Qianbusha & Baibusha Beaches
千步沙·百步沙
Two fine-sand beaches on Mount Putuo's east coast. Qianbusha is about 1.7 km long, a great place on the island to watch the sunrise and wade in the surf.
Baibusha lies east of Puji Temple, and Qianbusha is to its north, in front of Fayu Temple. Both beaches have fine, soft sand, face the East China Sea and are backed by forest, making them the most popular spots on Mount Putuo apart from the temples. Watching the sunrise at Qianbusha in the early morning and strolling along the sand in the evening are most pleasant. In summer you can wade into the sea, but only in the swimming areas opened by the scenic area. It is included in the Mount Putuo ticket. A coastal promenade lets you walk from Puji Temple to Fayu Temple, passing both beaches, in about 40 minutes. Don't wander far at low tide, and mind the tides and sea conditions.
Opening hours
Open all day (swimming area open in summer)
Nearby sights
- Fayu Temple
- Puji Temple
- Huiji Temple & Foding Mountain
- Zizhulin, Bukenqu Guanyin Hall & Chaoyin Cave
- Xitian Scenic Area & Pantuo Rock
- Mount Putuo & Nanhai Guanyin Statue
- Fanyin Cave
- Mount Putuo Guanyin Dharma Realm