Nán pǔtuó sì (South Putuo Temple)
南普陀寺
10.01.2013
Nanputuo. Another famous must-see of Xiamen.
Nanputuo temple is situated very near the Xiamen University campus and is accessible free of charge.
The temple is fronted by a lake with large lilly-pads.
The courtyards are most delightfully chinese...
Behind them a humble-looking path beckons...
...winds its way higher and higher...
...through caves...
...past benches, card tables, and pagodas each offering a new stunning viewpoint...
and at last out to a breathtaking view of the south of the island.
The red roofs of Xiamen University are visible below, wth Gulangyu Island a shadow in the distance.
As I left the courtyards were buzzing with colour - although what the occasion was I didn't know
