This is an unusual shrine built round a cave in the rocks on the island's eastern shore. It is said that at certain times you can see an image of Guanyin at the back of the cave, and the place is usually full of people peering hopefully into the darkness. When you've had enough of sightseeing, it's time to head for the beach. Opportunities for sea bathing are rare in China, and Putuoshan's fine, relatively empty beaches are one of its chief attractions. Eating on Putuoshan can be a mixed experience.
Most produce has to be brought in from the mainland and is correspondingly expensive.
Restaurant owners often use this as an excuse for ruthless overcharging. On the other hand, it would be a pity to leave without trying some of the island's excellent seafood. The best places to eat in the village are the hotel restaurants. Outside most establishments you'll see tubs and buckets of water containing a bewildering assortment of marine life, all of which are allegedly edible. There are shops in the village where you can buy dried versions of all these delicacies, and a selection of dehydrated fish, shrimps and seaweed would make an unusual souvenir.