Mount Putuo

It's been a long time since the last update, and I know my friends have been waiting. The reason is quite simple. As an ordinary working person, it's not possible to travel whenever I want, only on holidays. Therefore, each article is very sincere and a true reflection of my personal feelings, and I hope to receive everyone's encouragement. This time I went to Mount Putuo⛰️, which I'm sure many of you are familiar with. Mount Putuo⛰️, also known as Mount Potalaka, is located on the southern edge of Hangzhou Bay in Zhejiang Province, to the east of the Zhoushan Archipelago. Mount Putuo⛰️ is one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, a famous site for worshipping Guanyin, and one of the first batch of national key scenic spots announced by the State Council. It is known as the 'Buddhist Kingdom on the Sea' and the 'Holy Land of the South Sea.' There are more than forty temples open to the public on the mountain, the largest of which are the Puji Temple, Fayu Temple, Huiji Temple, and Baotuo Lecture Temple. The biggest landmark is the 33-meter-tall statue of the South Sea Guanyin. Surrounded by the sea on all sides, Mount Putuo is hailed as the 'Number One Serene Place in the Human World.' Transportation🚌: Since it was a holiday, there were many people, and individual traveler tickets were sold out, so we chose to join a tour group, which included transportation... You can choose to fly✈️ directly to Zhoushan Airport, or take the high-speed train to Ningbo or Zhoushan, both of which are very convenient. Ningbo and Zhoushan are very close to each other, so if you don't want to stay in Zhoushan, you can choose Ningbo. To visit Mount Putuo on the island🏝️, you need to take a boat, which costs 60 yuan per person for individual travelers. You can also choose a more expensive speedboat for the trip. Weather🌈: The weather is very important. 🌬️Strong winds, heavy rain🌧️, and dense fog🌫️ can all stop the trips to the island. You can follow the official WeChat account of Mount Putuo for updates and plan ahead to avoid affecting your travel. Rainbow Restaurant: The island mainly offers vegetarian food. You can choose the vegetarian meals inside Puji Temple, which are available right inside the main gate on the right-hand side where you queue up to get a ticket. You can also choose vegetarian meals from the island residents. Prices are generally high, and there is no hot water on the island, so I don't recommend bringing a cup. It's better to bring bottled water. Incense🌈: It's usually best to choose sandalwood incense. You can buy it outside or on the island, but the prices at the small shops on the island are higher. I bought mine at a small shop on the island, 99 yuan for 50 sticks of incense, which I do not recommend❌. The place where I found religious items for sale was only next to the South Sea Guanyin, with moderate prices, and they are said to be consecrated. You can arrange this yourself. Three sticks represent blessings for one generation, six sticks for two generations, nine sticks for three or more generations, and thirteen sticks for 'all the lakes and seas' if you want to make a big wish. Usually, nine sticks are enough for each deity, ⚠️and you should use the same number of sticks in front of each deity, not three in front of one and nine in front of another. Exchange some cash, 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, to put into the merit box. Also, 🔅a few temples usually require lotus tickets, which are the entrance tickets to the temples, 5 yuan per person, cash only, so be sure to bring cash. Dress🌈: Wear comfortable shoes, definitely, definitely. The altitude of the mountain⛰️ is not high, but the mountain roads are difficult to walk, so you must wear comfortable shoes. Clothes should not be too revealing❌. Women should avoid short shorts and skirts, and men should avoid shorts and slippers as much as possible. Personally, I feel that after visiting, my heart became much calmer. Sincerity is what matters most, and that's the most important thing.