Mount Putuo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island off the coast of China
About Mount Putuo
Putuoshan reaches only 297 meters above sea level and is 5 km east ofZhoushanisland inZhejiangprovince. The mountain is dedicated to Guanyin, often known in English as the Goddess of Mercy or the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. This is by far the lowest and among the most accessible of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism (the others beingEmeishan,Wutaishan, andJiuhuashan), and because it's a small, forested island, the space available for visitors is somewhat constrained. This can make it quite crowded and far from tranquil, especially around the most famous temples. However, the island still retains a special atmosphere and natural surroundings, and seems more laid-back than many similar tourist destinations. With roughly 80 temples on the island, of which only about three are fa
Top Attractions in Mount Putuo
Explore the best things to see and do in Mount Putuo:
- ★Cable Car
- ★Chao Yindong
- ★Dajue Monastery
- ★Fanyin Cave
- ★Fayu Monastery
- ★Foding Shan
- ★Huiji Monastery
- ★Luojiashan Lighthouse
Mount Putuo Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: