(普陀山)

Putuo Mountain(普陀山)

Ladies and Gentlemen，

Welcome to Putuo Mountain.It ismy honor to be your tour guide，I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you all.［Introduce yourself to the guests.］

Putuo Mountain，one of the Four Holy Buddhist Mountains，covers an area of 12.5 square kilometers.Famous temples，monasteries，nunneries are located all over the mountain.The remaining ten ancient architec-ture complexes and historical sights were built during the Song，Yuan，Ming，and Qing dynasties.In its heyday Putuo Mountain once had 82 temples and 128 huts accommodating 4，000 monks and nuns.When you walk on the paths，you probably can come across monks in kasaya(the robe of a Buddhist monk).The glorious scenery，as well as the glamour concerned with Buddhism，makes ita sacred mountain.

Puji Temple

Now we are in front of the biggest temple on Putuo Mountain.It is the largest of its kind in Southeast China.Puji Temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty(618-907 A.D.).In the 3^rd year of the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty(1080 A.D.) it was reconstructed，moved and given its present name，the Puji Temple.Repair of the temple began during the 38^th year of Qing Dynasty Kangxi Emperor's reign and this work was finished by the9^th year of Emperor Yongzheng's reign(1731 A.D.).It was then also granted the horizontal inscribed boards，each of which had the words of“popular-saving masses of souls”and“popular-saving Buddhist temple”inscribed on them.According to legend，one day an emperor wanted to visit this temple.Because he came dressed as a normal peasant，a monk wouldn't let him in through the main door and instead let him in through the side door.Furiously，the emperor ordered that no one be allowed to enter that entrance.So now you have to enter it through a side door.

There are altogether over 200 structures，including Hall of Heavenly Kings，Hall of Yuantong，Building of Buddhist Scriptures，and Hall of Abbots.The 9 halls，12 pavilions and 1612 houses cover an area of 14，000 square meters and makes the Puji Temple magnificent and grand in scale.The Hall of Yuantong is the main building in Puji Temple，in which there is an 8.8-meter-high bronze statue of Kwan-yin，the only representation of Kwan-yin constructed by native inhabitants living around.On both sides of the hall there are 32 statues of the reincarnation of Kwan-yin，as legend has it that Kwan-yin was infinitely powerful that she would grant any wish.In its main hall sits also a magnificent Buddha flanked by statues of the Eighteen Mythical Disciples.The temple can hold more than 1，000 people at the same time.In the early morning(4:00 a.m.) you can accompany the monks in their chanting and worshipping of the goddess Kwan-yin.

Haiyin Pool

Look! The beautiful pool is named Haiyin Pool.Its literally meaning is Lotus Flower Pool because it used to be covered with lotus flowers.The Pool has been polluted and the flowers could no longer be seen.Nowadays it has been cleaned and there are already new plants growing which you can admire at the end of the summer.Haiyin Pool was built during Ming Dynasty.

It is also called the“setting-free pool”，because Buddhist monks release turtles and fish in the pool.Tourists can buy little turtles and release them in the pool.The area around Haiyin Pool is a gathering place for tourists，Tai Chi practitioners，and souvenir vendors.

There are three stone bridges crossing the pool，the middle one for the emperor，the east one for nobles，and the west one for commoners.The bridge in the middle is flat and broad.In the north direction it leads to the central entrance of Puji Temple，and in the south it leads to Yubei Pavilion(Imperial Stele Pavilion).In the middle of the bridge stands a little octagonal pavilion.The bridge in the east is called Yong Shou Qiao(Bridge of Longevity) and was also built during the Ming EmperorWanli's reign(1573-1620 A.D.).The bridge is 6 meters high，33.3 meters long and 7.5 meters wide.Some 20 miniature lions standing，lying and sitting in different positions line both sides of the bridge.The bridge in the west is called Yao Chi Bridge.

Yubei Pavilion

This is Yubei Pavilion which means a pavilion with an imperial stele in it.It was built in 1734 during the Qing Emperor Yongzheng's reign.The square pavilion is9meters high，while the one to the side is9.5meters high.In the middle of the pavilion stands an imperial stele made in 1931 with a height of5.2meters，a depth of0.32meters，and a width of 1.32 meters.The top of the stele is decorated with Buddhist figures.

