Located close to Shanghai and Hangzhou, Putuoshan (or Mount Putuo) is one of the most popular Buddhist sacred sites in Asian. Widely renowned as the bodhimada of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, the Goodness of Mercy in Buddhist world. Because of its Buddhist significance, Putuoshan is one of the Four Greatest Buddhist Mountains in China. Every year, there are hundreds thousands of pilgrims coming from all over the world to worship Guanyin and Buddha in Putuoshan. Putuoshan is also praised as the Kingdom of Buddhist on Sea, with golden and soft beaches, beautiful islets and far-reaching sea views. It is a wonderland for both Buddhists and regular tourists.
How to plan your Putuoshan tour? Travelers usually get to Putuoshan from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo or Zhoushan. Travel by car and ferry to Putuoshan, then spend about 2~3 days exploring the featured temples, Guanyin statues and other Buddhist sites, then enjoying some leisure time near the sea shore. If you are Buddhists, you can slower your pace and spend more time on temples and Buddhist events. There are many Buddhist ceremonies held throughout the year of which the most important ones are Guanyin’s birthday (19th day of the 2nd Chinese lunar month), Guanyin’s enlightenment day (19th day of the 6th Chinese lunar month) and Guanyin’s reborn day (19th day of the 9th Chinese lunar month) .
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Highlights: Putuoshan Mountain, Puji Temple, Fayu Temple, The Goddess of Mercy
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Tailor-made Putuoshan trip from Shanghai by private tour guide and comfortable vehicle; Admire the grandiose "Three Great Temples" on the island and other ancient relics, also enjoy the beautiful ancient trees, long and white beach, amazing sunrise and sunset, stunning sea scenery, etc.
Highlights: Putuoshan Mountain, Puji Temple, Fayu Temple, The Goddess of Mercy
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Drive from Shanghai to see the ancient holy Buddhist temples and sacred sites about Goddess of Mercy and beautiful sea view at Putuoshan and then go to the City of Heaven (declared by Marco Polo) to visit China's most romantic lake - West Lake.
Highlights: Fayu Temple, Purple Bamboo Forest, One Thousand Steps Beach, West Lake, Longjing Tea Plantation
Check DetailsPutuoshan is only a tiny spot on the vast land of China. There are many other places to discover. To seek for authentic Buddhist culture tour or pilgrimage experience, you can also go to visit Mount Emei, Mount Wutai, Mount Jiuhua, Shaolin Temple, etc. If you are looking for a comprehensive China tour with diversities, you can travel Putuoshan with Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Tibet, Yangtze River Cruise, etc. Below are some top recommended tour packages. All the tours are private and customized at valuable prices! You can also let us Customize a trip for you according to your personal needs.
Beijing / Xian / Shanghai
This itinerary covers two greatest ancient capital cities of China – Beijing & Xian, as well as the most developed city – Shanghai. It’s not overstated to call it the most classic China tour because China’s past, present and future are all epitomized in the golden triangle cities for your exploration: hiking the majestic Great Wall, walking into the splendid Forbidden City and Summer Palace in Beijing, being amazed by the fascinating Terracotta Warriors in Xian, and seizing the most prosperous and modernized scene of China in Shanghai.
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Wutaishan
This is the classic Buddhist pilgrimage tour to Mount Wutai, UNESCO World Heritage Site which has been a sacred Buddhist site for both Zen Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism since the 5th century. During this 3 Days Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour, you will have plenty of opportunities to worship the Lord Buddha and master Manjusri Bodhisattva as you will not only visit the most iconic temples, but also take the famous Da Chaotai (Big Kora) to the sacred and beautiful Five Terraces.
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Hangzhou / Wuzhen / Hangzhou / Ningbo / Putuoshan
This is the best private package to explore the real & best Zhejiang, covering the top 4 destinations - Hangzhou, Wuzhen, Ningbo and Putuoshan. Start from Hangzhou and immerse into its poetic sightseeing, culture and history at West Lake, Longjing Tea plantations, Hefang Old Street, and different cultural museums. And then, get deep into Wuzhen Water Town to enjoy the slow life with old dwellings and fun of the maze by rivers, bridges, etc. Besides, visit Tianyi Pavilion and other historical highlights in Ningbo to witness its successful changing from a nowhere to the nowadays competitive port city. Moreover, you'll explore both Buddhist atmosphere and pleasant scenery at Putuoshan - one of the Four Great Buddhist Mountains in China to end your discovery of Zhejiang!
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Chengdu / Mount Emei / Leshan Giant Buddha / Chengdu
This 3 days Buddhism itinerary, with Buddhist essence of Mount Emei covered, is especially designed for Buddhist followers or travelers who are interested Chinese Buddhism. You will firstly pay a pilgrimage to Leshan Giant Buddha – a huge statue of Maitreya Buddha, and then worship the Buddhas in most important temples (like Baoguo Temple, Fuhu Temple, Qingyin Pavilion, Huazang Temple, etc.) hidden in lush forest of Mount Emei. Beyond its rich Buddhist heritage, Mount Emei also perches on the edge of Himalayan Kingdoms which make it a land of diverse range of plants and animals. The stunning natural scenery will be an added bonus during your sacred journey among these cultural sites.
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Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Shanghai
When you are planning a tour in the vast Middle Kingdom, it's a great idea to combine both its classic historical destinations and spectacular scenic destinations. This is the trip strongly suggested for you on which you will discover the most important cultural destinations in China, including Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, then enjoy two magnificently stunning destinations - Guilin and Zhangjiajie. All attractions and activities are well organized to a leisure pace in a single trip.
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Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai
If you have enough travel time in the budget, this 17-day tour is definitely a great way to travel and see China. The tour covers all the highlights of China while letting you discover the splendid Chinese history in the world heritage sites like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the home of the Terracotta Warriors. You will see and even hug the lovely Giant Pandas in Chengdu, relax on a Yangtze River cruise ship while enjoying the River’s fascinating views, and ease your spirit and curiosity at the holy Potala Palace in Lhasa and at various Buddhist ceremonies and festivals in Lhasa exhibiting the sacred Buddhist culture.
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Shanghai / Mount Putuo / Mount Jiuhua
Buddhism is one of the most important and primitive heritage in the world. It has been thrived in China since the first century CE. During its development in China, there has been many sacred sites established including Mount Putuo and Mount Jiuhua which are two of the Four Holiest Buddhist Mountains in China. Scores of Buddhist pilgrims come to worship Avalokitesvara, the Goddess of Mercy, in Mount Putuo and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in Mount Jiuhua. These two holy mountains are both conveniently located close to Shanghai, which makes it possible for pilgrims to worship both two mountains in a short trip.
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