Hello, I'll tell you what to pay attention to when going to Putuo Mountain with my personal experience:
1. Putuo Mountain is a small island in Zhoushan Archipelago, and you can only go to Putuo Mountain by ship. Be sure to pay attention to the weather. If you encounter bad weather such as fog or typhoon, it is very likely that the ship will stop. The first time I went to Putuo Mountain was in winter. It happened to be foggy that day. When I arrived at the dock, I was told that the ship had stopped. I waited at the shenjiamen dock for a whole day, but I didn't get to Putuo Mountain in the end. Therefore, we must pay attention to this painful lesson, be optimistic about the weather before going out, and avoid the situation that we can't go to the island when we get to the dock.
2. When burning incense in Putuo Mountain, it is necessary to observe some regulations of local temples. Also, taking pictures is not allowed in temples.
3. You need to climb Mount Putuo to play, and you can take a trekking stick with you to facilitate climbing and save energy.
4. The traffic in Putuo Mountain is very convenient. There are buses between scenic spots, and there are many buses leading to other scenic spots at the gate of some big scenic spots. Pay attention to the destination of the bus and don't get on the wrong bus.
5. You should arrange your trip to Putuo Mountain, which usually takes 2-3 days. In the tourist season, you must book your accommodation in advance.
The above are my personal suggestions, which I hope will help you.
The purpose of going to Putuo Mountain is to burn incense and worship Buddha. Just take sunscreen with you. You don't need anything else. They are sold in scenic spots. Pay attention to the following points when paying homage to Buddha:
1. Please buy incense at the temple and call it "please". Incense should be invited by yourself, and others can't pay for incense. It is advisable to invite three incense sticks.
2. Enter the temple, enter the temple, enter the temple, and take the side door instead of the main entrance; Men, women, and women should step over the threshold with their right legs. Do not step on the threshold and point the Buddha statue with your fingers.
3. There are many bodhisattvas in the temple who can worship them one by one. If time doesn't allow, you just need to worship in the Hall of the Great Hero, and the others can cross their hands and worship three times.
4. light incense in the special incense lighting place. don't light incense in the incense burner or light it with a lighter. Burn incense on the left hand, because Buddhism thinks that the left hand is the cleanest. After burning incense, the incense head is facing upwards. Fan out the fire gently with your right hand, instead of blowing it out with your mouth, and then insert it into the incense burner with your right hand.
5. incense ① face the gate of the main hall, raise the incense to the height of the eyebrows with both hands, hold down the tail end of the incense with both thumbs, and aim the tail end of the incense at your eyebrows. Aim at the top of the incense at the Buddha statue, close your eyes and make a wish, and then worship three times. Then turn right, hold incense three times facing the east, and then face south and north;
② After worshipping, you should use your left hand to take a branch and go to the middle first to support all the ten buddhas; Then take the second branch with your right hand and go up to the right to support all the methods of the ten parties; Then put the third branch on the left with your left hand to support all the monks in the ten directions. The three branches are arranged in a row, and then the Buddha is worshipped three times. If the incense is too strong to be inserted directly into the incense burner, just throw the incense directly into the stove with your left hand.
6. When making a wish, you should always remember to tell the Buddha your name, where you live, what you want, and where to make it when it's done. Don't make a wish casually, and come back after your wish comes true.
7. Worship Buddha ① Pilgrims bow down on the left, women on the right, and the futon in the middle is used by the abbot. Don't cross the futon.
② Worship Buddha should first worship the main Buddha in the middle, and then worship the other Buddha statues in turn clockwise.
(3) When you are in Buddhism, you should face the Buddha statue and recite the names of the Buddha statues you worship. Then report your name and address, and then bow down, with your hands and palms facing up (palm facing down is to worship your ancestors), indicating that you have received Buddha's feet, and so on for three times. If you don't know which Buddha or Bodhisattva is in front of you, read "South Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva" in Putuo Mountain.
④ After the worship, hold up your body with your right hand, turn right and leave.
⑤ hats, gloves, etc. should be taken off and put away when worshipping Buddha, and should not be placed on the Buddha case and the Buddha table.
8. When meeting a monk, the common manners of saluting him are to put his hands together and bow his head slightly, or to put one hand on his chest and his head slightly lower. Do not use improper manners such as shaking hands, hugging and touching the monk's head.
