Putuo Mountain: A Soul-Cleansing Pilgrimage

Just returned from Putuo Mountain, the lingering scent of incense still seems to hover at my nose, and the sacred Buddhist chants still echo in my ears 🎶. I can't wait to meticulously organize an exclusive non-repetitive route guide of Putuo Mountain for everyone on this quiet night, hoping for lots of likes and favorites 🧐. Life is like a long marathon, with the burdens of work and the trivialities of life often weighing us down. At such times, Putuo Mountain is like a gentle sage beckoning us from the depths of time. Come, come to Putuo Mountain, temporarily set aside the discontent buried in your heart, and let your soul find a moment of peace and solace in this sacred land 🎈. Let me tell you in detail about the beauty of Putuo Mountain's attractions: The South Sea Guanyin is undoubtedly the 'star' of Putuo Mountain, standing proudly in the C position. The 33-meter-high statue of Guanyin is like a towering spiritual lighthouse. When you approach it and look up at its solemn face, a sense of sacred awe washes over you like a tide. Remember to circle it clockwise, as if in these slow steps, our souls are also being cleansed and purified 🌟. The Xitian Scenic Area is like a magnificent landscape painting. Standing there, the entire beauty of Putuo Mountain unfolds before your eyes, like a masterpiece meticulously crafted by nature. Heart Stone, Two Turtles Listening to the Dharma Stone, and Pantuo Stone are like dazzling pearls embedded within, each stone seemingly telling ancient stories 🧐. Puji Temple is the 'popular king,' grand in scale, with incense burning as vigorously as an eternal flame. The eight main halls of the temple are like eight wise elders, quietly waiting for people's worship. Each hall allows for incense offerings, with the curling smoke carrying people's hopes and wishes 🎗️. Fayu Temple is like a calm sage. As the second largest temple on the island, its seven halls are arranged in order, like books waiting for us to read, allowing us to comprehend Zen in our worship 📖. The Purple Bamboo Forest seems like the boundary between a fairyland and the mortal world. The scenic area is on the edge of the island, with yellow temples contrasting with the blue sea, creating a romantic dialogue between nature and human civilization, a beauty that is intoxicating 💐. The cableway to Foding Mountain is a path to tranquility. For 70 yuan round trip, it takes you to Huiji Temple, the third largest temple on Putuo Mountain. Standing there, it feels like you're a step closer to the sky and a bit further from the hustle and bustle of the world ☁️. Fanyin Cave is a hidden gem. There, you can calm down and listen to the sound of the sea, as if the sea is telling its secrets. A ten-minute walk will lead you to Shancai Cave, which is like a mysterious lucky bag for those seeking wealth, waiting to be opened 🎁. Then there's Luojia Mountain, with daily boat trips taking about 25 minutes, as if traversing the river of time. As the saying goes: 'If you haven't been to Luojia Mountain, you haven't completed your pilgrimage to Putuo Mountain.' But remember, there are no shops on the mountain, like a hermit far from the hustle and bustle, so be sure to bring enough water 🧐. Next, let's embark on a wonderful journey along this carefully designed non-repetitive route. Starting from the Putuo Mountain Passenger Terminal, take a bus to the 'Pumen Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda,' then take the cableway straight up to the sky. The first stop is the high 'Huiji Zen Temple,' which is like a lighthouse of the soul, illuminating our pilgrimage path. After the tour, take the cableway back to the 'Pumen Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda,' then take a bus to the second stop, 'Fayu Zen Temple.' Of course, you can also choose to descend the more than 1,000 steps from Huiji Zen Temple, feeling the piety step by step 🙏. Next, the bus will take us to the third stop, 'Shancai Ancient Cave,' filled with a mysterious atmosphere, as if Shancai Boy is smiling in some corner. After the tour, a 500-meter walk will take you to the fourth stop, 'Fanyin Ancient Cave,' which is my favorite. Built on a cliff, the Chaoyin Pavilion in the mountain stream is like a mysterious music box, with the faint sound of Buddhist chants. It is said that those with fate can even see the miraculous sight of Guanyin sending a child. The beauty here is so unique and unforgettable 💕. Then, we return to the bus stop near Shancai Ancient Cave and take a bus to the fifth stop, 'Puji Zen Temple.' The bustling scene here makes you feel like you're in a grand market of faith. After the visit, you can choose to take a bus or walk to the sixth stop, 'South Sea Guanyin.' Although it is close to the terminal, I strongly recommend making it the final stop. When the magnificent statue of Guanyin comes into view, the power of faith flows through you like a warm current, instantly spreading throughout your body 🔥.