Multi-Treasure Pagoda

The Multi-Treasure Pagoda is a5-story quadrangular pagoda completely made out of stones from Taihu Lake in Jiangsu Province.The pagoda is 18 meters high.The lower part is a huge platform encircled by stone balustrades.On the platform is the pedestal of the pagoda，also made of stone and surrounded by balustrades.The steeple is a boxshaped stupa，the four corners of which are in the shape of four banana leaves.The four sides of the pagoda have carved images of Buddha and niches.The platform below the pagoda also has carved images of Buddha，bodhisattvas and Buddhist devotees，demonstrating excellent craftsmanship.

The Multi-Treasure Pagoda is located on the east side of Haiyin Pool，southeastof Puji Temple.It was built under the supervision of the monk Yuzhong in 1333-1334 during the reign of the Yuan Dynasty's Yuantong Emperor.It was then rebuilt in 1592.

The Multi-Treasure Pagoda is regarded as a rare treasure among China's ancient pagodas because of its unique architecture form，exquisite carvings and excellent state of preservation.It is the only stone pagoda built during the Yuan Dynasty in Zhejiang Province.It is one of Putuo Mountain's three treasures.

Fayu Temple

Now we are in the second largest temple on the island.This temple is famous for its ancient architecture，delicate wood carvings and calligraphy inscribed by ancient emperors.It is located on the left side of Baihua Hill's summit，close to 1，000-pace Beach.You can either walk up or take a cable there.

Its history reportedly goes back to 1580，during the Ming Dynasty.As the monk Da Chi prayed to Kwan-yin at the Cave of Tidal Sound，he envisioned that a large bamboo had washed ashore on the1，000-pace Beach.Soon afterward，he built a hut on the beach and named it the“Sea Tide Nunnery”(Haichao Nunnery).Many faithful adherents helped the modest temple expand through the years.In 1699，Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty decreed that the deserted imperial palace in what is now Nanjing had to be moved to Putuo Mountain to enshrine Kwan-yin.The main hall was added and Emperor Kangxi bestowed a horizontal tablet inscribed with four characters of“Tian Hua Fa Yu”，which has been interpreted asmeaning that Buddhist doctrines are like rain and flowers from heaven.Hence，the Fayu Temple got its name.

There are now 294 halls and rooms，occupying a floor space of 8，800 square meters.A miniature golden pagoda stands between the Nine-dragon wall and the first of the temple's several halls，where visitors can toss coins through windows for good luck.The main hall is called Jiulong Hall and was built during Qing Dynasty.The ceiling is concave and 9 dragons playing with pearls are craved into the middle of it.

Huiji Temple

As we can see，this temple is ideally located on the peak of the hill，commanding an excellent view of the rising sun in the morning.The temple，then third largest on the mountain，has four halls，seven palaces and six attics.Its halls are cleverly built in one line according to the geographical position.The Buddha Sakyamuni is worshipped only in Huiji Temple.Some 1，000 stones make a path down the hill from the front of the temple.You can also visit the temple using the cable way.

In the early days of the temple，it was just a pagoda made of stone.During Ming Dynasty it was made into a small temple.In 1793，during the Qing Emperor Qianlong's，this small temple was enlarged to a bigger temple and under the reign of Emperor Guangxu(1871-1908 A.D.)，it became the third largest temple on the island.Currently the temple covers an area of 7，902.93 squaremeters.

Fanyin Cave

The cave in front of us is Fanyin Cave，which means Sanskrit Sound Cave.The two walls of its entrance are like cliffs facing each other and are about 70 meters high and 50 meters deep inwards.There is a big natural rock spanning over the cliff like a huge stone bridge.It can be reached by walking from the cliff top down along the cliff stairs more than 200 steps.

It is foggy everywhere in the cave and the fog changes into many strange shapes under the influence of the sunlight and waves.The Buddhist believers regard these changeable phenomena as the embodiment of Kwan-yin and prostrate themselves in worship.When the sea tide enters the cave，the frightening sounds are like a lion's roar and tiger's howl.Indeed，the sounds are loud enough to make your ears tingle.

Stone of Two Tortoises

The Stone of Two Tortoises is more than just a rock at the west foot of the Meiling Peak.It's a sculpture of two tortoises made by nature.One is squatting on the top of the rock turning its head back to look down; the other is climbing up to the rock，and looking up.The legend has it that the two tortoises used to be the premiers in the Dragon Palace in the East China Sea.They were sent to listen to Kwan-yin's preaching in secret.They were so fascinated by the preaching that they forgot to go back down to the sea and became stones forever.

