Puji Zen Temple, A Sanctuary of Serenity Amidst Sacred Lotus Ponds

15 Xianghua Street, Putuo Mountain, Putuo District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, China

Pujisi Temple is one of the three major temples on Mount Putuo

Introduction

Putuo Temple, also known as the Front Temple, is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple on Mount Putuo, and all major Buddhist events are held here. The entire temple is built on gently sloping terrain, with a pond in front fed by mountain springs. Lotus flowers bloom in the pond, and the fragrance is particularly strong in the summer. It is one of the "12 Scenic Spots of Putuo" and is known as "Lotus Pond Moonlight". Next to Putuo Temple is a stone pagoda called Duobao Pagoda, which is one of the oldest buildings in the temple. Although it cannot be viewed up close due to the surrounding courtyard walls, it is an important part of the "Three Treasures of Putuo Mountain".

Address

15 Xianghua Street, Putuo Mountain, Putuo District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, China

Opening hours

05:30-21:00 (All day)
Last entry time: 21:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

Transportation

Tourist buses have two special bus routes that connect most of the major scenic spots in Mount Putuo.

Phone 0512-53251396

Puji Zen Temple, A Sanctuary of Serenity Amidst Sacred Lotus Ponds

Introduction

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