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The four Chinese Buddhist Mountains are each believed to be dominated by a major buddha; Mount Putuo is regarded as the sacred mountain of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, and so statues of Guanyin are a dominant theme here. In Chinese Buddhism, Guanyin has been popular among ordinary worshipers for the belief that the buddha is able to save people from poverty, disease and sorrow.
On the Peak of Longwui hill stands a 33m statue of the grand Buddha, erected in 1997 in bronze and gold. Since the completion of this imposing statue, the Buddha has been visited and worshipped by millions of pilgrims annually. The statue itself is a great piece of art, visable by boat far from the island. Today, the statue has become one of Mount Putuo's most symbolic sights.
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Written Nov 24, 2003
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There's a little village near Puji Si with lovely winding streets and shops filled with religious offerings. Definately take a stroll through the backstreets...
Written Mar 28, 2003
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At the center of the village is a square containing a large lily pond -- just off this central square is Putuoshan's oldest temple, Puji Si, whose yellow tiled roofs and sweeping eaves are overshadowed by the spreading branches of massive trees. I'd recommend spending an hour or two exploring Puji Si and the area nearby.
Written Mar 28, 2003
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Fayu Si is the biggest temple complex on the island, occupying a splendid position facing the sea. Its halls, dating mostly from the Ming Dynasty, lie on the hillside behind.
Written Mar 28, 2003
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Along the walking tour (people will give you maps when you arrive) you'll see the Nunnery. It's a beautiful building to explore. Take a stroll inside for a half hour or so.
Written Mar 28, 2003
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The Kuan Yin statue is the predominant feature on Putuoshan, and any trip to the island necessarily includes this important landmark. Make sure you go inside the building at the base of the statue; there are some really gorgeous works of art inside!
Written Mar 28, 2003
Xilei Lei Zhuang Hotel: Xilei Lei Zhuang Hotel
thelittlevoice Says: The Xilei Lei Zhuang Hotel located at the centre of Mount Putuo.It has a total 160 rooms. Around 750 Yuan per night.
bellatrix Says: They don't have any hostels on Putuoshan (at least they didn't while I was there) so you will have to spring for a hotel. For this reason, Putuoshan is not a good place to go alone, because the cheapest hotel rooms are something like $15-$20. Try to hook up with some other...
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I had both lunch and dinner here. Everything was nice. My lunch was vegetarian and they did a good job on that too.
Written Nov 24, 2003
Address: No. 93 Meicen Road
Phone: 86-580-6092828
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The boat leaves Shanghai around 9.15am, it takes 2 hours and 30 mins to Putuoshan.
There is an RMB60 general admission to the island.
Written Nov 24, 2003
This trip was quite a mess but it wasn't so bad. I took a ferry from Shanghai to Putuoshan and was supposed to go back the other day but there was storm so the ferry didn't leave. I had to choose a......
I spent two days on Putuoshan, one of the five sacred Buddhist centers in China. My guidebook says it's the China we see on postcards - gardens, temples, little villages with winding backstreets and...
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