Mount Putuo—A Spiritual Pilgrimage Journey

Pre-Trip Essentials✨ - Documents: ✓ ID card is a must📌 ✓ Bring student/senior cards for discounted tickets—more bubble tea money!🥤 - Outfit Tips: ✓ Quick-dry clothes + anti-slip shoes are essentials👟 ✓ Summer must-haves: portable fan + UV sleeves🌞 ✓ Winter essentials: hand warmers + thermos❄️ - Blessing Boosters: ✓ Red strings + coins for good luck💰 ✓ Prepare small cash for vegetarian meals～ 🚗 Transportation Guide 🚗 - Getting to the Island: ✓ By air✈️: Zhoushan Putuo Airport → airport shuttle → Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Pier ✓ By train🚄: Zhoushan Station → transfer to Wugongzhi Pier ✓ By car🚗: Navigate directly to Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Pier - Island Transport: ✓ Two dedicated bus lines cover the island🚌 ✓ Shuttle buses between attractions are super convenient 🌟 Must-Visit Spots 🌟 🏯 Three Great Temples: ✓ Puji Temple: Buddhist heartland with stunning summer lotus ponds🪷 ✓ Fayu Temple: Ancient trees & unique stone carvings ✓ Huiji Temple: Panoramic views from Foding Mountain—ethereal! 🙏 Nanhai Guanyin: ✓ 33m golden statue—Putuo's iconic landmark ✓ Majestic yet compassionate—perfect photo op 🏝️ Other Highlights: ✓ Zizhu Lin Zen Temple: Seaside zen paradise ✓ Pantuo Rock: Sunset views worth waiting for ✓ Thousand-Step Sand Beach: Barefoot walks & soothing waves🌊 🍜 Food Guide 🍜 - Temple Vegetarian Cuisine: ✓ Puji Temple's "Miaoxiang Zhai" noodles—legendary ✓ Fayu Temple's "Fuquan Zhai" mixed veggies—great value - Zhoushan Seafood: ✓ Shenjiamen's "Old Fisherman Seafood" is a must ✓ Steamed hairtail so fresh it'll wow you—¥100/person feast - Snack Recs: ✓ Zhujiajian's "Grandma Fish Balls"—handmade daily ✓ Chewy perfection at ¥15/bowl—total steal 🏨 Accommodation Picks 🏨 ✓ On-Island Premium: - Green Villa / Pullman Resort - Best near front/back temples ✓ Zhujiajian Budget-Friendly: - Zhuting Fanshe Holiday Hotel - Family-friendly B&Bs with play areas 📝 Itinerary Ideas 📝 1️⃣ One-Day Express: Pier → Puji Temple → Fayu Temple → Nanhai Guanyin → Zizhu Lin 2️⃣ Two-Day Immersion: Day1: Pantuo Rock sunrise → Baotuo Lecture Temple morning chant → Thousand-Step Sand meditation Day2: Luojia Island loop → Fanyin Cave sea views → Longwan Village sunset