Lingyin Temple play guide
1. Basic information
Add: No.1 Fayun Lane, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Opening hours: 06:30-18:15 (Closing time: 17:45)
Ticket information:
Feilai Peak Scenic spot ticket: 45 yuan (including Feilai Peak, Yuye Youlan, Yongfu Zen Temple, Tao Guang Temple)
Lingyin Temple Fragrant Flower Voucher: 30 yuan (to be purchased separately)
Contact number: 0571-87968665 (If in doubt, please call in advance)
2. Traffic guide
Public Transport:
Take Metro Line 1 to Longxiang Bridge Station, transfer to bus No. 7, You No. 1, You No. 2, No. 807, No. 837 to Lingyin Station, walk to it.
You can also take Metro Line 10 to Huanglong Sports Center Station and transfer to Lingyin special bus.
Self-drive: Navigate to Lingyin Temple parking lot, but the holiday parking space is tight, it is recommended to park around the shopping mall (such as Hubin Yintai) and walk to the scenic spot.
Third, the tour route recommendation
Classic route:
Feilai Peak Scenic entrance → Near the West Sky Wall → Ling Quan → Feilai Peak Statue Group → Tao Guang Temple → Yongfu Zen Temple → Lingyin Temple
Detailed route description:
Feilai Peak Entrance: After purchasing Feilai Peak entrance ticket, enter the scenic spot.
Very close to the West: The entrance of the scenic area of the wall, engraved with the “near West day” four words, meaning the distance from the West heaven paradise is very close.
Ling Spring: A fresh spring under the Feilai Peak, the water is clear, you can take a rest.
Feilaifeng Statue Group: Focus on visiting Qinglin Cave, Yulu Cave, Longhong Cave and other places of cliff stone statues, feel the charm of ancient grotto art.
Tao Guang Temple: Located halfway up the North Peak, the temple has a quiet environment and overlooks the beautiful West Lake.
Yongfu Zen Temple: Same origin with Lingyin Temple in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, five courtyards scattered in the mountains, the integration of architecture and nature, is a good place to take photos.
Lingyin Temple: Visit Tianwang Hall, Mahavira Hall, Medicine Teacher Hall and other major halls, feel the solemn and mysterious thousands of ancient temples.
Four, scenic spot introduction
Feilaifeng Statue Group:
Fei Lai peak also known as Lingjiu peak, the mountain is 168 meters high, the mountain is composed of limestone.
The Feilaifeng Statue Group is an important work of cave art in southern China, with more than 380 stone statues from the Five dynasties, Song and Yuan dynasties.
Must-see attractions: Qinglin Cave, Yulu Cave, Longhong Cave, Ligong Tower, Cold Spring, etc.
Lingyin Temple:
It was founded in the first year of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (326 AD), and has a history of about 1,700 years.
The main buildings in the temple are Tianwang Hall, Maxiongbao Hall, medicine teacher Hall, Huayan Hall and so on.
Must-see attractions: Tianwang Hall, Daxiongbao Hall, Medicine Teacher Hall, Five hundred Arhats Hall, Jigong Hall, etc.
Recommended Buddha ritual route: Tianwang Hall (peace) → Daxiongbao Hall (career) → Pharmacist Hall (health) → Huayan Hall (study) → Ji Gong Hall (marriage).
Tao Guang Temple:
Built by Taoist monk Tao Guang in Shu, the temple has a quiet environment and is a good place to drink tea and talk about Taoism.
Must-see attractions: Guanhai Pavilion (overlooking the West Lake), Lv Dongbin Hall, Daxiongbao Hall, etc.
Yongfu Zen Temple:
With the same origin as Lingyin Temple in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the five courtyards are scattered in the mountains, and the architecture and nature are integrated.
Must-see attractions: Fuquan Tea House (tasting Longjing tea), Red Maple Path (best in autumn), Fuxing Pavilion (overlooking the panoramic view of West Lake), etc.
Five, food recommendation
Lingyin Temple Shifang Garden: Located in Lingyin Temple, it provides arhami noodles, vegetarian geese and other vegetarian dishes, with light taste and affordable prices.
Yongfu Temple Fuquan Tea House: providing vegetarian noodles with seasonal side dishes, per capita consumption of about 30 yuan, quiet environment, is a good place to drink tea and rest.
Tao Guang Temple Tao Guang Tea Temple: Located halfway up the North peak, it provides vegetarian vegetarian dishes such as green vegetable juice and noodles. The price is slightly higher, but the scenery is excellent.
Six, precautions
Make an appointment in advance: It is recommended to make an appointment in advance to purchase tickets in the official channels to avoid queuing at the scene.
Dress appropriately: When entering the temple, please dress appropriately and avoid wearing skirts, shorts, slippers and other clothes that are too revealing.
Respect for etiquette: Please keep quiet in the temple, do not make loud noises, and do not touch cultural relics and Buddha statues casually.
Pay attention to environmental protection: do not litter in the scenic spot, and jointly maintain the environment of the scenic spot.
Be safe: Watch your feet during the tour and do not climb dangerous areas.
7. Special Tips
Free Open Days: Lingyin Temple is open for free on some specific dates (such as Guanyin Bodhisattva Christmas, Hangzhou West Lake Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, etc.), please pay attention to the official announcement for specific dates.
Night tour: Lingyin Temple is open until 1:30 am on the first and 15th eve of each month, providing night tour activities, but it should be noted that the midnight incense needs to queue up 3 hours in advance.
According to the above guide to visit Lingyin Temple, you will be able to fully appreciate the historical and cultural heritage of this thousand-year-old temple and the beauty of natural scenery. Wish you a pleasant trip!
