[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Shangtianzhu Temple (Updated Apr)

Complete package for CNY300 including food, accommodation and transportation - Discover West Lake + Lingyin Temple + Grand Canal hidden gems 📍Day 1 Morning: West Lake Western Route Hidden Spots (Free admission) 🌿Route: Yangong Causeway → Maojiabu → Wugui Pool → Yuhu Bay 1. Cycling on Yangong Causeway (7:30-9:00) ✔️Activities: Rent a shared bike to cross 6 arch bridges, take symmetrical photos of phoenix trees reflected in the lake at "Shenzhou Base," and catch glimpses of mandarin ducks gliding across the water. 2. Explore Maojiabu (9:30-11:30) ✔️Route: Enter through Du Jinsheng's Former Residence, explore the "Incense Ancient Path" along wooden walkways, and walk on bluestone paths listening to flowing water. Use wide-angle lens to capture February orchid fields and dark pavilions near Tongli Ancient Bridge. 3. Wugui Pool and Yuhu Bay (13:00-15:00) ✔️Photography: Frame shots of rowing boats passing through tunnels at Jihong Bridge, take modern Chinese-style minimalist photos at Lake Heart Pavilion. 📍Day 2 Morning: Lingyin Temple Double Temple Zen Route (Budget CNY105) 🙏Route: North Peak Cable Car → Lingshun Temple → Yongfu Temple → Lingyin Temple → Faxi Temple 1. North Peak Cable Car (7:00-7:30) ✔️Tips: Take the cable car up for CNY30, arrive before 7:30 to avoid crowds, draw fortune sticks at Lingshun Temple (CNY30) while overlooking West Lake panorama. 2. Yongfu Temple + Lingyin Temple (8:00-10:00) ✔️Must-do: Get an 18-bead bracelet at Lingyin Temple (CNY46, purchase blessed version at temple's religious items store), drink Mercy Cup coffee at Yongfu Temple (CNY28). 3. Faxi Temple (10:30-12:00) ✔️Popular photo spot: At the corner of yellow walls and dark tiles, drone flights require advance permission, telephoto lens recommended. 🍃Day 2 Afternoon: Grand Canal Cultural Route (Free admission) ⛵️Route: Gongchen Bridge → Bridge West Historical District → Xiaohe Straight Street 1. Gongchen Bridge (13:30-15:00) ✔️Activities: Visit China Knife, Scissors and Sword Museum (free), capture ink painting-like reflections at Bridge West Wharf. 2. Xiaohe Straight Street (15:30-17:00) ✔️Coffee time: Find a riverside cafe (around CNY40 per person), recommend "Big Orange House" for osmanthus latte, pet cats while watching cargo ships slowly pass by on the Grand Canal. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations (CNY150 per person/night) 1. Best value option: ✔️Home Inn Plus near Fengqi Road subway station: 15-minute walk to West Lake, twin room CNY280/night, includes buffet breakfast. 2. Popular boutique homestay: ✔️"Tea Hidden Mountain Resort" in Longjing Village: Surrounded by tea gardens, terrace overlooking tea mountains, double room CNY450/night, includes tea picking experience.

