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Buddhist Culture

Buddhist Culture From Monk Huili to Master Hongyi, Hangzhou’ connection with Buddhism stretches for thousands of years. In the area, not only the elderly love to worship Buddhism, but the young are also eager to seek blessings from the old religion. When ancient beliefs meet modern expressions, Hangzhou's Buddhist culture has acquired a new definition.

Lingyin Temple · Feilai Peak Rock Images

Boasting a history of more than 1,600 years, Lingyin or Soul’s Retreat Temple enjoys enormous popularity as a worshiping site in Hangzhou. The statues of Feilai or Flying Peak are distributed on the cliffs and among the natural caves at the north foot of the small hill. More than 380 stone carvings from the Five Dynasties to the Song and Yuan are rare art treasures of ancient grottoes in southern China.
1 Fayun Lane
+86 571 87968665
45 yuan for Feilai Peak and 30 yuan for Lingyin Temple
06:30~17:15
Yongfu Temple
The most beautiful garden-style temple in Hangzhou, the Yongfu or Eternal Blessing blends the mountain setting with the architectural layout in an asymmetrical presentation of the Zen.
16 Fayun Lane (inside Feilai Peak · Lingyin Temple Scenic Area)
07:00~17:30
Lingshun Temple
Known as "the fi rst temple of fortune under heaven", it is favored by those seeking wealth and career success. Standing in front of the temple, you can have a panoramic view of the West Lake and even the magnifi cent Qiantang River in the far distance.
top of North Peak (accessible on foot or by cable car)
07:30~17:00

Taoguang Temple

Since ancient times, it has been a famous destination for Buddhist prayer, mountain and river sight. The Guanhai or Viewing the River Pavilion offers a sweeping view of West Lake and Qiantang River.

9 Fayunn Lane
Covered in the entrance ticket of Feilai Peak
07:00~17:30

Faxi Temple
The most popular "Internet celebrity temple" among young people, the Faxi or Dharma Happiness is famous for its 500-year-old magnolia tree and Buddhist charms.
338 Tianzhu Rd
+86 571 87986176
10 yuan
06:30~18:00