Pantuo Rock

Its name means literally a huge stone on a mountain.It looks like a cone，standing on the top of another rock.The rock appears to be hanging in the air and seems ready to fall.However，it has stayed there for thousands of years and has never moved or been shaken.

Kwan-yin of the South Sea

Now the wonderful statue in front of us is the Kwan-yin of the South Sea.Itwas built with bronze，limestone，marble and gold in 1998.The statue of Kwan-yin is 20 meters high and，together with the supporting base，reaches a height of 33 meters.The height of 33 meters could represent the 33 bodies of Kwan-yin or the 33 layers getting to the Buddhist Paradise in Buddhist doctrine.Since the completion of this imposing statue，it has been annually visited and worshipped by millions of pilgrims.The statue itself is a great piece of art，visible by boat far from the island.Today，the statue has become one of Putuo Mountain's most symbolic sights.Kwan-yin of the South Sea protects the fishermen and helps them catch fish.She is holding a helm in her left hand，symbolizing her alliance with the fishermen.

Legend has it that Kwan-yin was born on February 19^th of the lunar calendar，achieved enlightenment on June 19th and achieved nirvana on September 19^th.On such dates，pilgrims from home and abroad congregate at Putuo Mountain to pay homage to the Goddess.Her anniversary-the opening of the statue-is celebrated on the 26^th of October.

The Cave of Tidal Sound

The Cave of Tidal Sound is situated in front of the Purple Bamboo Forest，on the seaside.It is not a real cave buta big vertical gash in the cliff face.Day and night you can hear the thundering sound of the tide.During Qing Emperor Kangxi's reign(1662-1722 A.D.)，its name waswritten on one side of the cave.Pilgrims and monks once believed that Kwanyin would appear here in visions in response to fervent prayers.

Purple Bamboo Forest

Purple Bamboo Forest is on the topside of the Cave of Tidal Sound.Although the purple bamboo isn't as exciting as it sounds，there is a little temple worth seeing.In the earlier days it was called “listening to the tides temple”.In 1928，it was renamed Zizhulin.It has been rebuilt a few times， the last time being in 1990.That reconstruction lasted 3 years.The temple has 3 main buildings， there are 128 rooms，and its total area is 4，424 square meters.

Kwan-yin Footprint

Close to the Purple Bamboo Forest and the Statue of Kwan-yin，you can find Kwan-yin's footprints.You can see the goddess'double-human size footprints on a rock by the sea.She jumped to a place about 10 km away from the Mount Luojia.

The Beaches

Apart from being a sacred buddhist mountain，Putuo Mountain is also known as a haven of blue sea，golden beaches and sun，making it an ideal place to spend a relaxing weekend.The island boasts a few excellent beaches on each of its corners; among these，the 1，000-pace Beach and the 100-pace Beach are the most famous and are regarded as the best beaches near Shanghai.

100-pace Beach lies to the east of the Multi-Treasure Pagoda，on the northeast of the Chaoyang Pavilion，which is adjacent to the beach.It is 600 meters long，and a small cape named“Lion's Tail”is located in its middle.The beach boasts very fine sand and an excellent surf.The latter feature makes it a ideal place to surf and bath.It is also a great place for watching the sunrise.In summer，it is quite charming: the blue sky sets off the blue sea，golden sands set off white waves，and you can enjoy yourselves very much.

The 1，000-pace Sand Beach is about 1000 meters long.The sand is clean and pure and reputed to be as“soft like moss with the color as yellow as gold”.You can enjoy yourselves by walking on the flat sands barefoot，accompanied by blasts of billows.

Ladies and gentlemen，because time is limited，we have to stop here today.I hope you will return to Putuo Mountain，and I will be very happy to be your guide again.OK!Good luck to all of you.Goodbye!

