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Renowned as "A Buddhist Country of Sea and Heaven," Mt. Putuo's presence as a place for Buddhist worship and prayer was established during the Qing Dynasty. The island is 12.5 kilometers in size and is one of the four most well known mountains in China. Besides the many temples constructed on the island, other points of interest are Qianbusha, Chaoyin Cave, Fanyin Cave, Southern Heavenly Gate, Western Heavenly Gate, etc. The island also features dense woods, golden sands, and rugged reefs, making it a blossoming tourist attraction.
The island is rich in religious history and culture as Hui'e, a Japanese monk who came over during the Five Dynasties Period, built a temple dedicated to the worship of Avalokitesvara. Afterwards, many temples were built and currently, the island has over 200 temples and convents with more than 4000 monks and nuns.
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