The Tongjiang Academy was founded by Fang Zhuo, the eighth-generation grandson of Fang Gan, a poet in the late Tang Dynasty, between 1165 and 1173 AD. As his ancestor Fang Gan was from Tonglu, it is named ‘Tongjiang’. In 1156, when Zhu Xi came to Xianju, he brought his son (Zhu Ye) to Potan for […]
Located on the east side of Duo’ao Village, Putuo, north of Yingjia Bay Reservoir, Shen Garden is a complex of ancient-style residences built around the story of the Jin Dynasty’s Duke Shen and the Korean filial daughter, Shen Qing, as a cultural garden symbolizing China-Korea friendship. The garden features main themes such as the ‘Maritime
Located to the west of the Pan Tuo Stone and at the lower end of the Fifty-Three Participants Stone on the cliff, there is a huge rock with two attached rocks that resemble turtles. One is stretching its limbs and feet as if climbing up; the other is perched on the top of the rock,
Located to the west of the Pan Tuo Stone and at the lower end of the Fifty-Three Participants Stone on the cliff, there is a huge rock with two attached rocks that resemble turtles. One is stretching its limbs and feet as if climbing up; the other is perched on the top of the rock,
Located at the eastern corner of the South Heavenly Gate, the Grand Pavilion was built by the abbot Chaoyin of Puji Temple during the mid-Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1690-1698). In 1985, it was returned to the Buddhist Association, and in 1996, the Yuantong Bao Hall and other structures were reconstructed on the original
Ciyun Nunnery is located in the south of Yuepinggang Summit on Moxin Mountain. It was built during the Qianlong period (1736 – 1795) and has a history of more than 240 years. In 1983, Tao Fugen, a lay Buddhist in Gaoting, took the lead in raising funds for renovation. Chen Congzhou, a professor at Tongji
Located at the eastern corner of the South Heavenly Gate, the Grand Pavilion was built by the abbot Chaoyin of Puji Temple during the mid-Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1690-1698). In 1985, it was returned to the Buddhist Association, and in 1996, the Yuantong Bao Hall and other structures were reconstructed on the original
It is located at the entrance of the dock. It is a landmark on Mount Putuo Island. It has a long history and is also a must-visit place for tourists and believers to take photos. Open all year round and open 24 hours a day. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation
Ciyun Nunnery is located in the south of Yuepinggang Summit on Moxin Mountain. It was built during the Qianlong period (1736 – 1795) and has a history of more than 240 years. In 1983, Tao Fugen, a lay Buddhist in Gaoting, took the lead in raising funds for renovation. Chen Congzhou, a professor at Tongji
Located in the Lingyan Scenic Area, also known as the Small Waterfall, it is situated at the base of the hidden dragon cliff behind the Lingyan Temple, and is one of the main scenic spots of Lingyan. Surrounded by cliffs, the rock belly resembles the colors of coral and agate. The waterfall cascades from the
