Lingyin Temple
One of China's largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples, founded in 326 AD, set in forested hills with cave carvings.
History & Background
Lingyin Temple (Temple of the Soul's Retreat), founded in 326 AD during the Eastern Jin dynasty, is one of China's largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples. Set in forested hills west of West Lake, the temple complex includes Feilai Peak with hundreds of Buddhist cave carvings dating from the Five Dynasties to Yuan periods.
What to See & Do
- Main Hall with a 24.8m tall camphor wood Buddha
- Feilai Peak with 338 Buddhist stone carvings
- Five Hundred Arhats Hall with intricate statues
- Medicine Peak cave with ancient inscriptions
- Surrounding forest trails and streams
Visitor Tips
- Visit early morning for peaceful atmosphere
- Explore the cave carvings at Feilai Peak
- Wear comfortable shoes for hill walking
- Combine with a visit to nearby Longjing tea village
- Allow 2-3 hours for the temple and peak
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