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  Mount Putuo - Wikitravel
Whether you arrive from Ningbo, from Zhoushan or direct from Shanghai, it costs 110 RMB to land on Putuoshan as the whole island is a National Park.
Putuoshan has an efficient minibuses service that links all the island's main attractions, and it costs a meager 2 RMB per ride.
Putuoshan Beer is served in a number of the hotel restaurants and is worth a drink if only for novelty value.
wikitravel.org /en/Putuoshan   (899 words)

  
  PutuoshanIsland
Putuoshan (Putuo Mountain) is located on one of the Zhoushan Islands in eastern Zhejiang Province, and has an area of 12.5 square kilometres, with mountain ranges in the northwest and beaches in the southeast.
Putuoshan is noted for its rough terrain and exquisite landscapes.
The lore surrounding Putuoshan island recounts numerous appearances and miracles performed by Kuan Yin, who, it is believed, reveals herself to the faithful in a certain cave on the island.
www.geocities.com /isisdownunder3/PutuoshanIsland.html   (487 words)

  
  The Journey to Putuoshan
Putuoshan (literally means Mount Putuo) is an island at the east part of Zhoushan Archipelago - consisting out of more than 1000 islands - about half way between Shanghai and Ningbo.
Putuoshan is known as 'Buddhist country amidst sea and sky'.
Putuoshan is not only the national center of Guanyin pilgrimage, but also the international pilgrimage center of Guanyin of the South Sea.
www.plantsignal.cn /news/putuoshan   (405 words)

  
 GO SEE CHINA;GO STAY CHINA;CHINA ZHEJIANG:TOURIST ATTRACTION   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Putuoshan (literally means Mount Putuo) is an island at the east part of Zhoushan Archipelagoconsisting out of more than 1000 islands - about half way between Shanghai and Ningbo.
Putuoshan is known as "Buddhist country amidst sea and sky".
Putuoshan is not only the national center of Guanyin pilgrimage, but also the international pilgrimage center of Guanyin of the South Sea.
www.dalu.com /ad/echina/zhejiang/putuoshan/putuoshanintroduction.htm   (360 words)

  
 China - Putuoshan
It was an island of effortless beauty, windswept and sculpted by the prevailing winds; its blue skies were patterned with fast-tracking clouds and wisps, and its verdant scenery, interrupted by the occasional pavilion and temple, was a beautiful escape.
The temples of Putuoshan were mostly concentrated in the south of the island, with two in the center (one atop Putuoshan itself).
The morning I was to leave Putuoshan, I awoke with horrible diarrhea, a fever, aches, and chills.
www.spellvexit.net /avocation/putuoshan.shtml   (2734 words)

  
 Puji Temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Puji Temple (Chinese: 普济禅寺; pinyin: Pǔjì Chánsì; literally "Chan Temple of Universal Salvation") is a Buddhist temple located on the island of Putuoshan in Zhejiang province, China.
He brought with him 30,000 people from 46 islands, including the monks of Putuoshan.
In 1572, a monk named Zhen Song (真松) came to Putuoshan to help rebuild it to its former glory.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Puji_Temple   (583 words)

  
 TrekEarth | Putuoshan Huiji temple Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Putuoshan is located in a small island off the east coast of Zhejiang and can be reached by ferry from Ningbo.
Putuoshan is one of the most sacred Buddhist mountains in China.
Many of the temples at Putuoshan are dedicated to Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy who is said to have appeared on the island.
www.trekearth.com /gallery/photo293399.htm   (190 words)

  
 R Todd King: China Photos 2000 - Putuoshan
New high-quality hotels have sprung up on the island as well, but none were open during this off-season.
One of Putuoshan’s new temples, still partially under construction.
Putuoshan is an extremely attractive place; I could have used a third day here to see some of the caves and other sites, but at least I now have an excuse to return.
www.rtoddking.com /chinawin2000_pt_cl.htm   (303 words)

  
 Putuoshan, island of heaven
Putuoshan ¡ª Mount Putuo ¡ª is located in eastern Zhejiang Province¡¯s Zhoushan archipelago, and is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China.
Putuoshan¡¯s numerous temples work overtime, equally accessible to worshipers and picture-snapping pleasure-seekers.
By far the largest of Putuoshan¡¯s temples, Puji is nestled into the base of a mountainous forest.
app1.chinadaily.com.cn /star/2005/0623/tr16-1.html   (972 words)

  
 Putuoshan
Putuoshan is located in a small island off the east coast of Zhejiang and can be reached by ferry from Ningbo.
Putuoshan is one of the most sacred Buddhist mountains in China.
Many of the temples at Putuoshan are dedicated to Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy who is said to have appeared on the island.
www.chinaetravel.com /attraction/att30n.html   (107 words)

  
 Putuoshan
Putuoshan is a small island in the East China Sea.
Guanyin came to the monk in a dream and told him that if he would leave her here on Putuoshan, she would let him return home.
On the way to Putuoshan - heavy traffic due to the National day made it take a little longer than expected.
www.hpmuseum.org /china/trip4/putuoshan.htm   (604 words)

