Zhejiang scenery

Fanyin Cave (梵音洞, Fanyindong, Sanskrit Sound Cave), located opposite Chaoyin Cave to the north, is one of the key attractions of Mount Putuo. From Fayu Temple, you can reach it by passing through Feisha’ao and Xianghui Nunnery, arriving at Qinggulei Mountain on the easternmost part of Mount Putuo. This mountain juts into the Putuo Sea, […]

Luojia Mountain (珞珈山, Luojiashan), covering an area of about 0.63 square kilometers, boasts its highest peak at an elevation of 97.1 meters. The mountain features a rugged coastline adorned with variously shaped rocks, resembling a plethora of colorful corals surrounding a fairyland. It is an integral part of the sacred Buddhist site of Mount Putuo

Foding Mountain (佛顶山), also known as Baihua Peak or Pusa Peak, is the main mountain of Putuo Mountain. The mountain’s ridges extend south, north, and east, with the main peak reaching an elevation of 291.3 meters. From a distance, the peaks appear to encircle the main summit, resembling a bowl floating on water. Key attractions

The Chengsi Islands (乘泗列岛) form an extensive archipelago where the Qiantang River and the Yangtze River meet the sea. The archipelago comprises over 400 islands, including Dayangshan, Xiaoyangshan, Shenjiawan Island, and Bodaoxuizui Island, with 16 of these islands being inhabited. The largest island, Sijiao Island, spans an area of 21.2 square kilometers. The Chengsi Islands

Huaniao Island (花鸟岛, Flower and Bird Island) lies at the northernmost tip of the Shengsi Archipelago, resembling a seagull spreading its wings. Covered in lush vegetation, the island is named after the abundant flowers and birds that inhabit its picturesque landscapes. Referred to by locals as “Huanao Mountain,” literary interpretations suggest it means the “main

Shengshan Island (嵊山岛), located at the easternmost end of the Shengsi Islands in Zhoushan City, was historically known as Chenqianshan or Jinshan. It’s referred to as the “Edge of the Sky” in the East China Sea and the birthplace of the sun. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Shengshan Island became a significant fishing base,

Peach Blossom Island (桃花岛), known as Taohua Island, is a picturesque island under the jurisdiction of Zhoushan City in Zhejiang Province, China. Located in the East China Sea, the island covers an area of 41.7 square kilometers. It is famously known as the home of Huang Yaoshi, the “Eastern Heretic” from Jin Yong’s classic novel

Zhujiajian Island (朱家尖岛), the fifth largest island in the Zhoushan Archipelago, spans an area of 72 square kilometers. The island features the impressive Jiuren Chain Beach, a 6,300-meter-long stretch of golden sand resembling a necklace set between verdant hills and the azure sea. Each September, the Zhoushan International Sand Sculpture Festival is held here, drawing

The Dongji Island (东极岛) are not an official geographical name nor do they refer to a single island. Instead, it is a customary term for all the islands under the jurisdiction of Dongji Town in Putuo District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. The official geographical name is “Zhongjieshan Archipelago.” From west to east, the main islands