Hidden Gem in Putuo｜A 200-Year-Old Zen Temple Nestled in Shenjiamen's Bustling Streets

Name: Tianfeng Zen Temple - Tianfeng Temple 📍Address: No. 217, Siwan Road, Shenjiamen Street, Putuo District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province 🕰️Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (occasional changes) 💰Admission: Free (bring your own incense) 🚌Transport Guide: 🔸Public Transit: Take Peak Express Line 3 to Tianfeng Lou Station, then walk 1.1 km (~15 mins) 🔸Take Express Line 21 to Donghe Station, then walk 1.0 km (~14 mins) 🚗Driving Tips: Navigate to "Tianfeng Zen Temple," but parking is scarce in narrow Shenjiamen streets. Park at Lao Haizhongzhou Underground Garage and walk 300 m. Taxi recommended! ✨Highlights: - Tucked away in the lively old alleys of Shenjiamen - Touch the rings of a 200-year-old podocarpus tree 🌲 - Free incense sticks provided for Buddhist rituals 🙏 - Zen-inspired flowers tended by female monks 📌Nearby Recommendations: Just a 5-minute walk to Shenjiamen Pedestrian Street (Xinjie) Packed with seafood stalls and local snacks 🍢 Perfect for morning worship and afternoon food adventures! 🌸About the Temple: A serendipitous discovery of a century-old Zen sanctuary A Buddhist haven amid urban hustle Traditional gray-tiled courtyard architecture Home to a jade Buddha from Myanmar Morning visits reward you with babbling streams 🎋Exploration Tips: 1. Hike to Xima Minghuang Temple for adventure 2. Drone enthusiasts note: No-fly zone here 3. Best visiting times: Early morning or dusk 4. Wear comfy flat shoes