Putuo Zongcheng Temple — Attraction in Chengde

Putuoshan China - visited those many spectacular Guanyin temples offering prayers by devotees locally and abroad. Spectacular views from the hill. A must to visit paying respects to Guanyin.

Hotels are available on the island. Restaurants serving both meat/seafood or vegetarian. There are a lot of local handiwork, soverniers about Putuoshan and the surrounding temples.

Don't miss the internal bus trip to the Guanyin shrine statue, need to walk around few hundred meters uphill, there are some rest spots along the way. Spectacular view of Nanhai Guanyin ! There are many local and foreign devotees offering their prayers.

Don't miss the uphill walk towards "San Chai temple". For elderly, it's advisable to go together with younger brothers or sisters as the uphill walk is steep and tiring. Advisable to carry along water bottle to prevent dehydration. Summer season - temperature can be hot, one might prefer Spring or Autumn.

This is my 3rd visit to Putuoshan in Sept 2023.

Local bus trips are available from Ningbo City terminal to Putuoshan and vice versa.

Visit during low season to avoid...

The Putuo Zongcheng Temple, located in Chengde City, Hebei Province, is a magnificent and historic Buddhist temple complex that showcases the grandeur and majesty of traditional Chinese architecture. Built in 1771 during the Qing Dynasty, this impressive temple was modeled after the famous Potala Palace in Tibet and features a unique blend of Chinese and Tibetan architectural styles. The temple's sprawling complex includes numerous halls, pavilions, and gardens, adorned with intricate carvings, vibrant murals, and ornate decorations. As a significant cultural and spiritual landmark, the Putuo Zongcheng Temple is not only a testament to China's rich Buddhist heritage but also a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists seeking to experience the country's profound history and...

Buying a ticket to here also gives you access to the temple slightly to the east of here. This temple was built to Tibetan Buddhism traditions on the outside but the inside is more Han Chinese style. Mongolian and Dzungarian chieftains were met here because their style of buddhism is also Tibetan. Going up and down takes 1 hour. If you want to go with a guide, it'll take 2 hours. This place and Puning Temple are the two best temples in the 8...