  
 Buddhist splendor
Putuoshan is already an established tourist destination among the Chinese.
Women gather to wash clothes and vegetables at the local well, land is painstakingly cultivated by hand, and robes the colour of autumn leaves are always visible out of the corner of your eye as monks hug the shade, keeping a low profile.
Putuoshan's main appeal is its serenity - take the time to wander around the island and absorb the atmosphere.
app1.chinadaily.com.cn /star/2001/1004/tr16-1.html   (979 words)

  
 GO SEE CHINA;GO STAY CHINA;CHINA ZHEJIANG:TOURIST ATTRACTION   (Site not responding. Last check: )
These boats are the easiest way to get to Putuoshan from Shanghai, but they are dependant on the weather.
Putuoshan has a convenient transportation system, the roads on the island have formed a belt.
Putuoshan is small enough to explore on foot, and you can pass the time very pleasantly strolling along the paths between the temples, beaches, and the village, pausing every now and then to admire the constantly changing view of the sea and nearby islands.
www.dalu.com /ad/echina/zhejiang/putuoshan/transportation.htm   (464 words)

  
 Oleg's China Photo Travel Guide(中国摄影旅游指南)- ...
Putuoshan is reasonably easily accessible from Shanghai and there are many ways to get there.
Admission ticket to Putuoshan, which you have to buy immediately upon arrival, is RMB110 (RMB130 during Chinese national holidays); apart from this you will have to pay for entrance to temples, which is cheap and ranges between 5 and 6 yuan.
Putuoshan does not require any special equipment, so simply bring what you normally take with you when doing landscape/seascape photography or taking pictures of temples.
www.olegnovikov.com /cptg/zhejiang/putuoshan.shtml   (947 words)

  
 Huangshan Travel Net -- Not Only Yellow Mountain
Putuoshan lies to the east of Zhoushan City.
Putuoshan dominates the small rhomboidal land mass with its total area of about 12.5 square kilometres (4.8 square miles).
The mountain is of one of four in the country that are held sacred by Buddhists and it was here that over the centuries a once large Buddhist community was to evolve.
www.uhuangshan.com /english/around/putuoshan.htm   (389 words)

  
 Expreference.com: Putuoshan, China - Sacred Budhist Island Cum Tourist Trap
And in fact, on an island like Putuoshan, the tour groups are nothing to fear at all.
In fact, if you do attempt such a brazen manuever as to actually swim beyond this depth, you will surely be greeted by a lifeguard who will request that you return to the beach.
Getting to Putuoshan: From Shanghai you can take a night-boat, which a friend says is only for lovers of the sea--evidentally its a rough ride.
www.expreference.com /2006/07/putuoshan-china-sacred-budhist-island.html   (477 words)

  
 Putuo Mountain, Chinese scene spot
Putuoshan (Putuo Mountain) is located on one of the Zhoushan Islands in eastern Zhejiang Province, and has an area of 12.5 square kilometers, with mountain ranges in the northwest, and beaches in the southeast.
The sea beaches are a nice place for strolling and listening to the sound of tides that ebb and flow.
Putuoshan is not only a sacred place of Buddhism-"Buddhist Land of South Sea," but also an ideal summer resort.
www.toptrip.cc /destination/spot/zj_putuoshan.htm   (372 words)

  
 sea ferry from shanghai ningbo to putuoshan by sea boat ship cruise booking and reservation for your trip arrangement
There are routes for your transportation between Shanghai and Putuoshan.
Day02, Arrive Putuoshan at about 07:30-09:00, duration 11-12hours.
depart at 19:00 on Fri from Shanghai, arrive Putuoshan at 09:00 on Sat; and back at 18:30 on Sat from Putuoshan, arrival Shanghai at 09:00 on Sun.
www.chinadam.com /cruise/ferry-east.htm   (443 words)

  
 Putuoshan Hotels, Hotels in Putuoshan, Hotel Putuoshan China Discount Reservation
Putuoshan Hotel directory: thereunder we list for you our selected hotels in Putuoshan, very comfortable and with best discount and whole services: in our hotel reservation service generally you can find more cheap or discounted hotel and more hotel with low star rating.
Putuoshan hotel booking: our hotels reservation system is very plain, here you can booking at the better prices and with immediate confirmation.
Putuoshan visits: in many hotels listed you can book a guided tours to discover the Putuoshan highlights and to visit the famous tourist lands in the surroundings.
www.chinahotelsreservation.com /Putuoshan   (379 words)

  
 Tales of the Orient - Putuoshan 2001
We eventually eschewed the idea of Beijing and settled on Putuoshan Island - an overnight ferry ride south of Shanghai.
In fact it was instead a stop on the way that we were unaware of and we finally sailed into Putuoshan at 7.45.
Putuoshan (Mount Putuo) is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China.
www.klarbooks.com /tales/putoshan.html   (1287 words)