💡【Suggested Itineraries】 🔸Day 1 + Night Views: Classic West Lake tour during day → Sunset at Leifeng Pagoda → Evening at Nanshan Road Bar Street/West Lake Musical Fountain (shows at 19:30/20:30) 🔸Day 2 Zen Experience: Faxisi Temple (get love charms) → Yongfu Temple (trending Cibei Coffee) → Vegetarian lunch at Lingyin Temple → Evening tea tasting at Meijiawu Tea Village 🔸Day 3 Artistic Route: China Academy of Art Xiangshan Campus (trending red walls) → Little Iceland (industrial-style photo spot) → Tiandu Park (Hangzhou's Little Paris) 📸【Trending Photo Spots】 ▫️China National Tea Museum (Japanese-style thatched tea house) ▫️Xiangshan Art Commune (pure white geometric buildings) ▫️Qingshan Lake "Matcha Lake" (best during Sep-Nov) ▫️West Lake Wetland helium balloon (aerial view of wetlands) 🍵【Must-Do Experiences】 ✔️Row boat tour on West Lake (Guozhuang Dock → Inner West Lake route) ✔️Morning bike ride around Yanggong Causeway ✔️Night cruise on Grand Canal ✔️Tea picking experience (best in April) 🍰【Local Food Map】 🔥Must-try Breakfast: • Youbu Soy Milk (savory soy milk + fried dough sticks) • Baomei Shengjianbao (pan-fried buns for 1 yuan each) • Fang Laoda Noodles (tomato sauce noodles) 🌙Late Night Dining: • Huanglong Seafood Food Stalls • Wangjiangmen Crayfish • Binjiang "Garbage Street" Night Market 🎁【Souvenir Guide】 ▫️Zhiweiguan: Dingsheng Cake/Osmanthus Cake ▫️Nansong Huji: White Lady Pastry ▫️Meijiawu: Pre-Qingming Longjing Tea ▫️Xiling Seal Society: Cultural creative products ⚠️【Tips to Avoid Tourist Traps】 • Be cautious with West Lake Vinegar Fish (rarely eaten by locals) • Consider taking stairs at Leifeng Pagoda (long elevator queues) • Window shop only at Hefang Street (overpriced) • Don't trust unofficial guides' tea recommendations 💃【Off-the-beaten-path Activities】 • Enjoy Broken Bridge at 5am • Republic-era architecture citywalk at Beishan Street • Local life photography at Mantou Hill community • "Soup House" photo spot at Manjuelong (telephoto lens needed) 🚲【Recommended Bike Route】 Bai Causeway → Beishan Street → Yanggong Causeway → Maojiabucao, a therapeutic ride under phoenix trees! 📆【Seasonal Highlights】 March: Tulips at Prince Bay June: Lotus at Quyuan Garden September: Osmanthus rain at Manlong November: Ginkgo trees at Zhaohui Park Hangzhou's beauty needs to be savored slowly. Suggest exploring 1-2 main areas per day in depth. Remember to wear comfortable shoes - you'll definitely lose weight walking around West Lake all day!

💜I absolutely love Hangzhou! Every time I come, I have different feelings and surprises! Attractions: 🌊 West Lake: "West Lake in the misty waves, poetic inspiration fills my bag." West Lake is the kind of beauty you can't forget at a glance. Walking along the lake, with the breeze blowing on your face, it's a must-see attraction in Hangzhou. ✨ King Qian's Shrine: The fifth of the "Ten Scenes of West Lake," "King Qian's Ancestral Shrine," was built to commemorate the three generations and five kings of the Wuyue Kingdom during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. 🙏 Lingyin Temple: "Don't seek outside, but seek within yourself." Lingyin Temple was first built in the first year of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Here, the incense is flourishing, and the mountain peaks are exquisitely beautiful. Lingyin Temple has weathered countless storms and witnessed the change of dynasties throughout history, inheriting the wisdom and compassion of Buddhism! Location: Navigate to Lingyin Temple Opening hours: Opens at 6:30 am, ticket sales stop at 5:30 pm 🙏 Fazisi Temple: Also known as Shangtianzhu Fazisi Temple, it is a thousand-year-old temple that dates back to the Jin Dynasty. The temple is filled with flourishing incense and solemn architecture. People come here to pray for blessings, and many young friends come specifically to pray for marriage. Location: No. 338 Tianzhu Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou Opening hours: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, open all year round Hotels: 🏠 Amanfayun, Hangzhou: The hotel is located in a valley on the west side of West Lake, hidden among dense bamboo forests and tea gardens, surrounded by ancient temples, which fills the place with tranquility and Zen. The rustic atmosphere blends with modern elements, and the overall experience is excellent! Hotel price: CNY 5,700 🏠 Park Hyatt Hangzhou: The hotel is located in Qianjiang New City, offering a panoramic view of the Qiantang River. The modern design perfectly blends with the gentle temperament of Hangzhou. The river-view rooms offer exceptional views, allowing you to take in the magnificent scenery of the Qiantang River. Hotel price: CNY 2,500 A paradise on earth, poetic Hangzhou! It's worth visiting again and again and again!

