuo Mountain include Chaoyin Cave, Fanyin Cave, Chaoyang Cave, Pantuo Stone, Ergui Tingfa Stone, Baibu Sand, Qianbu Sand, Puji Temple, Fayu Temple, Huiji Temple, Nanhai Guanyin, Mahayana Temple and so on. Suggested route: Heart Character Stone - Pan Tuo Stone - Ergui Tingfa Stone - Guanyin Ancient Cave - Puji Temple - Huiji Temple - Yangzhi Temple - Qianbusha - Baibusha Arrive at Mount Putuo. Xitian Scenic Area: First, arrange accommodation near Puji Temple. You can stay in the temple or find a suitable hotel nearby. Then visit the Xitian Scenic Area, including Xinzi Stone, Pantuo Stone, Ergui Tingfa Stone and Guanyin Cave. Return to Puji Temple before noon to visit. Huiji Temple: In the afternoon, take Line 2 at Baibusha to the cableway station, take the cable car to Huiji Temple and climb Foding Mountain. Then walk down the mountain and pass by the Haitian Buddha Stone. Fayu Zen Temple and Qianbu Sand: After visiting Fayu Zen Temple, go swimming at Qianbu Sand or Baibu Sand. After dinner, we continued to Baibusha to watch the sunset and listen to the sound of waves. If you like excitement, Hengzhi Street, the "Nanjing Road of Putuo Mountain", is right in front of Puji Temple. Putuo Mountain, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in my country, has nearly 10 million visitors every year, but there are no repeat visitors, mainly because there are so many arbitrary charges in the surrounding areas. Modern people have increasingly higher requirements for the tourism industry, and they always hope to find places where fund managers are affordable and worth visiting. For example, Putuo Mountain receives nearly 10 million tourists every year, but the phenomenon of arbitrary charges around it is really serious. In fact, the tickets are not very expensive and everyone can accept them. Because it is a holy land of Buddhism, a large number of people go to the mountains and villages every year to pray for blessings and fulfill their wishes. Therefore, Mount Putuo receives a lot of tourists every year. They all want to use their vacation or rest time to pray for their families or their careers in the coming year, including their own health. You can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery on the mountain, but also pray for your family, why not? The ticket price for Mount Putuo is 160 yuan, which sounds reasonable, but the surrounding consumption is very messy. Not only do hotels charge inconsistent prices, but they also charge us for selling miscellaneous items.

Therefore, many people will not come again after the first time. Because once you enter Putuo Mountain, you will find that you will never get out without spending thousands of dollars. Many netizens said that it was originally a Buddhist holy place, and everyone went there to pray devoutly, but it has become so commercialized, isn't it a bit bad? And it’s the worst time to go during the peak season, because you’ll spend several times more money. In fact, I think Buddhist holy places like this should not be so commercialized. Just fix the ticket price every year and provide some simple supporting facilities. Other things that are too commercial should not exist. I think the number of tourists will increase every year if we do this. There are places to offer incense at various scenic spots in Putuo Mountain. It costs 15 yuan for a small bucket and 36 yuan for a large bucket, which is enough for two people. 2. According to recent tourist news, the vegetarian meals of each temple are the same as those of Huiji Temple. Only lunch is open to the public (meal tickets will be sold starting at 10:30). The quantity is limited, so please queue up on time to buy. 3. Fanyin Cave is a must-visit attraction if you want to have a child, but there are very few tourist buses going there. It is recommended to walk down the mountain from the waiting station. It takes about half an hour, and it is more convenient to transfer to the station at Fayu Temple. 4. When going to Luojia Mountain, it is better to go early and return early, as there are too many people. There is a free water machine on the roadside on the mountain, and there is also a place where you can buy incense for free. 5. In addition to preparing coins, you can also prepare sesame oil to show respect. Note that it is not the kind of sesame oil you eat. 6. It takes a long time to hike to Putuo Mountain because the signs are not clear and the places where tourist buses go are limited, so wearing a pair of soft sneakers is a must. 7. If you want to visit Zhujiajian for a day while visiting Putuo Mountain, you can ask the staff to sign a certificate when you leave the scenic spot, so you don't have to buy tickets again when you come back. 8. Photography is prohibited inside the temple. Related to offering incense 1. Preparation: Wash hands - wash your hands before praying to show the purity of worshiping Buddha; dress properly - show respect for God and keep your collar buttons neatly; Meditation - meditation shows respect for God and worship. 