9. Others ① Go to Mount Putuo and generally go to Luojia Mountain. Going to Mount Putuo without going to Luojia Mountain is equivalent to burning only half a stick of incense, which is where Guanyin Bodhisattva practiced Buddhism.
Matters related to the trip to Mount Putuo
Regarding the trip to Mount Putuo, we should try our best to do three things well. First: Have some knowledge and introduction of Mount Putuo (including human history, natural environment, address characteristics, etc.). Second: the preparations to be made before the trip (including the understanding of transportation, expenses, catering, accommodation, etc.). Third: route planning, scenic spot visit and matters needing attention in the process of traveling.
Putuo Mountain
When it comes to Putuo Mountain, Buddhism must be the first thing that people think of. Yes, Mount Putuo has a long history of Buddhist culture. The ancients called it "Haitian Buddhist Kingdom", "South China Sea Holy Land" and "the first clean land on earth". As early as 2,111 years ago, it was a treasure place for Taoist practitioners to practice. Qin 'an students, Han Meizhen and Jin Gezhichuan were not allowed to come to the mountain to make an alchemy and cultivate monasteries. Up to now, there are still relics such as "alchemy cave" and "fairy well" on the mountain. Historically, the name of Mount Putuo has changed several times. During the Spring and Autumn Period, the King of Yue Gou Jianshi (497-465 BC) and Zhoushan and other islands were collectively called Yongdong. When the Western Han Dynasty became emperor (32 BC-7 AD), Weimei Fulai Mountain in Nanchang lived in seclusion, collecting medicine and making an alchemy, hence the name Meicen Mountain. Later, it was revered as a pilgrimage site in the Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties. Every time you visit the Guanyin incense party and pilgrimage ceremony in Putuo Mountain over the years, tourists from home and abroad come in an endless stream, jostling with each other, and the scene is very grand. "There is a fairy mountain on the sea, a part of the intangible and incorporeal world", and Putuo Mountain has become a famous tourist attraction at home and abroad because of its magic, sacredness and mystery.
Mount Putuo is located in the southern edge of Hangzhou Bay and the eastern waters of Zhoushan Islands. It is 6.5km away from shenjiamen Fishing Port in the southwest, 2.5km away from Zhujiajian Island Island in the south, and the vast sea in the east. The administrative area consists of Putuo Mountain, Luojiashan Mountain, Nanshan Mountain, Small Cave, Huosha Mountain, Xiaoluojiashan and other small islands, and it is transferred to Putuo District of Zhoushan City. Mount Putuo is rhombic, 8.6 kilometers long from north to south, 3.5 kilometers wide from east to west, with an area of 12.5 square kilometers and a coastline of 31 kilometers. Foding Mountain in the middle is the highest, with an altitude of 288.2 meters, extending in all directions, with Chashan in the west, Fulongshan in the north, Qinggulei Mountain in the east, Jinping Mountain, Liantai Mountain and Baihuashan Mountain in the southeast, and Meicen Mountain in the southwest. The main peaks are all between 111 and 211 meters, with continuous ups and downs, like dragons roaming in the East China Sea, holding their heads high. Mount Luojia is 5.3 kilometers away from Mount Putuo in the west, showing a sharp Yangtze River Delta shape, with a length of about 1.15 kilometers from north to south, a width of 1.6 kilometers from east to west and an area of 1.36 square kilometers. The coastline is 3 kilometers long and 97.1 meters above sea level. Looking from Mount Putuo like a sleeping Buddha on the sea.
Mount Putuo belongs to the subtropical maritime monsoon climate zone, with four distinct seasons, no intense heat in summer, no severe cold in winter, humid climate, obvious monsoon, abundant rainfall and sufficient sunshine.
mount putuo, a national 5A-level scenic spot, is one of the first batch of national key scenic spots, a demonstration site of national civilized scenic spots, a national demonstration unit for protecting the rights and interests of tourism consumers, an ISO14111 national demonstration zone, an excellent eco-tourism scenic spot in the world, and one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China.
