What temples are there in Hangzhou? Which temples are more famous?

Hangzhou has a long history. It has a history of more than 2200 years since the county was established in Qin. It used to be the capital of Wu Yueguo and the Southern Song Dynasty, leaving many temples with a long history. This is a very suitable place for leisure.

Lingyin Temple 1

Lingyin Temple is the most famous temple in Hangzhou and the oldest ancient temple in the south of the Yangtze River. It is the place where Jigong became a monk and is called the Buddhist world where Buddhists hide. Every season's seclusion has different scenery, and the only constant is the simple and quiet Zen.

Inside and outside the temple are dense old trees, lined with green dust on the stone road. Along the gurgling spring, the statue of Feilaifeng on the other side is more and more simple and solemn.

In late autumn, the shade and the yellow leaves complement each other, and a corner of the cornice of the main hall slips out of the shade, jumping out of a radian in the quiet sight, which highlights a touch of lightness and agility in this solemnity, quite meaning "hiding the ancient temple in the mountains" and "meditating on the flowers".

Lingyin Temple has five halls, namely the Heavenly King Hall, the Mahatma Hall, the Pharmacist Hall, the Tibetan Scripture Hall and the Huayan Hall. Huayantang is the tallest building in Lingyin Temple, dedicated to Tathagata, Manjusri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, and it is a popular place for praying. After worshipping Buddha, the vegetarian noodle restaurant "Yuan Shifang" in Lingyin Temple is also worth a try. Noodles are mainly vegetarian noodles, as well as longevity noodles, fuhui noodles and ruyi noodles, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Admission: 30 yuan, Lingyin Temple, 45 yuan, Feilaifeng.

Address: Fayun Lane, Lingyin Road, Xihu District 1

2. Jingshan Temple

In the northwest of Yuhang District, there is a mountain called Jingshan, the town is Jingshan Town, and the temple is Jingshan Temple. The ancient temple is hidden in the deep mountains and bamboo seas, solemn and solemn.

When you first see the temple architecture of Jingshan Temple, you may exclaim-it's too much like the Japanese temple courtyard style. This style seems to be rare in domestic temples. In fact, this is because the Japanese monk Benyoshisuke was sent to China to visit the temples in the south of the Yangtze River in the Song Dynasty. At that time, the temples in the south of the Yangtze River were divided into "five mountains and ten temples", and Jingshan Temple was the first of the "five mountains and ten temples" with the most exquisite architectural form. After returning to China, Tomoto Yoshisuke drew the scale of Five Mountains and Ten Temples, which was later widely circulated in Japan as a record of Zen temples in the Southern Song Dynasty. It can be said that Jingshan Temple is the "originator" of most Japanese temple architectural forms.

Jingshan Temple, which experienced dynasties and wars, was badly damaged, so it was rebuilt. The rebuilt Jingshan Temple embodies the simple aesthetic conception of the Song Dynasty and reveals the mind of craftsmen. When you walk slowly in the winding cloister of Jingshan Temple and look at those tiles and trees carefully, you may be in a trance, and you will definitely feel some minimalist power.

Jingshan Temple also has a fast hall, which provides vegetarian fast and only accepts cash from 10 yuan. There is also Miaoxiangtang at the entrance of the temple, and vegetarian snacks should not be missed.

Admission: 20 yuan.

Opening hours: 8:30- 16:30.

Address: Jingshan Peak, Jingshan Town, Yuhang District

Tel: 057 1-862 18800.

3. Yin Hui Koryo Temple

Yin Hui Koryo Temple is located in Santaishan Scenic Area, about one kilometer away from Su Causeway. It was built during the reign of Yue in the late Tang Dynasty. The word "Koryo" in the name is related to the fact that Prince Koryo once lived here to seek dharma.

The overall area of the temple is small, but it is small and exquisite. There is also a nanmu wheel tower in the temple, which is the highest in the world. It is filled with Buddhist scriptures, and there is a hand-held handle at the bottom of the tower, which can push the handle to rotate around the middle main wheel. This is a way to understand Buddhism.

Because there are few tourists, you can take a leisurely stroll in Yin Hui Temple, see the mottled light and shadow among the trees, feel the wind blowing on your cheeks, and then sit quietly in the Yin Hui Lake Academy in the temple and enjoy the rare slow time.

Admission: free.

Address:No. Santaishan Road 149- 1 Xihu District

4. Ji Xiang Temple

Different from other temples hidden in the deep mountains, Jixiang Temple is very special. -CBD in the city center, near the fireworks. At the gate of the temple, it is often seen that nearby residents set up small tables in front of the T-shaped door to play cards.

