Keywords: One-day tour guide to Hangzhou Lingyin Temple

[Introduction] Hangzhou Lingyin Temple is located in the West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. It is one of the famous Zen Buddhist temples in China. As an important tourist attraction in Hangzhou, Lingyin Temple attracts many tourists with its long history and magnificent natural landscape. This article will provide you with a detailed one-day tour guide to Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou to help you arrange your itinerary reasonably and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

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1. Introduction to Lingyin Temple

Lingyin Temple It was built during the Xiankang period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,600 years. The temple preserves many precious cultural relics and Buddhist cultural relics, and is an important place for research and practice of Zen Buddhism in China. Lingyin Temple is located at the foot of the beautiful Lingyin Mountain, with beautiful mountains and clear waters and an elegant environment. It is a unique and charming tourist attraction.

2. Itinerary

1. Morning: Arrive at Lingyin Temple

Take a bus or taxi to Lingyin Temple in the morning. Generally speaking, visiting time in the morning is more pleasant, with relatively few crowds, so you can better experience the tranquility and solemnity of the temple.

2. Morning: Visit the main attractions of Lingyin Temple

a. Main Hall: Main Hall is one of the main buildings of Lingyin Temple and the most important Buddhist hall in the temple. The huge golden body of Sakyamuni Buddha is enshrined in the hall, which is magnificent and awe-inspiring.

b. Feilai Peak: Feilai Peak is one of the iconic attractions of Lingyin Temple. There is an ancient stone pagoda on the top of the peak. Legend has it that an Indian Buddhist monk flew to Hangzhou and left Buddhist scriptures here. Hence the name.

c. Medicine Master’s Hall: Medicine Master’s Hall is another important building in Lingyin Temple and is dedicated to the Medicine Master Buddha. The murals and sculptures in the temple are exquisite and it is a good place to learn about Buddhist culture.

3. Lunch: Taste Hangzhou specialties

There are many restaurants with Hangzhou specialties near Lingyin Temple. You can try traditional Longjing shrimps, West Lake vinegar fish and other delicious dishes. Satisfy your taste buds.

4. Afternoon: Visit the scenic spots around Lingyin Temple

a. Broken Bridge: There is a famous scenic spot near Lingyin Temple - Broken Bridge. The Broken Bridge spans the West Lake and is an important scene of the White Snake and Xu Xian in "The Legend of White Snake". It is one of the landmark buildings in Hangzhou.

b. West Lake: Lingyin Temple is located in the West Lake Scenic Area. You can choose to visit other attractions in the West Lake in the afternoon, such as Leifeng Pagoda, Three Pools Reflecting the Moon, etc., to feel the beauty and tranquility of the West Lake.

5. Evening: Watch the night view of Lingyin Temple

In the evening, the night view of Lingyin Temple is particularly charming. You can enjoy the beautiful night view of Lingyin Temple and the surrounding mountains and rivers from the observation deck near the temple, and feel the tranquility and mystery that is different from the daytime.

3. Precautions

1. Dress appropriately: Since Lingyin Temple is a Buddhist holy place, tourists should pay attention to dressing appropriately.Do not wear short skirts, shorts or other overly revealing clothing.

2. Respect religious beliefs: In temples, tourists should respect Buddhist beliefs and not make loud noises or touch Buddha statues at will.

3. Pay attention to protecting the environment: The natural environment around Lingyin Temple is beautiful. Visitors should pay attention to protecting the environment and not litter or destroy vegetation.

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As an important place for Chinese Zen Buddhism, Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou not only has a long history and rich cultural connotation, but also has magnificent natural landscapes. By arranging your itinerary properly, you can fully experience the charm of Lingyin Temple. I hope the one-day tour guide to Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou provided in this article will be helpful to your trip. I hope you will have an unforgettable time at Lingyin Temple.

[Reference Vocabulary]

1. Lingyin Temple

2. Zen Buddhism

3. Longjing Shrimp-Longjing Shrimp

4. West Lake Scenic Area

5. Leifeng Pagoda-Leifeng Pagoda

6. Three Pools Reflecting the Moon- Three Pools Mirroring the Moon