Preparation before going out
Earlier, we introduced the history, culture and natural environment of Mount Putuo. So what preparations should we make before preparing for the trip?
transportation: whether we take the high-speed train, bullet train, plane or self-driving, we must first arrive in Zhoushan, then arrive at Putuo Mountain Pier and take a boat into Putuo Mountain. After entering Putuo Mountain, there is no taxi on the island, but you can take the tourist bus on the island, with tickets ranging from 2-11 yuan. Bus * * * has three routes: 1, Baibusha-Xitian Ferry 2, Baibusha-Cableway Station 3, Passenger Terminal-Fanyin Cave
Suitable for tourist season: Putuo Mountain has a maritime climate, in fact, it is suitable for traveling all year round, mainly in spring and autumn and summer.
Admission: 161 yuan
Accommodation: There are a large number of hotels and inns on the island, most of which are concentrated near Puji Temple and Fayu Temple, and other locations are also distributed, but relatively few. Including boutique hotels, star-rated hotels and family inns, the price span is 211 to 1,111 yuan, and you can choose suitable accommodation freely.
Catering: Putuo Mountain is rich in seafood, and vegetarian restaurant is also a common catering on the island. However, due to the high price on the island, eating is also expensive, regardless of the vegetable species, such as the price of vegetables in Longwan Village is basically in 31 yuan. Breakfast is also very simple, which is basically fried dough sticks and porridge. Therefore, if you eat seafood, you will choose Zhoushan Island (Zhoushan is cheaper) or shenjiamen, or you can settle it at the farmer's house. Generally, you will be charged by 61 yuan/person. The set meal on the island is suitable for the economical family, with one 21 yuan, three dishes and rice to eat casually. Mineral water on the island is about 5-6 yuan a bottle, and one popsicle is 6-8 yuan. The price is high. Try to avoid buying it near the scenic spot. You can bring some water with you, or buy it in the supermarket near the farmhouse, which will be cheaper. Vegetarian food is relatively cheaper.
Scenic Spot Planning
The main scenic spots in Putuo Mountain are Chaoyin Cave, Fanyin Cave, Chaoyang Cave, Panduo Stone, Ergui Listening to Fa Stone, Baibusha, Qianbusha, Fusaiji, Fayu Temple, Huiji Temple, Nanhai Guanyin and Mahayana Temple.
Suggested route: Heart-shaped Stone-Pan Tuo Stone-Ergui Tingfa Stone-Guanyin Ancient Cave-Fusaiji-Huiji Temple-Yangzhi Temple-Qianbusha-Baibusha
Arrive at Putuo Mountain.
Xitian Scenic Area: First, arrange accommodation near Puji Temple. You can stay in the temple or find a suitable hotel nearby. Then visit the Western Heaven Scenic Area, such as Heart Stone, Pan Tuo Stone, Ergui Tingfa Stone and Guanyin Cave. Return to Puji Temple for a visit before noon.
Huiji Temple: In the afternoon, take Line 2 at Baibusha to the cableway station, take the cable car to Huiji Temple and climb the Buddha Peak. Then walk down the mountain and pass through Haitian Buddha Stone.
fayu temple and qianbusha: after visiting fayu temple, go swimming in qianbusha or baibusha. After dinner, continue to watch the sunset glow and listen to the sound of the waves in Baibusha. If you like to be lively, "Nanjing Road in Putuo Mountain"-Hengzhi Street is in front of Fusaiji.
Putuo Mountain, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, attracts nearly 11 million tourists every year, but there are no repeat customers, mainly because of the phenomenon of unreasonable charges around it. Modern people have higher and higher requirements for the tourism industry, and always want to find some places where fund managers are affordable and worth going. Like Putuo Mountain, there are nearly 11 million tourists every year, but the phenomenon of unreasonable charges around it is too serious. In fact, tickets are not very expensive and everyone can accept them.
Because it is a Buddhist holy land, a large number of people go to the mountains to pray and fulfill their vows every year. Therefore, there are many tourists in Putuo Mountain every year, and they all want to use their holidays or breaks to pray for their families or their careers in the coming year, including their health. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the mountain and pray for your family. Why not?
The ticket price of Putuo Mountain is 161 yuan, which sounds reasonable, but the surrounding consumption is very messy. Not only the hotel charges are not uniform, but also some miscellaneous things are sold, and they are all poured out to charge us. So many people will not come for the second time after they have been here for the first time. Because as long as you enter Mount Putuo, you will find that you can't get out without spending thousands of dollars.
many netizens said that it was originally a Buddhist holy land, and everyone prayed devoutly, but isn't it a bit bad to make it so commercialized? And going in the peak season is the worst time, because it costs several times. In fact, I don't think Buddhist holy places like this should be so commercialized, that is, how much tickets are fixed every year, and then a little simple supporting facilities are enough, and other things that are too commercial don't exist. In doing so, I think the number of tourists will be much more every year.