Hey guys! 👫 As a travel enthusiast, I just got back from Hangzhou and couldn't wait to share this super detailed 2-day Hangzhou travel guide with you all. You'll be able to explore Hangzhou like a pro! 📍City Impressions: Hangzhou is a paradise on earth! It has the beautiful West Lake, the tranquil Lingyin Temple, and streets full of artistic vibes. Although January is a bit chilly, there are fewer tourists, and the scenery is more peaceful, allowing you to quietly enjoy the charm of the city. 🚗Transportation Tips: ✈️ After arriving at Xiaoshan International Airport, there are airport buses to various stations in the city, or you can take the subway directly to popular areas like Hubin and Longxiangqiao, which is convenient and fast. 🚄 Hangzhou East Station and Hangzhou Station have many trains, and East Station is close to the city center. The subway transfer inside the station is super convenient, so you can get anywhere quickly. 🗺Itinerary: Day 1: West Lake (Broken Bridge - Bai Causeway - Solitary Hill - Yue Fei Temple - Quyuan Fenghe - Su Causeway - Huagang Park) - Hubin Intime (dining and shopping) Start in the morning from Broken Bridge, stroll along Bai Causeway and Solitary Hill, and enjoy the winter lake view. Have some snacks like scallion pancakes near Yue Fei Temple for lunch. In the afternoon, walk through Quyuan Fenghe to Su Causeway, then to Huagang Park. In the evening, go to Hubin Intime for a big meal and enjoy the night view. Day 2: Lingyin Temple - Faxi Temple - Hefang Street (Southern Song Imperial Street) In the morning, go to Lingyin Temple to experience the tranquility and have vegetarian noodles. Then, go to Faxi Temple to pray for love. In the evening, go to Hefang Street, eat and shop, and experience the old street style. 🌟Must-visit Attractions: 1. West Lake: Beautiful all year round. In January, West Lake is cold and quiet, with a thin mist over the lake, like a fairyland. Walking along the lake is refreshing. 2. Lingyin Temple: An ancient temple with a serene atmosphere and thriving incense. The red walls and green tiles of the thousand-year-old temple are especially solemn against the green trees, purifying the soul. 3. Faxi Temple: A popular spot for photos. The yellow walls of the temple are beautiful for photos, and the surrounding amulets and other small items are very popular. You can also pray for love. 4. Yue Fei Temple: Commemorate the national hero Yue Fei and feel the grandeur of that period of history. It is solemn and awe-inspiring. 5. Hefang Street: Full of ancient charm, with various Hangzhou specialties and handicrafts. It's bustling and you can find many treasures. 6. Broken Bridge: A classic West Lake attraction. Although snow is rare, the Broken Bridge under the winter sun has a unique charm. 7. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon: A landmark of West Lake. Take a boat to see it up close. The stone pagoda's reflection in the water is enchanting and beautiful. 8. Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies: The mountain streams are babbling, and the trees are colorful. Walking among them is like entering a painting, refreshing and pleasing to the eye. 9. Longjing Village: The fragrance of tea is everywhere. Experience Hangzhou's tea culture, taste a cup of Longjing tea, and feel the slow life. 📝Practical Tips: • There are shared bikes by West Lake, which are great for a leisurely ride while enjoying the scenery. But be careful during holidays when there are more people. • Lingyin Temple and Faxi Temple require advance ticket reservations on the official WeChat account, so don't go there without a ticket. • For a boat ride on West Lake, choose the state-owned large boats for better value. 🍱Local Food Recommendations: • Vinegar Fish: The fish is tender, and the vinegar sauce is sweet and sour, melting in your mouth. It's a unique taste and a classic Hangzhou dish. • Longjing Shrimp: The shrimp is fresh and bouncy, with a light Longjing tea fragrance. It's refreshing and delicious. • Scallion Pancakes: The outer layer is crispy, with youtiao and scallions inside, brushed with sweet sauce. It's savory and satisfying. • Dingsheng Cake: Soft and sweet, with a delicate red bean paste filling that melts in your mouth. It has a beautiful meaning and brings happiness. • Pian'er Chuan: The noodles are chewy, with fresh and crisp pickled vegetables and bamboo shoots. The soup is delicious. A bowl in winter warms you up. • Cat's Ears: Shaped like cat ears, small and delicate, with a chewy texture. Paired with various seasonings, it's full of flavor. 🏠Hotel Accommodation: • West Lake Hubin Business District: Orange Crystal Hotel, with a great location. The lake view rooms offer a view of West Lake. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. • Near Lingyin Temple: Qingzhilian · Cuigu Boutique B&B, with a serene environment and a strong Zen atmosphere. It's close to Lingyin Temple, convenient for travel, and offers attentive service. • Near Hefang Street: All Seasons Hotel, with good value. The surrounding area is lively and convenient for travel. The rooms are simple and clean, making for a comfortable stay. Tips: • Hangzhou is cold in January, so remember to bring a thick coat to keep warm. • When buying silk, tea, and other specialties, go to reputable stores to avoid scams. • Parking around West Lake is difficult and expensive, so try to use public transportation. Guys, the beauty of Hangzhou needs to be experienced in person. Take this guide and start your journey! 💕

