Putuo Luojia: Buddha's Country Fifty-Three Visits Self-Guided Tour

Author: Jiang Baohua
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Putuoshan is located in the eastern sea area of Zhoushan Archipelago. It is 6.5 kilometers southwest of Shenjiamen Port and 2.5 kilometers south of Zhujiajian Island, with the sea on its east side. From a distance, it resembles a reclining Buddha at sea. Putuoshan is renowned as the "Buddhist Paradise of the Sea and a Lapis Lazuli World" and is the sole sacred site of the Guanyin Bodhisattva. Since the Tang and Song dynasties, Buddhist activities have flourished, forming scenes such as "tribute ships floating like clouds on Lotus Ocean" and "incense boats covering the sky at the Short Nun's Head." Throughout history, scholars and poets have continuously composed odes to Putuoshan. Kang Youwei's line, "Guanyin passed here and refused to leave, the divine mountain of the sea surges Putuoshan," vividly captures the fusion of Guanyin and Putuoshan in imagery, portraying a paradisiacal Buddhist realm, naturally harmonious. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the 53 tourist attractions on Putuoshan, including their scenic features, historical origins, and cultural significance, along with practical information for visitors such as travel routes, accommodation, and scenic spot tickets. Additionally, the book is arranged in a bilingual Chinese-English format, which not only benefits domestic tourists but also facilitates a deeper understanding of Putuoshan culture among international visitors.