2. Light the candle 3. Apply incense (hold the incense) Light the incense, hold the incense stick between the middle and index fingers of both hands, and hold the incense tail with your thumb. Place the incense on your chest first, then raise the incense to your eyebrows. Put your hands down naturally, place them on your chest, start placing the incense, then put your palms together and bow down on the spot. 4. When entering the temple to worship, walk along the left and right sides of the door, crossing the left leg on the left side and the right leg on the right side. It is not appropriate to walk straight in the center or in front of people worshiping. Hats, walking sticks, etc. must be carried by yourself or stored outside the hall or in a side room. They cannot be placed on the Buddha's case or altar. When praying, men on the left and women on the right pray on the worship mats on both sides of the Buddha. The order of worship is to stand upright with palms together, visualize and make vows, and prostrate. Things to note when traveling to Putuo Mountain: 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), September 19th (Guanyin’s Enlightenment Day), Pilgrims rush to Putuo Mountain to offer incense, so they must book tickets and rooms in advance when going to Putuo Mountain; 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, and smoking in forest areas is strictly prohibited , light incense candles and other outdoor fires. Pay attention to dietary hygiene and don’t be gluttonous when eating seafood. The wind at the beach is strong, 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 go to Zhujiajian for a day, after buying the ticket to Zhujiajian, you need to go to Zhujiajian. Go and sign a permit at the exit of the pier, so that you don’t have to buy a ticket to enter Putuo Mountain when you return to Putuo Mountain that day; 5. Photography is prohibited in the temple. Special tourist destinations in Putuo Mountain: 1. Haitian Buddha Country: Pilgrims and religious men and women will specially choose three days to go to the island: February 19th is the birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva, June 19th is the day when the Bodhisattva attained enlightenment, and September 19th For the Bodhisattva’s ordination day, these three days are all in the lunar calendar. The Daxiang Festival in February is the most popular, and in June there are more people traveling to the mountains to escape the summer heat. In September, it is called the Xiaoxiang Festival, with slightly fewer pilgrims. In the first three days of these three days, a large number of pilgrims come to the island, so the waiting time for the boat may be longer and the housing prices may be slightly higher. General tourists, if they want to watch the grand Buddhist ceremony, can choose these days specifically. If they are afraid of crowds, they can... I have compiled and published my travel notes on Putuo! But again, I would like to emphasize that there are many official accounts in Putuo Mountain. The advantage is that electronic payment is very convenient, but please note that it is best to scan the code on the spot where you buy the bus and ferry tickets. I bought the wrong ticket for my return trip because of the official account. Be sure to pay attention! Also prepare enough change, because I don’t have the habit of using cash directly, so all I bring are big bills, which is really inconvenient, but since the Xianghua coupons require cash, be sure to bring cash! No one reminded me to prepare food. Everything in Putuo Mountain is expensive. You must not eat there. Spend money to buy lessons, so bring some food and drink by yourself. If you want to go to Putuo Mountain during this season, you need to prepare the following measures. 1. Sun protection Today is the mild heat in the twenty-fourth season, which means that most cities across the country have officially entered summer. Putuo Mountain is located next to Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, close to the sea. You need to take a boat to go there. You can go to Putuo Mountain from Zhoushan's Banshengdong Pier and Sanjiang Pier. It’s hot summer, so friends traveling must be prepared to wear sun protection. Sunscreen, sun protective clothing, and parasols are some good options.

2. Prevent mosquito bites Summer is also the season when mosquitoes are plundering, and Putuo Mountain is close to the sea and the island has dense vegetation. This is the favorite environment for mosquitoes. It is recommended to bring toilet water, essential oil and other items that can prevent mosquitoes before going to the island. 3. Belief: Putuo Mountain is one of the four major Buddhist mountains. It is the emotional destination of people who believe in Buddhism. They must abide by the regulations there. For example, you are not allowed to take pictures when entering the temple, and you are not allowed to step on the threshold. Most of them are simple rules that can be followed. Finally, I hope you can have fun and enjoy your vacation.