Introducing Pǔtuóshān
Just south of Shànghǎi and part of the Zhōushān Archipelago, the island of Pǔtuóshān is one of four sacred Buddhist mountains in China. In many ways, it’s the China we all dream about – mountain peaks, temples, pagodas, arched bridges, fishing boats, artisans and monks. With its clean beaches and fresh air, it’s the perfect island getaway. The best time to visit is midweek, as the island gets very crowded on the weekends.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Different China getaway
by rldh 03 August 2011
Hey folks, I live in China, speak Chinese and have travelled to most provinces here. But I'm scratching my head...I'm trying to find…
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Help with Huangshan/Jiuhushan/Putuoshan
by Shefgab 30 May 2011
Hi! I’ll be making my annual pilgrimage to China in a few weeks time, hopefully ticking off a few places that I haven’t been to. I’m…
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RE: Zhoushan Islands and Putuoshan
by woolf135 10 May 2011
If you want to avoid the crowds on Zhoushan, try the East Pole Islands too. 2.5 hours by ferry from Shenjiamen, and you need a special…
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