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Lingyin Temple

1,307 Reviews

#2 of 403 things to do in Hangzhou

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites, Sacred & Religious Sites

No.1 Fayun Alley, Lingyin Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, China

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Built in 326 A.D. at the foot of Lingyin Mountain, this temple features a main hall extending 33.5 meters in height, a statue of Sakyamuni carved out of 24 pieces of camphor wood and a laughing Buddha covered in gold.

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No.1 Fayun Alley, Lingyin Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, China

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Annie E

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Peaceful retreat and place of reflection

A beautiful park surrounds the Lingyuin Temple. From the car parking area, you walk through high quality shops and cafes into a green forest with trickling streams and gushing waterfalls. You can choose to walk up the paved path or cross the stream and walk...More

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Foo Vung T

8033

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Just another temple

Other than some historical significance of this temple, there is nothing much to offer at this temple. It is over commercialised. The entrance fee is high. It collects an entrance fee just to get into the park that are outside the temple and another entrance...More

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Klein C

528

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Beautiful palce with ancient buddha caves and temples

We enjoyed beautiful mountain views along the road to this place, and actually you can find two ancient temples(one is Linguine Temple) here and some ancient Buddha caves on the rocky mountains. Worthy to come !

Thank Klein C

Millenium2016

Switzerland

22176

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Don't miss it !

You must visit this temple which is a marvel in the foothills with many caves and statues. The temple itself is one of the most beautiful in China, out of the big cities and very alive by the community of monks who make it up....More

1 Thank Millenium2016

mgaivao

Luxembourg

9745

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Dont't miss it.

Really enjoyable visit to the temple that has several levels. Note that it is a bit far from the city center.

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tommacmass

Westborough, Massachusetts

3921

Reviewed August 14, 2018

Ancient and Beautiful Site

We love this place. It is historic, with Bhuddas all around, all types giant, differnt "moods'. The kids loved it. We stayed for hours exploring

2 Thank tommacmass

Ishay A

Nahsholim

Reviewed August 12, 2018

amazing place, must visit in Hangzhou

amazing place, must visit in Hangzhou. natural and well kept, the temples are beuitiful. The views of the city in the jungle from the top temple is a must.

1 Thank Ishay A

anandnagori

India

407

Reviewed August 12, 2018

Beautiful Architecture!!

Lingyin Temple is one of the most beautiful place in Hangzhou. You can feel and experience the Chinese couture and traditions here. It requires 2-3 hours to see the complete place. There is full greenery everywhere and it is very peaceful. I'd definitely recommend everyone...More

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Alexander_NSN

10516

Reviewed August 9, 2018 via mobile

Impressive

The scale of everything here is mind blowing. Lots of interesting sculptures, architecture and art to see. Big crowds too.

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Aulia S

Reviewed August 8, 2018 via mobile

Great architecture!

Amazing place to visit with family, if u like to take a lot of pictures to put in ur album! They have cable car which will lead u to the top where u can see the whole temple from the top of a mountain only...More

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