The notebook of Zhoushan et Putuoshan
See the coast under another light.
Islands, fishing ports and Buddhist pilgrimages are scattered in an archipelago exposed to the East China Sea.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Zhoushan et Putuoshan
Islands, fishing ports and Buddhist pilgrimages are scattered in an archipelago exposed to the East China Sea.
To understand what Zhoushan and Putuoshan are, you must look at Mount Putuo, Temple Puji and Temple Fayu. These places give you a view of a territory marked by island landscapes, coastline, heritage and natural spaces and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Mount Putuo
- Puji Temple
- Fayu Temple
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place indismissible
Mont Putuo
Putuoshan is one of the sacred Buddhist mountains of China, dedicated to Guanyin. Temples, beaches and trails take at least one day on a busy island. The weather and condition of the trails remain decisive.
Temple
Temple Puji
Puji is the main monastery of Putuoshan and concentrates intense religious activity. An early visit allows to observe rites before the great flows of visitors. Architectural details are better discovered without haste.
Temple
Temple Fayu
Fayu climbs in wooded terraces on the eastern slope of the island. Its courses are more withdrawn and combine well with the coastal trails. Architectural details are better discovered without haste.
Place indismissible
Port de Shenjiamen
Shenjiamen is a large fishing port whose docks liven up with boat returns and seafood restaurants. Activity varies according to the fishing seasons and maritime restrictions.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
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The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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