Encounter the Maritime Buddhist Kingdom: A Complete Guide to the Putuoshan Guanyin Dharma Realm

Introduction to Putuoshan Guanyin Dharma Realm • Location and Scale: Located at the foot of Baishan Mountain, Zhujiajian Island, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, it faces Putuoshan Island across the sea. It covers an area of approximately 2,500 mu (about 413 acres) with a total construction area of 300,000 square meters. • Architectural Composition: It mainly consists of several functional complexes, including the Guanyin Holy Altar, the Zhengfa Buddhist Temple and the Women's Department of the Putuoshan Buddhist Academy of China, Guanyin Village, the Putuoshan Buddhist Academy of China, and the Puyin Hermitage. • Cultural Significance: It is the only large-scale Buddhist architectural complex in the world themed around Guanyin, and also the world's largest comprehensive Buddhist cultural center. It integrates religious belief, cultural experiences, art exhibitions, cultural exchanges, and tourism services, showcasing a rich collection of Guanyin artworks. • Architectural Features: The Guanyin Holy Altar is the core landmark building, standing at a height of 91.9 meters, representing Guanyin Bodhisattva's renunciation date of September 19th. It covers an area of 61,900 square meters, representing Guanyin Bodhisattva's enlightenment date of June 19th. The altar's exterior resembles Guanyin seated on a lotus throne, while the inner atrium adopts the Buddhist "Mount Sumeru" as its spatial structure. Putuoshan Guanyin Dharma Realm Travel Guide • Ticket Information: Adult tickets are CNY 240/person during peak season and CNY 160/person during off-season. Children under 1.2 meters tall are free, children between 1.2 and 1.5 meters tall are half price; seniors aged 60-69 are half price, and seniors aged 70 and above are free. • Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00, ticket sales stop at 16:00, and entry stops at 16:10. • Transportation Guide: For self-driving, navigate directly to Putuoshan Guanyin Dharma Realm. For public transportation, take Zhu 1 bus to Beitang Station and walk 935 meters. • Tour Route: Scenic Area Entrance → Jieyin Island → Holy Altar Square → Guanyin Holy Altar (1st floor Yuantong Hall → 2nd-3rd floors Guanyin Statue Exhibition → 4th floor "Mount Sumeru" digital show → 6th floor Sutra Copying → 7th floor Three Guanyin Halls) → Return via the same route. • Special Experiences: Write prayer cards on the first floor and pray in front of the Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue; watch the short film "Putuo Luojia" to learn about the stories of Putuoshan; enjoy the "Mount Sumeru" light show on the third and fourth-floor corridors. • Important Notes: Smoking and carrying flammable items such as lighters are prohibited. Incense burning is not allowed, but donations can be made to the merit box. Pets are not allowed. Please dress appropriately. Free luggage storage is available on the right-hand side after ticket check-in at the entrance.