Yandang Mountain × Putuo Mountain｜2 Days 1 Night Zen Nature Trip, Explore the Two Wonders of Eastern Zhejiang for Under 1,000 RMB

Want to check off the "Number One Mountain in Southeast China" and the "Buddhist Kingdom of Sea and Sky" in one trip? This off-the-beaten-path route takes you to the stunning peaks and waterfalls of Yandang Mountain + the serene Buddhist island of Putuo Mountain, offering both tranquility and healing!

📅 Day 1: Departure → Yandang Mountain (Wenzhou Yueqing)
Take the high-speed train to "Yandangshan Station" (about 2.5 hours from Shanghai, second-class seat 174 RMB), then taxi to Fangdong/Lingfeng Scenic Area (about 30 RMB).
Combined ticket 150 RMB, recommended route: Lingfeng daytime + nighttime views (don’t miss the mind-blowing “Husband and Wife Peaks”), Fangdong cliffside plank road, Dalongqiu Waterfall — especially spectacular after rain!
Stay overnight at Xianglingtou Guesthouse (standard room about 260 RMB/night, 130 RMB per person), enjoy an authentic stone orchid stewed chicken meal, about 60 RMB per person.

📅 Day 2: Early boat → Putuo Mountain (Zhoushan) → Return
Early train to "Ningbo" or "Taizhou West," transfer to high-speed train to "Ningbo," then take a bus to Shenjiamen Banshengdong Pier (about 2 hours, transportation + boat ticket total 85 RMB), speedboat to Putuo Mountain (round trip 70 RMB).
Ticket + boat fare 170 RMB (including mountain entry fee), must-see spots: incense burning at Puji Temple, Nanhai Guanyin Statue, stroll along Qianbushā Beach.
Lunch can be had at the temple’s vegetarian restaurant (30 RMB), leave the island before 3 PM to avoid missing the last bus.

✅ Budget Breakdown:
Transportation 380 + Accommodation 130 + Food 120 + Tickets + Boat ≤ 340 + Others ≤ 100 = Total Cost ≤ 970 RMB!

📌 Tips:
Wear non-slip shoes for Yandang Mountain, many stairs;
Putuo Mountain requires walking all the way, pack light;
Check boat schedules in advance to avoid missing the boat!

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