Jixiang Temple was founded in the Northern Song Dynasty and has been rebuilt many times. Today, it was rebuilt in 2009. In the early years, it was the most famous temple in the mature area of the Grand Canal. As long as tourists come to Hangzhou through the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the first stop is Jixiang Temple, which is the only place for pilgrimage from the Canal to Lingyin and Tianzhu. It occupies a high position in the canal and the Buddhist community in Hangzhou.

Unlike other temples, which are all made of wood, Jixiang Temple is made of copper. Even the rafters under the eaves are covered with copper. The collision between classical architecture and modern cement reinforced concrete can be seen from some angles in temples. When the weather is good, the overall tone is warm, which is very suitable for Hanfu photography.

In addition, there is a bright spot in Jixiang Temple, the night scene. The painting on the ground in the middle of the front square can shine, and the color pattern will change slowly. Inside, the wooden structure is illuminated by lights to highlight the wooden beams. At the beginning of the night, the lights of the distant city set each other off, which was shocking from a distance.

Admission: 20 yuan.

Address: Jixiangmiao Lane, Dadou Road, Gongshu District 1

For a long time, temples seem to give people a very rigorous feeling. In fact, an occasional visit to the temple can temporarily forget the pressure and sadness of earthly life and heal yourself with a short-term physical and mental emptying. Take this Buddhist guide and visit the temples in Hangzhou when you are free ~

5. Fashi Temple

Faxi Temple, located near the West Lake, is probably one of the favorite temples of Hangzhou people. Because of its excellent scenery, it has gradually become a temple among network celebrities in recent years.

Faxi Temple was founded in 939 AD and flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties. Because of its profound Buddhist culture, it has always been loved and respected by emperors of past dynasties. At that time, there was an old saying: "Southeast Buddhist temple, Qiantang wins;" Qiantang Buddhist temple, Tianzhu wins; There are three Tianzhu, and it is best to go to Tianzhu. "

On a sunny day, under the blue sky, green trees and yellow walls are bright and complement each other, as opposed to red lanterns everywhere. If it is cloudy, misty rain in the mountains, fog and fireworks in temples hovering in the air, it will be even more lonely.

Take care of your stomach and heart here. Simple vegetarian fast food, only 5 yuan, looks simple, but tastes natural and delicious. If it is not enough, it can be continued indefinitely, but waste can be eliminated. However, due to the epidemic, vegetarian food has not been reopened, which makes people miss its delicacy even more.

Tickets: 10 yuan

Address: No.338 Tianzhu Road, Xihu District

6. yongfu temple

Yongfu temple is located at the foot of Shuan Peak next to Lingyin Temple, only a few hundred meters away from Lingyin Temple. It belongs to Feilaifeng Scenic Area and is known as "the first blessed land in Qiantang". Compared with Lingyin Temple, it is more peaceful here. "Looking for Zen in the empty mountain plain, only the hidden water moon can clear the spring." It's yongfu temple.

Yongfu temple, built on the mountain, is hidden in the quiet forest. Only a yellow wall or a cornice is exposed in the green hills and forests, which is full of spirituality. Different from other temples, yongfu temple has a unique classical garden style in layout and architecture, with seven halls, three halls and five pavilions on the second floor, which are extremely exquisite in design.

You can also overlook the West Lake and Hangzhou City in yongfu temple. Even more amazing is that no matter where you are, you can't seem to see yongfu temple hidden in the mountains.

Yongfu temple's "Fuquan Plain" is also a must. Five signature plain noodles and hidden menus-dessert and milk tea-will definitely bring you some small surprises.

Tickets: included in the tickets for Feilaifeng Scenic Area.

Address: Fayun Lane 16, Lingyin Road, Xihu District

7. Futuo Temple

Hangzhou Futuo Temple has beautiful scenery, especially autumn scenery, which is worth visiting!

On the hillside next to Tuoxiang Road, a golden pine stands high in the clouds, and more than a dozen towering cedars block the sun. Judging from their nameplates, these trees are 400 to 500 years old and may have been planted during the reconstruction of Hongwu. The mountains are green and bamboo are loose, and the river is winding.

Cloudy days, misty rain in the mountains, the combination of fog and fireworks in the temple has an ancient meaning, yellow walls and tiles, mottled tree shadows.

In general,

The filial piety tower has seven floors. It is a stupa full of scriptures and the tallest stone carving. There are 24 exhibition halls of filial piety culture in the museum, which advocate respecting Buddha before filial piety. Climb to the top of Shawn Tower and you can see the whole temple. Baizhangketuo Temple has different scenery every season, and the only constant is the simple and quiet Zen.

Admission: free, you can go directly without an appointment.

Address: Futuo Mountain, 3km northeast of ban shan cun, Baizhang Town, Hangzhou.