Mount Putuo

Mount Putuo is the "Buddha Land of Sea and Sky," the sacred site of Guanyin Bodhisattva. On islands surrounded by the sea on all sides, Buddhist chants and the sound of tides accompany it, making it a pure land in the East Sea

Suggested stay1-2 nights

Best monthsSpring and summer

Travel rhythmLeisurely

In depth

The Nanhai Guanyin statue faces the sea and is a symbol of Putuo; Puji Temple and Fayu Temple are bustling with incense offerings, and legends of Guanyin manifest in the Purple Bamboo Grove. Listen to the tide along Qianbu Sand, climb Foding Mountain to overlook the entire island, and the lighthouse at dusk is gentle. When coming to Putuo, you should take it slow, quiet, and hold a heart full of reverence

Sample route

Mount Putuo: 1-2 nights

Day 1: Puji Temple and Nanhai Guanyin
Day 2: Foding Mountain and Purple Bamboo Forest

Mount Putuo

In depth

Mount Putuo: 1-2 nights

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