Putuoshan, Sacred Buddhist mountain island in Zhoushan, China
Mount Putuo rises 288 meters above sea level and spans 12.5 square kilometers within the Zhoushan Archipelago of Zhejiang Province.
The island transformed into a Buddhist center during the Song Dynasty, with the establishment of the first temple dating back to 916.
Thirty major temples, including Puji Temple, Fayu Temple, and Huiji Temple, attract Buddhist practitioners and visitors from across East Asia.
Visitors reach the island through ferry services from Shanghai and Ningbo, while private vehicles remain prohibited to maintain environmental preservation.
The Chaoyin Cave generates strong echoes when seawater rushes into its 30-meter depth, creating natural sounds that resonate throughout the cavern.
Location: Zhoushan
Elevation above the sea: 288.2 m
GPS coordinates: 30.00972,122.38500
Latest update: June 7, 2025 01:44
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