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PUTUOSHAN AND SURROUNDINGS

Putuoshan is a paradise island located in Zhoushan archipelago. It is one of the buddhist holy mountains located in the middle of the sea. It is one of the most peaceful and lovely places in China, since modern buildings and motorized vehicules are almost absent. People can enjoy beaches as well as many temples and monasteries, caves and natural places, trails and hills, and delicious seafood. The rest of the archipelago is also worhy paying a visit, although it is impossible to enjoy the whole of it.

PUTUOSHAN ISLAND

Putuoshan harbour.

Puji Temple.

The Hundred Steps beach (Baibusha).

The pavilion located north of Baibusha.

The Thousand Steps beach (Qianbusha).

Shrimp farming.

A lion at a temple's entrance.

A seaside pavilion.

Guanyin goddess statue.

Fanyin cave.

The temple and pavilions next to Fanyin cave.

Praying insructions.

Choice of seafood.

ZHUJIAJIAN ISLAND

Hills landscape.

A beach located at the south side of Zhujiajian.

SHENJIAMEN HARBOUR, ZHOUSHAN ISLAND

OTHER VIEWS OF ZHOUSHAN ARCHIPELAGO