Every scenic spot in Putuo Mountain has a fragrant place, with a barrel of 15 yuan and a large barrel of 36 yuan, which is enough for two people.
2. According to recent tourists' news, the vegetarian meals in various monasteries are the same as those in Huiji Temple. Only lunch is open to the public (meal tickets are sold at 11:31), and the quantity is limited. Please queue up to buy them on time.
3. Fanyin Cave is a must-see spot for children, but there are few tourist buses there. It is also good to walk down the mountain from the waiting station. It takes about half an hour, and it is more convenient to transfer at the station of Fayu Temple.
4. Go to Luojiashan or go early and come back early, there are too many people. There is a machine to receive water for free on the roadside of the mountain, and there is a place to invite incense for free.
5. besides coins, you can also prepare sesame oil to show your respect. Be careful not to eat that kind of sesame oil.
6. It takes a long walk to Putuo Mountain. Because the signs are unclear and the places visited by tourist buses are limited, it is necessary to wear a pair of soft sports shoes.
7. If you want to visit Zhujiajian Island for one day during the tour of Putuo Mountain, you can ask the staff to sign a card when you leave the scenic spot, so you don't have to buy tickets again when you come back.
8. Photography is forbidden in the temple.
related to pilgrimages
1. Preparation: Wash your hands-wash your hands before worship to show the purity of worshipping Buddha; Dress up-show respect for God, and keep the collar button neat; Meditation-Meditation represents a kind of respect and worship for God.
2. Light candles
3. Burn incense (burn incense)
Light the incense, hold the incense stick with the middle and forefinger of both hands, and put the incense tail on the thumb. Place your chest first, then hold the incense Qi Mei, put your hands down naturally, place your chest, start to insert incense, then cross your hands and make a bow on the spot.
4. Enter the temple for worship
When entering the temple door, enter the temple door from left to right, with the left side across the left leg and the right side across the right leg. It is not advisable to go straight in the center, nor to walk in front of people who worship. Tophats, walking sticks, etc. must be carried by themselves or placed outside the temple or in the side room, and should not be placed on the Buddha's case or platform. During worship, according to the Buddha statue, the male left and the female right worship on the worship mats on both sides in front of the Buddha.
The order of worship is standing, clapping hands, contemplating and wishing, and prostrating.
When traveling to Putuo Mountain, you should pay attention to the following:
1. During peak seasons, such as Spring Festival, May Day, National Day, February 19th (Guanyin's birthday), June 19th (Guanyin's becoming a Taoist) and September 19th (Guanyin's becoming a monk), pilgrims rush to Putuo Mountain to make pilgrimages, so they have to book tickets and reservations in advance. 2. Pay attention to safety when taking photos in the seaside reef area, and pay attention to anti-skid in rainy days; When going up the mountain, don't go where there is no road. Smoking, lighting incense sticks and all other outdoor fires in forest areas are strictly prohibited. Pay attention to food hygiene and don't be greedy when eating seafood. It's windy by the sea, so pay attention to catching cold; 3. When swimming at the seaside in summer, it is best to buy towels, slippers and swimming clothes before going to the island. When swimming, don't go to the edge of the rock. The impact of the waves will hit the rock, which is very dangerous. 4. If you live in Putuo Mountain and want to go to Zhujiajian Island for a day, after buying a boat ticket to Zhujiajian Island, you have to sign a certificate at the exit of the pier, so you don't have to buy a mountain ticket when you return to Putuo Mountain that day; 5. Photography is prohibited in the temple. Tourist attractions of Putuo Mountain:
1. Haitian Buddhist Country: If you are a pilgrim and a good man and a woman, you will deliberately choose three days to go to the island: February 19 is the birthday of Guanyin Bodhisattva, June 19 is the Bodhisattva's Taoist Day, and September 19 is the Bodhisattva's Buddhist Day. These three days are all lunar calendar days. In February, the big incense festival is the most prosperous, and in June, there are more tourists visiting the mountains for summer, and in September, it is called the small incense party, with a little less pilgrims. In the first three days of these three days, a large number of pilgrims went to the island, and the waiting time may be longer, and the house price may be slightly higher. Ordinary tourists,