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South Putuo Temple

Introducing South Putuo Temple (from Fujian Provincial Tourism Information Center)
Situated at the foot of Wulaofeng (Mountain of Five Old Men) in Downtown Xiamen, South Putuo Temple is famous in South Fujian or even throughout the country. South Putuo Temple occupies a total area of 258 square kilometers and a construction area of 21,270 square meters.

South Putuo Temple Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Nan Pu Tuo Si 南普陀寺
• Best Time to Visit: April to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 2 – 3 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Buddhism, Hiking
• Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: No. 15 Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujiang Province

What to expect at South Putuo Temple

In the central axial line from south to north lie the Heavenly King's Palace, the Mahavira Palace, the Great-Mercy Palace and the Buddhist Scriptures House. Two sides along the central axial line are the corridors, bell and drum towers, Merits and Virtues Building, Haihui Building, Puzhao Building, Taixu Library, lecture rooms of Buddhist Academy and Buddhist Recuperation House, etc.

To the south of the Heavenly King's Palace, there is a Free-aquatic-animal Pool, two Wanshou Pagodas, two pavilions and a lotus pond. And between the Free-aquatic-animal Pool and the lotus pond, there is a Seven-Buddha-Pagoda including the statues of Sakyamuni and Kasyapa. Wanshou Pagoda is eleven-storied typically in the style of South Asian Buddhist architecture.

How to get to South Putuo Temple
• Take Bus 1, 21, 45, 751, 841 or B1 to Xiada
• Take Bus 2, 20, 22, 29, 47, 48, 71, 87, 92, 96, 122, 135, 324, 659, 751, 857 or B3 to Xida Xicun.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Xiamen to South Putuo Temple.

Additional travel advice on South Putuo Temple
• Please dress and behave appropriately in the temple.
• Wulao Mountain is the back mountain of South Putuo Temple. It takes about one hour hiking from the temple to the mountain. Visitors can also go to visit Xiamen Botanical Garden from this road.

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