Mount Putuo—A Spiritual Pilgrimage Journey
by ChandniChowkDreamer
Jul 13, 2025
A must-visit spiritual route in Zhoushan! Departing from Banshengdong Pier, this journey through Putuo Mountain's Zen ambiance and stunning scenery is truly healing~
🚶♀️Itinerary:
DAY1:
📍Banshengdong Pier: Take a 15-minute ferry to Putuo Mountain (book tickets online in advance)
📍Puji Temple: The oldest temple on Putuo Mountain with thriving incense culture. Free incense sticks provided. Hiring a guide is recommended to appreciate this millennium-old temple's history.
📍Nanhai Guanyin: The 33-meter-tall Guanyin statue is awe-inspiring. Prepare cash for incense offerings.
📍Bukenqu Guanyin Temple: Legendary "Guanyin Who Refused to Leave" site
🍜Food Recommendations:
✅Shenjiamen Seafood Street: Near Banshengdong Pier, try scallion oil swimming crab and steamed hairtail
✅Putuo Vegetarian Cuisine: Fine dining at Ruyige Zhupan Zhai or Shishanju near Puji Temple
✅Guanyin Cake: Local specialty snack
⚠️Tips:
1. Free incense at Puji Temple, but prepare small change for offerings
2. Bring snacks as mountain prices are higher
3. Book accommodation 2 weeks in advance during peak season
4. Sunhat and sunscreen recommended in summer
5. Shenjiamen ferry schedule: 6:30-17:00
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