各位朋友大家好!欢迎来到普陀山游玩!很荣幸成为大家的导游，首先让我来自我介绍一下。［作自我介绍］

普陀山是四大佛教名山之一，占地面积12.5平方千米。山上名寺名庵星罗棋布。遗存下来的十大古代建筑群和历史遗迹建于宋、元、明、清各个朝代。在鼎盛时期，普陀山曾有82座寺庙，128间茅棚，僧尼达4000余人。当你走在路上，随时就有可能碰到身着袈裟的僧尼。迷人的风景和佛教的魅力使普陀山成为一座圣山。

普济寺

现在在我们面前的就是普陀山最大的寺庙，它是中国东南部规模最大的寺庙。普济寺起源于唐代，在宋朝神宗皇帝统治的第三年(公元1080年)重建，并改名为现在的“普济寺”。清康熙三十八年(公元1699年)开始对普济寺进行修复，雍正九年(公元1731年)完工，并分别赐予了“普度众生”和“普济寺”的匾额悬挂于寺庙顶端。传说当年有一位皇帝想进此寺，但由于他穿了一套普通的服饰，和尚不让他走正门，请他从侧门进。此后，被激怒的皇帝便下令，不允许任何人从正门入，所以现在我们得从侧门进入。

普济寺共有200间建筑物，包括天王寺、圆通寺、藏经阁、方丈室等，共有9个大厅、12座楼阁和1612间房间，建筑宏伟、规模庞大，占地1.4万平方米。圆通寺是普济寺的主体建筑，其中有一个高8.8米的观音铜像，是由普陀山当地人兴建的代表观音的唯一雕像。大厅两旁有32座观音转世像。传说观音是法力无边，有求必应的。宏伟壮观的一尊佛像两旁是十八罗汉像。庙里能够同时容纳1000人以上，常人在清晨(凌晨4时)可以和僧侣们一起诵经和参拜观音菩萨。

海印池

瞧!这个美丽的池子叫做海印池。它的字面意思是莲花池，因为池子里面曾经长满了莲花，后来池子被污染，所有的花朵都凋谢了。海印池起源于明代，它又称“放生池”，因为佛教僧侣将海龟池鱼在这里放生，游客也可以买到小龟，在这里将他们放生。海印池一带还是旅行团、太极拳练习者、纪念品商贩们的聚集之地。大家看，这里有三个石桥横跨池子，中间的桥是皇帝专行，东桥为王侯贵族们通行，西边的桥则是普通老百姓通行的。桥的中间是广恩楼，往北方向延伸是普济寺的入口处，往南方向则通往御碑亭。中间的桥上有一座小八角凉亭。东大桥叫做永寿桥，建于明万历年间。桥高6米，长33.3米，宽7.5米，桥的两边各有20只小狮子立在不同位置。人们把西大桥叫做瑶池桥。

御碑亭

这是御碑亭，意思就是皇帝御赐碑的亭子，它始建于清朝雍正统治期间的1734年。这座方形的亭子高9米，在亭子中间竖立着一块5.2米高、0.32米厚、约1.32米宽的皇碑。在碑的顶端装饰着佛像。

多宝佛塔

多宝佛塔是一座五层高的四角佛塔，整座塔由太湖石建成。佛塔高18米，底部是一个石栏环绕着的大平台，平台上是宝塔的基座，基座也是由石头建成，石栏围护。塔尖是箱形的舍利塔，舍利塔的四个角形状犹如四片香蕉叶。四方的佛塔刻有佛龛，底部的平台也雕刻着精致灵巧的佛像、菩萨和一些信徒。

多宝佛塔位于海印池东侧，普济寺东南边，它始建于元朝圆通皇帝时期，高僧榆中主持的1333年至1334年期间，1592年重建。多宝佛塔由于其独特的形式、精美的雕刻和完好的保存被视为我国罕见的珍宝。这是浙江唯一一座始建于元代的石佛塔，也是普陀山三大镇山法宝之一。

法雨寺

现在我们来到了岛上的第二大寺庙，它以古老的建筑艺术、细腻的木雕和古代帝王的书法而著称。它位于百花山的左顶端，接近千步滩，你可以选择坐索道或是步行上山。

法雨寺的历史可以追溯到1580年。明朝时期，一名僧人在潮音洞祈求观音时，他想象到有一根大竹子被冲上了千步滩，随后，他在沙滩上建了一间小屋，命名为“海潮寺”。许多忠实信徒解囊捐助以扩大寺庙。1699年，清朝康熙皇帝明令，在南京荒废的皇宫迁至普陀山以供奉观音，大厅增设了康熙皇帝御笔“天花法雨”的匾额，意思是佛教教义如同天上掉下来的鲜花和雨水一样，法雨寺因此而得名。

目前法雨寺有294个房间及厅堂，占地面积8800平方米。一个微型的黄金宝塔立于九龙壁和第一礼堂之间，在这里，游客们可以投掷硬币以求好运。正殿叫做九龙殿，建于清朝。天花板上凹进去的部分是九龙戏珠。

