When visiting Lingyin Temple, you need to pay attention to the following:
1. Opening hours
Lingyin Temple is open from 06:30 to 18:15 daily and closes at 17:45. Please plan your trip in advance to ensure you arrive within opening hours.
2. Ticket information
Lingyin Temple is located in the Feilai Peak scenic area, so you need to buy two tickets to enter Lingyin Temple:
Tickets to Feilai Peak Scenic spot: The price is 45 yuan.
Lingyin Temple ticket: The price is 30 yuan, often called “fragrant flower ticket”.
It is recommended to make an appointment in advance in the official channel (such as “West Lake Tourism” wechat public account) to purchase Feilai Peak scenic spot tickets, Lingyin Temple tickets can be purchased at the scene.
Dress and etiquette
Dress appropriately: In order to respect the solemn atmosphere of the temple, it is recommended to wear long pants and a suitable top, and avoid wearing skirts, shorts, slippers and other clothes that are too revealing or casual.
Etiquette:
When entering the temple, please avoid stepping on the threshold to show respect for the temple.
Please keep quiet in the temple, do not make loud noises, and do not touch cultural relics and Buddha statues casually.
When taking pictures, please observe the temple’s regulations and do not take pictures of the Buddha.
Fourth, incense and worship Buddha
Free incense: Lingyin Temple provides free 3-column fragrance for believers to use, promote civilized incense worship, avoid carrying a lot of incense into the garden.
Real-name worship: When worshiping Buddha, you can declare your family (such as name, ID number, etc.) and explain your wishes to show piety.
5. Tour routes and scenic spots
Tour route:
It is recommended to visit the Feilai Peak scenic area first, which has the largest grotto statues in southern China, including the Butuo Monk statue of the Yuan Dynasty and the Maitreya Giant Buddha of the Five Dynasties.
Then walk up the stairs along the mountain road and visit the main halls such as Tianwang Hall, Mahavira Hall, Medicine Teacher Hall, and Sutras Hall in turn to feel the charm of ancient Chinese wooden architecture.
Featured Attractions:
Heavenly King Hall: Dedicated to Maitreya Buddha and the four Heavenly Kings, implying peace and good luck.
Mahavira Hall: Dedicated to Sakyamuni Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva and Dizang Bodhisattva, is a good place to seek money and career.
Pharmacy Hall: Worship the “Three Eastern saints”, pray for health and longevity, no disease and no disaster.
If the physical strength allows: you can climb to the top of the Tao Guang Temple, overlooking the entire Lingyin Temple panorama, overlooking the West Lake scenery.
6. Other precautions
What to bring: It is recommended to bring necessary items such as ID card, charging bank, and light backpack. If you plan to eat in the temple, you can bring some dry food or vegetarian food.
Weather and sun protection: Plan your trip according to the weather forecast and bring rain gear and sun protection. In summer, the vegetation in Lingyin Temple is dense, but the sun is strong, please take sunscreen measures.
Respect religious culture: Lingyin Temple is a sacred place for Buddhism, please respect the local religious culture and customs, do not do inappropriate behavior in the temple.
Pay attention to the safety of personal belongings: During the tour, please take good care of personal belongings to avoid loss or theft.
7. Special recommendation
Please 18 seeds: At the entrance and exit of Lingyin Temple, you can find a string of 18 seeds bracelet opened with light, the price is 46 yuan. This string has special meaning and can be taken home as a memorial or blessing.
Experience Zen tea culture: There is a tea room in Lingyin Temple, you can taste tea, experience the cultural charm of Zen tea.
By following the above precautions, you will be able to have a pleasant and memorable stay at Lingyin Temple. Wish you a pleasant trip!