Faxi temple #Hangzhou travel #Hangzhou #hangzhou It is the same route as Linying Temple. You can visit it in one day. From West Lake, we took bus number 7 for about half an hour. The fare is 2 yuan. Get off the bus and walk straight in. Pass KFC, Chagee, McDonald's, and you will see a tour bus stop. Here, if you turn right, you will go to Linying Temple 灵隐寺. If you turn left, you will go to Faxi Temple. You can take a bus (10 yuan per trip) or walk. We recommend walking. It is not very far. Along the way, there are cute shops, cafes, shops, local shops, streams, trees, Japanese feel. The end of the road is the temple. It is a big temple. It is beautiful. The entrance fee is 10 yuan. The highlight is the top of the temple. Many teenagers come to take pictures on the roof of the temple. If you have time left and want to find a place to chill in Hangzhou, try coming here.

Hangzhou Day Trip❗️If you want to save your legs, this is the only guide you need|||If you want to visit Lingyin Temple and Faxi Temple in the morning and West Lake in the afternoon, don't miss this time-saving and labor-saving Hangzhou West Lake day trip route! 👉Route Lingyin Temple - Faxi Temple - Jingci Temple - Yue Fei Temple - Xiling Bridge - Children's Palace - Jixian Pavilion - Wulin Night Market 👉Time-saving and labor-saving tips ✅To avoid traffic jams at Lingyin Temple during holidays, you can enter from Gate 7, which is only 200 meters away from Gate 1 ✅You can take a sightseeing bus from Lingyin Temple to Faxi Temple for CNY 10, which can save you 20 minutes ✅After visiting Faxi Temple, take Bus 1314 from Shangtianzhu Bus Stop to Jingci Temple This is the best spot to take photos of Leifeng Pagoda ✅Take a sightseeing bus from the entrance of Leifeng Pagoda to Yue Fei Temple, wooden bus for CNY 20, green bus for CNY 10, 🚶 to Xiling Bridge, and check in at the most beautiful corner of West Lake ✅Take a bus or sightseeing bus to the Children's Palace, and take the Ferris wheel for CNY 4 ✅In the evening, enjoy a romantic sunset at Jixian Pavilion, and visit the night market at night