慧济寺

我们可以看到，这座寺庙位于最理想的山顶位置，是观看日出的最佳地点。这座寺庙是普陀山的第三大庙，共有四个大厅、七个宫殿和六个阁楼。从地理位置来看，大厅巧妙地建在同一个中轴线上。慧济寺是祭祀佛祖释迦牟尼的。庙前有千级石阶下山，大家也可以乘坐索道参观寺庙。

在早期，这里只是石头堆积的塔，在明朝时建了一座小寺庙。1793年，清朝乾隆时朝将庙宇进行了扩建，到光绪时期，慧济寺成了岛上的第三大庙宇，如今庙占地面积7902.93平方米。

梵音洞

现在展现在我们面前的洞穴是梵音洞。入口处的两堵岩壁相互对立，约70米高、50米深，庞大的天然岩石峭壁像一个巨大的横跨石桥。步行从悬崖绝壁由上而下沿楼梯下200多级，就可以到达。

洞中浓雾弥漫，在阳光和海浪的作用下，雾的形状变化万千。佛教信徒们把这些变幻莫测的现象看做是观音的化身。当海潮进入洞穴时，惊恐的声音听起来像狮子的吼叫、老虎的咆哮，震耳欲聋。

二龟听法石

二龟听法石不是在西岩脚下梅岭山顶的一块普通石头，它是大自然的雕刻品。一只龟蹲坐在高高的岩石上，头转回往下看;另一只是向上爬岩石，仰视着。传说，两只龟原为东海龙宫的大臣，他们被秘密地送去听观音说教，他们听得入了迷以至于忘了回到大海，结果变成了永远的石块。

磐陀石

磐陀的名字从字面上看就是山上的一块巨石的意思。看起来像一个松果，立在另一个岩石的顶部。石头似乎是悬在空中，好像随时会掉下来，不过，它却在那里伫立了几千年，从来没有动摇过。

南海观音

我们面前的这座优美的雕像是南海观音。它建造于1998年，是由青铜、石灰石、大理石和黄金组成的。观音塑像高20米，连同座基达33米。33米的高度可能代表了观音的33个化身或者是佛教教义中到达西天的33层机关。自从这一塑像落成之后，每年的朝圣游客都有百万人。塑像本身就是一个巨大的艺术品，坐在游船上很远就可以看得见。今天，它已成为普陀山塑像最风光的象征。南海观音保护着当地的渔民顺利起航，她左手持掌舵，象征她与渔民共患难。

潮音洞

潮音洞位于紫竹林前方，靠近海边。它不是一个真正的大洞，而是峭壁边的一个巨大裂缝。白天和晚上都可以听到隆隆的浪潮声。康熙年间，有人将“潮音洞”的名字刻在了一边的山洞。香客和僧侣认为，观音会在这里回应教徒们的热切祈祷。

紫竹林

紫竹林位于潮音洞上方，虽然紫竹并不像人们所听到的那样神奇，但有一个小寺庙还是值得人们去看一看。早期它被称为“听潮庙”，1928年更名为紫竹林。它历经了几次重建，最后一次重建是在1990年，重建历时3年。庙宇有3个主体建筑，共128室，总面积达4424平方米。

观音脚印

接近紫竹林和观音塑像，大家可以找到观音的脚印。大家可以看到观音的脚印在靠近海边的石头上，是普通脚印的两倍大小，她跳到珞珈山的附近，大约10千米以外的地方。

海滩

除了佛教圣山，普陀山还以其碧海、金色沙滩、阳光、度过理想轻松的周末而著称。岛上美丽的海滩遍布每一个角落，其中，百步滩及千步滩被视为上海附近最有名、最好的海滩。

百步滩，位于多宝佛塔东部，朝阳亭东北方，毗邻千步滩。跨度达600米，中间有些海角命名为“狮子尾巴”。这里拥有柔软的沙滩，是海浴、冲浪、看日出最好的地方。在夏季，这是更加迷人--蓝天碧海，金沙滩掀起白色波浪，大家可以充分地享受。

千步滩大约有千米长，沙子干净透明，被誉为“黄如金沙软如苔”。伴随着阵阵海浪，大家可以充分地享受赤脚走在软绵绵的沙滩上带来的快感。

各位朋友，由于时间有限，我们今天的游览就到这里!我希望大家能再次到普陀山来游玩，我也会非常高兴再次为大家导游。好了，祝各位好运，再见!