The Xitian Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Putuo Mountain Island. Walking about 20 minutes to the left along the coast from the passenger terminal, one can enter the range of the Xitian Scenic Area. There are no large-scale temples here. It is a place where mountain stone landscapes gather. The Heart-Shaped Stone, Panto Rock, and Two Turtles Listening to the Dharma Stone are all here. These strange stones each have their own peculiarities and are regarded as landmark landscapes of Putuo Mountain by many tourists. On the not-so-high mountain, there are many small scenic spots. Climbing the mountain and viewing the scenery is the main way to play here. Looking at the sea where the sun is setting in the west on the mountain is extremely magnificent. The three stone landscapes are popular photo spots for tourists. The Heart-Shaped Stone is very spectacular. A huge ‘heart’ character is engraved on an inclined surface. It is said that Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva once preached the ‘Heart Sutra’ on this stone. Panto Rock is said to be the place where Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva preached. The Two Turtles Listening to the Dharma Stone are two very realistic stone turtles. One is listening and the other is climbing up hard. The tourist trail in the scenic area is about 1.5 kilometers long. One side is close to the passenger terminal and the other side is close to the Puji Temple. To the west is Jieping Nunnery. Starting from here and going up the mountain, passing Guanyin Ancient Cave, and continuing up is the Two Turtles Listening to the Dharma Stone. From here, turning left is the Xitian Cave. Turning right and walking a short distance is the preaching platform and Panto Rock on the top of the mountain. Walking along the trail in the direction of the Puji Temple, and enjoying Meifu Nunnery and Yuantong Nunnery along the way, one arrives at the West Heavenly Gate. The West Heavenly Gate is similar to the South Heavenly Gate. It is a stone gate made up of three huge stones and only allows one person to pass through by bending over. There are four characters ‘Western Heavenly Realm’ inscribed on the horizontal stone above. The Heart-Shaped Stone and the thousand-year-old camphor tree are not far ahead. The ancient camphor tree has luxuriant branches and leaves and requires several people to encircle it. It is covered with red ribbons for blessing.?Open all year round and open all day. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day. Preferential policy supplementary note: 1. [Free description] The scenic area is free of charge and free of tickets. Some scenic spots in the scenic area need to be purchased for admission.
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