Where to Stay in Putuoshan - 4 Best Areas | Recommended Putuoshan Hotels

Putuoshan Hotel (普陀山大酒店) ★★★★★

Address: No.93, Meicen Road, Putuo District, 316107 Zhoushan, China (普陀山梅岑路93号)

Putuoshan Hotel was firstly opened in 1997, with many upgradations after then. It is now one of the largest hotels in Putuoshan, with a large restaurant holding up to 800 people at the same time (including a separate area for vegetarians). There are altogether over 200 rooms of four different types that well blended with Buddhist elements and culture.

Ling Ju Apartment (普陀山岭居民宿) ★★

Address: Room 102, Building 21, One District, Longsha Community, Putuo District, Zhoushan, China (普陀山龙沙新村一区14幢2单元204室)

The newly opened Ling Ju Apartment is in lovely Nordic style. It has gained a 100% recommendation since its operation. Each room is well equipped with private bathroom. In front of the hotel is a bus station, where you can take a sightseeing bus to travel around Putuoshan. The hotel also offers free private car service to/from the Putuoshan Wharf.

Putuoshan Haijingge Apartment (普陀山海景阁客栈) ★★

Address: Room 404, Unit 2, Building 12, Longsha Xincun Section 1, Putuoshan Town , Putuo District, Zhoushan, China (浙江省舟山市普陀区普陀山镇龙沙新村一区12幢二单元404室)

Opened in 2018, Putuoshan Haijingge Apartment has modern facilities without lacks of family atmosphere. Besides basic facilities like free Wi-Fi and convenient room, it even offers an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Facilities can order food to eat or cook dishes as they like. There is also a market close to the hotel. At the market, you can buy fresh seafood to cook.

Putuoshan Zhuxiangju Hotel (普陀山竹香居宾馆) ★★★★

Address: No.20, Jinsha Road, Putuoshan, Putuoshan District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang, China (浙江省舟山市普陀区普陀山金沙路20号)

Staying at Putuoshan Zhuxiangju Hotel, visitors can see the Goodness of Mercy Statue from the windows and hear the sound of the waves lapping at the beaches and rocks. The beach and sea are only several steps from the hotel. Zhuxiangju Hotel was opened in 1995. It is one of the oldest hotels in Putuoshan. However, you are hard to find any sign of aging. It has modern appearance and also has modern facilities, including chees rooms and card rooms, etc.

Putuoshan Baibuge Hotel (百步阁宾馆) ★★★★

Address: No.209, Puji Road, Putuoshan, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang, China (普陀山普济路209号)

Putuoshan Baibuge Hotel was also opened in 1995. Facing the beautiful sea and beach, Baiguge Hotel is also a good hotel to stay. It covers an area of 3,000 square meters and altogether 56 rooms in different themes, like Classical Rooms, Sea-view Rooms, etc. Each room has air-conditions, TV, separate bathroom, etc. It satisfies almost every need of its guests from different regions.

Landision Resort (雷迪森庄园) ★★★★★

Address: No.115, Fayu Road, Putuoshan, Putuoshan District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang (普陀山法雨路115号)

Landision Resort was opened in 2009. The hotel is integrated with the surrounded forest and trails while emphasizing meditation experiences. You can even find an 800-year-old camphor tree and try writing Buddhist Scriptures there. During the 2012 Annual Meeting of Asia Hotel Forum, the hotel was entitled as one of the “Top 10 Themed Hotels in China”. From Landision Resort, it needs only several minutes to Fayu Temple.

Putuoshan Kaiyuanguan Hall (普陀山开元观堂) ★★★★★

Address: No.107, Fayu Road, Putuoshan, Putuoshan District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang, China (法雨路107号)

Putuoshan Kaiyuanguan Hall is also close to Putuoshan. Walking from the hotel to the temple cluster needs only 3 minutes. Featured with Zen Culture, Putuoshan Kaiyuanguan Hall offers a profound Buddhist atmosphere. It has over 97 Zen-themed rooms, with special Buddha tea provided. The hotel is also decorated by 30 century-old trees.

Orange Hotel (橘子酒店) ★★★

Address: No.55, Cixin Road, Cihang Square, Zhujiajian, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang, China (朱家尖慈航广场慈航路55号)

Orange Hotel is only 2.9 kilometers away from the theater where the grand Impression Putuo Show performed. Driving from the hotel to the theater needs only 5 minutes or so. And from the hotel, you can walk to the Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Wharf in merely 15 minutes around. Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Wharf is the closest wharf to Putuoshan, with frequent ferries to/from Putuoshan in 10~20 minutes.

Though the hotel cannot offer many luxury experiences, it is very clean. The front desk staff is very warm and kind. It usually guarantees its guests a pleasant stay during their Putuoshan tour.

Zhoushan Yuelai Resort Hotel (舟山悦来度假酒店) ★★★★★

Address: No.5, Pudu Road, Zhujiajian Street, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang, China (朱家尖街道普渡路5号)

Zhoushan Yuelai Resort Hotel is also located close to the Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Wharf. Besides, it is the one of the limited 5-star luxury hotels of this region. The hotel has all kinds of luxurious guest rooms and suites, including lovely family suites with mini children's playground. It also offers all the essential service and facilities like free Wifi, 24-hour room service, 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage.

A classic Putuoshan Buddhist tour takes about 2 days. The first is for Putuoshan arrival and the exploration of the southern part of Putuoshan, including the landmark site - the Goddess of Mercy Statue. The next morning is to get up close to the soul heart of Putuoshan, including its most significant temples like Fayu Temple, Huiji Temple, etc.

☛ 2 Days Putuoshan Buddhism Tour

Since there is no flight or train to Putuoshan, seldom tourist visits Putuoshan directly, but goes with its popular nearby tourist cities. Shanghai, Ningbo, Hangzhou and Zhoushan are the top picks.

Top 1: Putuoshan Tour from Shanghai

Touring Putuoshan and the metropolis Shanghai in one go is the hottest choice. Such a tour takes 2~5 days.

☛ 2 Days Putuoshan Classic Tour from Shanghai

Top 2: Putuoshan Tour from Hangzhou

Visiting Hangzhou West Lake and Putuoshan together is also a good choice. About 3~5 days are needed.

☛ 4 Days Hangzhou Putuoshan Tour

Top 3: Putuoshan Tour from Ningbo

Ningbo has an airport with frequent international and domestic flights and also has the closest high speed railway stations to Putuoshan. A Putuoshan and Ningbo tour needs about 3 days around.

Top 4: Putuoshan Tour from Zhoushan

If you are going to visit Putuoshan by flight or from the nearest wharfs, Zhoushan City is always the best gateway city. Therefore, taking short Zhoushan tour before heading to Putuoshan is also great. A Zhoushan Putuoshan tour takes about 2~3 days.

Some visitors also prefer to extend their Putuoshan tour to other famous Buddhist places in China, such as Mount Wutai, Mount Emei, Mount Jiuhua, etc. If you like, please feel free to tell us your preferences, and let our experienced travel consultant customize a tour for you!