⛩ The road up the mountain is long and winding. Do modern young people really have such faith in gods and Buddhas? Buses and cars are jammed in traffic, but cycling up the mountain is the best way to go. However, the steep ascents and descents are really tiring. After visiting the temple, I indulged in two bowls of noodles. 🚴‍♀️ I cycled to the entrance of Faxi Temple, and from there, the rest of the mountain path had to be completed on foot. Upon entering, I was given three sticks of incense, but there was a queue to burn them, so I took them home as a souvenir instead. 📷 Keep walking uphill after entering, and in less than 10 minutes, you'll see the popular photo spot. A bunch of girls are lining up to take pictures. It's nearly impossible to get a shot without someone in it. Before they started charging for tickets again, Buddha must have been very busy. ✏️ Attraction: Hangzhou Upper Tianzhu Faxi Lecture Temple 📍 Address: No. 338 Tianzhu Road 🎫 Ticket: ¥5

📍Located at Upper Tianzhu·Fahai Temple Do not seek externally, happiness lies within the Dharma - 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan 🕰️Opening hours: 6:30-18:00 🚌Transportation: Direct access by bus 1314 - Prayer sequence: 1. Upon entering the temple, free incense is available for collection 2. Light the incense with your left hand, bow directly in front of the main hall, enter from the left and exit from the right of the hall, and worship in a clockwise direction 3. After finishing worship, you can ask for amulets or prayer beads, choose according to your own situation - ❗Taboos: 1. Do not blow out incense with your mouth 2. Do not wear ultra-short skirts to the temple 3. Do not step on the threshold when entering the temple - 📷Taking photos at Fahai Temple is also very photogenic, with yellow walls and green tiles, matching the ancient style. The popular photo spot is at the very top, after climbing up you will see many people queuing. 🍚The vegetarian meals at Fahai Temple are also very good, available only from 11:00-12:30

"Don't seek outside, the joy of Dharma is at hand." So I came to the Faxi Temple in Hangzhou. I like staying in the temple. Watch the incense filling the air, the white doves flapping their wings, and the koi swimming. Pious people come and go, That kind of joy, peace and tranquility is very rare. By the way, I also saw a rainbow in the koi pond 🌈 I want to share this luck with you 🎁 If you plan a day trip to the temple, It is recommended to go to Faxi Temple first and then take the shuttle bus to Lingyin Temple. Lingyin Temple is large in scale, so many tourists need to stay longer. Have a vegetarian meal at Faxi Temple at noon, and try some vegetarian noodles in the evening. It is also a good choice✨. More and more young people are coming to burn incense. Taking photos in temples is becoming more and more popular🔥, But this did not make Faxi Temple lose its solemnity. The yellow walls and green tiles exude comfort and peace😌. People come to the temple with a vision. That alone is beautiful 💌. The famous photo-taking spot goes up along the stone steps. If you see a lot of people queuing up, that means you have found the right seat. The staff will maintain order and help clear the venue, which is also very cute. 🏠 Shangtianzhu Faxi Temple 🚌Bus: Get off at Tianzhu Station on routes 103, 1314, and 121. Ticket price: 10r/person, three incense sticks will be given at the door. 📌Friends who want paper tickets need to bring cash to buy tickets at the window. ⏰6:00-18:00, expected playing time is 2 hours. The vegetarian meal time is 11:00-12:30, 5r/person. Wanting something too much but not getting it easily, Paying more attention to inner self-cultivation makes you more likely to be favored. This is the great wisdom I learned here❤.

Hua Chenyu concert is really super, from lunch to night, listening to music, eating, taking pictures, everything is done, a concert to see the sunset, flowers blooming, snow, stars, aurora, and a performance that can sleep and watch, the stage is the Olympic stage team. In addition to going to see the concert mud to Hangzhou, of course, go to the place of tomb robber notes to check in, Xiling Printing Society, Wushanju, West Lake must go, and Hangzhou's temple is really very order, Faxi Temple must go!