  
 Putuoshan Mountain, China
Putuoshan, some 100km/60mi east of Ningbo, is an island just 12sq.km/4.5sq.mi in area, which belongs to the Zhoushanquando group of islands.
According to another legend, after a long period of meditation, the Goddess of Mercy is supposed to have received enlightenment on nearby Luojiashan.
She then crossed the sea with a single leap and came to rest on Putuoshan where she left behind a footprint.
www.planetware.com /ningbo/putuoshan-mountain-chn-zj-pm.htm   (310 words)

  
 China's Putuoshan island offers serenity and a rich Buddhist heritage
Putuoshan, China- With its mountain scenery and seascapes the island of Putuoshan is like something straight from the pages of a book on Chinese myths and legends, as this scene illustrates.
Putuoshan belongs to the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang, a flourishing centre of economic activity, and can easily reached by boat from Ningbo or Shanghai.
Those who have come here for contemplation live in the rear part of the complex, away from the eyes of visitors, who can nonetheless catch a glimpse of a bare-headed monk now and again as he does his washing or gathers in one of the many assembly halls for worship.
www.earthtimes.org /articles/show/44477.html   (699 words)

  
 Leading online travel service in China specialized in discounted air ticket and hotel reservation.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Mount Putuo (Putuoshan) is considered to be one of China's four sacred Mountains and as such is yearly visited by reverent followers, all here to pay there respects to Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy.
This is a great place to come, littered with temples and shrines, and, at a mere 12 square km, is easily navigated and covered in a few relaxing days.
Putuoshan is a tiny island of the Zhoushan Archipelago which is part of Zhejiang Province in the East China Sea.
english.ctrip.com /Destinations/subguide.asp?guide=putuoshan   (1368 words)

  
 The island of Putuoshan   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Putuoshan with it's Buddist temples, trees and beaches is given a favourable write up in the guidebooks and is a popular place for visitors.
We also went down to the far south of the island to see the 33 meter high bronze statue of Guanyin who is reputed to protect the fishermen and islanders.
All things considered, Putuoshan was a nice place to visit and I'm glad we went but in my opinion it is missing the x-factor that makes somewhere truely special.
www.travelblog.org /Asia/China/Zhejiang/Putuoshan/blog-38182.html   (467 words)

  
 Putuoshan Hotels, Hotel Booking in Putuoshan - China Accommodation & Global Hotel Reservation
Putuoshan is the China depicted in postcards and books-temples, pagodas, arched bridges, narrow alleys, fishing boats, artisans, and monks.
Mount Putuo (Putuoshan) is considered to be one of China's four sacred mountains and as such is yearly visited by reverent followers, all here to pay their respects to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy.
Putuoshan Hotel, situated at the heart of Mt. Putout, The Putuoshan Hotel is five-minutes walking distance from the famous Puji Temple and just 2-minutes from the harbor.
www.sinohotel.com /hotel/city.html?cid=35   (233 words)

  
 China - Shanghai and Putuoshan
The food on Putuoshan is some of the best food I've ever had anywhere in the world.
Chinese people in Putuoshan dont see much westerners and so they are fascinated by you and are staring at you all the time.
Even the monks on the beach were coming up to me and trying to have a conversation with their four words of English.
www.thedewartour.com /id23.html   (1004 words)

  
 Pu tuo Shan
Putuoshan is a small island in the East China Sea (2 hours boat off Shanghai).
It's possible to walk from one end to the other in an hour or two but you could also spend days here relaxing and visiting some of the many temples.
Guanyin came to the monk in a dream and told him that if he would leave her here on Putuoshan, she would let him return home.
www.autef.com /Trips/Putuoshan.html   (138 words)

  
 Hotels in Putuoshan, Putuoshan Hotel, Zhejiang province Hotels Reservation
Putuoshan Hotels selection: lodging information and discount hotel reservation in Putuoshan Guanxi Province and major cities of China
Brief city overview: Mount Putuo or Putuo Shan is an island located to the south-east of Shanghai, off the coast of Zhejiang province, China.
Surrounding landscape : Puji temple, hundred step seashore bathing spot, Nanhai Guanyin Buddhism, Putuoshan steamboat dock, Duangu sainttrace - Purple Bamboo Hotel is the good place that spends holidays, recuperates, receive all kinds of medium and small-scale meetings, ideal places that negotiate the commercial affair too.
www.chinahotels.org /Putuoshan   (280 words)

  
 Putuoshan Travel Blogs   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Background: For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation.
Putuoshan is a buddhist island off the coast not far south of Shanghai.
Putuoshan - 23rd January 2006 From Yandang Shan we caught a bus up to Ningbo in order to get the ferry to our next destination, the island of Putuoshan.
www.travelblog.org /Asia/China/Zhejiang/Putuoshan   (304 words)

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