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Place: Putuoshan
Temple profile for Temple (name being verified). Located in Putuoshan.
- Entry Fee
- There is an entrance fee for Putuo Mountain scenic area, and separate tickets for some temples.
- Best Season
- Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) offer pleasant weather.
- Darshan Time
- Varies greatly depending on crowd levels, typically 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Dress Code
- Modest clothing is recommended. Shoulders and knees should be covered.
- Address
- 海堤, 白华社区, 普陀山镇, 舟山群岛新区, 普陀区, 舟山市, 浙江省, 中国
Darshan Timings
- 06:00 - 17:00
How to Reach
- The nearest airport is Putuoshan Airport (PUH), which is located on Zhoushan Island. From the airport, one can take a taxi or bus to the ferry terminal for Putuo Mountain.
- The nearest major railway station is Ningbo Railway Station. From Ningbo, one needs to travel to a ferry terminal (e.g., Shenjiamen) to take a ferry to Putuo Mountain.
- Road access is primarily to ferry terminals on the mainland. From cities like Ningbo or Shanghai, one can drive to a ferry port and then take a ferry to Putuo Mountain.
- Nearest Airport: Putuoshan Airport (PUH), approximately 50 km from the main ferry terminal to Putuo Mountain.
- Nearest Railway: Ningbo Railway Station, approximately 150 km from the Shenjiamen ferry terminal.
- Nearest City: Zhoushan City (The temple is located on Putuo Mountain, which is part of Zhoushan City. Access to the island is via ferry.)
Major Festivals
- Name: Birthday of Guanyin
Month: 2nd lunar month, 19th day
Significance: Celebrates the birth of Bodhisattva Guanyin. - Name: Enlightenment of Guanyin
Month: 2nd lunar month, 19th day
Significance: Commemorates Guanyin's attainment of enlightenment. - Name: Ascension of Guanyin
Month: 6th lunar month, 19th day
Significance: Marks Guanyin's ascension to Buddhahood.