Trip to Hangzhou, China 🇨🇳
It was a trip to Hangzhou, China. We started our trip with a visit to West Lake, the crown jewel of Hangzhou. The autumn 🍂 scenery here is truly breathtaking, with golden leaves reflecting in the calm waters. We explored the scenic walking paths and found countless photo opportunities 📸 especially around the lotus ponds and traditional pavilions. I recommend visiting in the early morning when the mist adds a magical touch to your pictures ✨
We also stopped at the Broken Bridge, one of West Lake’s most iconic landmarks. The combination of autumn foliage and the historical bridge created a serene setting. We stayed until late morning to capture the bridge as the sunlight illuminated the lake, highlighting the colors of the season.
West Lake
📍West Lake Scenic Area, Xihu District, Hangzhou
Broken Bridge
📍Beishan Rd, Xihu District, Hangzhou
We then visited Lingyin Temple, a spiritual and peaceful retreat nestled in the hills ⛰️ The temple’s ancient architecture, surrounded by colorful autumn 🍂 trees, offered a stunning backdrop for photos. Exploring the prayer halls and courtyards in the soft morning light was a serene experience, and I highly recommend it for a tranquil start to the day 🙌
We also explored Feilai Peak, just a short walk from the temple. The stone carvings and lush surroundings looked especially beautiful in autumn 🍁 The best time to visit is late morning when the light enhances the details of the sculptures and the golden foliage.
Lingyin Temple
📍 Fayun Lane, Lingyin Rd, Xihu District, Hangzhou
Feilai Peak
📍Opposite Lingyin Temple, Lingyin Rd, Xihu District, Hangzhou
We also spent the morning at the Longjing Tea 🍵 Plantations, where we wandered through terraced tea fields surrounded by rolling hills. The crisp autumn air and golden hues of the tea plants created a picturesque setting 📸 We even tried freshly brewed Longjing tea at a local teahouse, which added to the charm. Visit in the late morning ⛅️ for the best lighting over the plantations 🌱
We also explored Nine Creeks Meandering Through Mist, a hidden gem known for its tranquil streams and forested trails 🌳 The combination of autumn 🍁 colors and the sound of flowing water made this a peaceful and scenic spot. Late afternoon is perfect for capturing the golden light filtering through the trees.
Longjing Tea Plantations
📍Longjing Village, Xihu District, Hangzhou
Nine Creeks
📍Jiuxi Rd, Xihu District, Hangzhou
We ended our trip at Hefang Street, a lively pedestrian street filled with traditional architecture, local snacks, and souvenirs 🛍️The vibrant atmosphere in the evening made for dynamic photos 📸 especially with the glowing lanterns and bustling crowds.
Autumn Moon Over Calm Lake
📍10 Solitary Hill Rd, Xihu District, Hangzhou
Hefang Street
📍Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
This autumn itinerary showcases Hangzhou’s beauty at its best, especially in the golden season🍁Hope you enjoy the trip on Hangzhou 🙌🙌🙌
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Lingyin Temple, may Lingyin sacred, protect me every step. Lingyin Temple, an ancient Chinese Buddhist temple, also known as Yunlin Temple, is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, backed by the north peak, facing the Feilai Peak, was built in Xianhe, Dongjin (326 years), covering an area of about 87,000 square meters. [1] The ancestor of the Kaishan Temple was a monk of the West Indian monk Huili. The Liang Wu Emperor of the Southern Dynasty gave Tian and expanded it. The five generations of Wu Yue Wang Qian asked Master Yongming Yanshou to re-open and give the name Lingyin New Temple. During the period of Song Ningzong Jiading, Lingyin Temple was known as one of the "Five Mountains" of the Jiangnan Zen. During the Qing Shunzhi period, Zen giants with moral monks and abbots Lingyin, fund-raising reconstruction, only the time to build the temple was 18 years, its scale of grand leap into the "crown of the southeast". Qing Kangxi 28 years (1689), Kangxi emperor south tour, gave the name "Yunlin Temple". [3] Lingyin Temple is mainly composed of the Temple of Heavenly Kings, the Palace of Daxiong, the Palace of Medicine, the Hall of Fatang and Huayan Palace, and is attached to the five hundred Luohan Hall, Jigong Hall, Huayan Pavilion, Dabei Building, and the abbot Building. The current abbot is the Guangquan Master. Zhejiang Lingyin Temple is a key cultural relics protection unit in the country
As I entered Lingyin Temple, the air was thick with the scent of burning incense, and the soft chants of monks echoed through the ancient halls. Towering Buddha statues, carved with exquisite detail, stood in quiet reverence, their serene expressions inviting reflection.The temple grounds were equally enchanting, with winding stone paths leading to hidden grottos and towering trees that whispered in the breeze.
Lingyin Temple is one of the must-visit attractions in Hangzhou, that is, there are too many people and it is very crowded to visit. I hope that the Hangzhou government can manage the Lingyin Temple attractions so that he can sell tickets separately from Feilaifeng.
Cost-effective, pleasant scenery, can not only appreciate the vastness of Buddhist culture, but also exercise, strong health, is a good place for family outings. It is recommended to buy more incense and prepare in advance. It is also very convenient to eat inside, there is a food city, the store is very good, not expensive.
Looking up at the north peak between the corner of the Lingyin Temple house and the trees, highlighting the large gap in the terrain. The building is very beautiful, with cultural connotation and beautiful decoration. There are both Buddhist culture and mountain sculptures, and there are many kinds of attractions. There are many ways to cross the stream.
For Jigong, I went to watch TV dramas when I was a child. The holiday arrangements were still not good enough. I could only go to the intersection below. The temperature of more than 40 degrees was dizzy. Fortunately, the child insisted.
They all said very spiritual, I also went, invited 18 seeds, I like it very much!
We took the high speed train to Hangzhou for a day trip. We got to see Lingyin Temple, visit a tea plantation, lunch and a tea tasting at the farmer's house, quick stop at West Lake, and a trip around the old street.