I can’t vouch enough for the beauty of Shangtianzhu Temple, also known as Faxi Temple located in the lush green vegetation surrounding West Lake. It’s not as popular as other temples surrounding the lake BUT it’s the most impressive temple I’ve ever been to in China (Mind you, I’ve been to a lot!) Accessible by a mountain alley, Faxi Temple 法喜寺 offers a stunning view of the surroundings! 🌿🕊⛰ It was built on the slope of Tianzhu mountain. The atmosphere is so serene! It’s one of those temples where you really feel Zen and connected to nature. The temple is MASSIVE! The architecture is gorgeous and vividly colourful 😍 The walls of halls with deities are covered with beautiful paintings and carvings. The outside is decorated with streamers and lanterns. You’ll see monks walking around as it’s a Buddhist Temple. I was lucky to have a glimpse of a Buddhist prayer ceremony 🤲 The temple also has a vegetarian restaurant. I also spotted a souvenir shop at the exit. Entrance 🎟 ➡️ 10¥ only and you’re also given incense sticks. The ticket office is at the entrance or you can also buy tickets by scanning a QR code there with Alipay. Address ➡️ No. 338, Tianzhu Road (天竺路338 号） How to go ➡️ I took a taxi from Fengqi Road metro 🚇 station. It took about 30-40 mins to reach. Bear in mind that roads around West Lake are highly congested on the weekends) The taxi will most probably drop you off near the parking where you can access the mountain alley leading you to the entrance. #travellater #temple #templevisits #templetours #buddhisttemple #buddhism #hangzhoutravel #hangzhou #beautifuldestinations #chinatravel #asiatravel #asia

When you come to Hangzhou, you must go to the temple. This time, I went out at 6.30am to go to Faxi Temple to avoid the crowds (°ー°〃) Faxi Temple is very quiet, there are many cats, and it is also beautiful. If you arrive early, there will be fewer people, which is suitable for checking in. There is actually a CNY2 breakfast on the right hand side of the entrance, but you must arrive before 7am (we were late 🥲) I had to queue up to eat vegetarian noodles at Lingyin Temple. The vegetarian noodles were very ordinary, but... You can refill the noodles, the price is still worth it😝 (but you need to be thick-skinned enough to queue up for the noodles) The noodles🍜 are CNY20 a bowl of longevity noodles. First-timers can queue up to try it. Only the first temple can light incense, and the rest can only pray with their hands (you can look up the method of praying yourself on XHS)😎 If there are no crowds at Faxi Temple, you can basically walk through it in 30-40 minutes After coming out, there are battery cars that can take you to Lingyin Temple for CNY10 per person. It is very convenient, and you can walk by yourself. #couplestrip #travel #myitinerary #china

🚗 Transportation to attractions: (I feel that the public transportation in the West Lake Scenic Area is quite complicated hahaha) [Bus] Bus: Get off at Shangtianzhu Station 🗓Route arrangement: Faxi Temple ➼ Fajing Temple ➼ Fajing Temple (If you have completed the Lingyin Temple, you can go the other way, but be careful about the time) 💰Tickets: Shangtianzhu Faxi Temple: ￥10 Zhongtianzhu Fajing Temple: Free Santianzhu Fajing Temple: ￥10 (It is recommended to bring cash. Only paper tickets can be purchased at the manual window. No paper tickets are available for electronic payment.) 👍️Recommended check-in points: Shangtianzhu Faxijiang Temple: (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva's temple, praying for marriage is effective) [RoundNails] Mountain Gate: The mountain gate of Faxi Temple is golden and very beautiful. p1 on (The dining hall is on the right after entering the door. Breakfast is 2 yuan, and lunch and dinner are 5 yuan.) [RoundNails] Entering the temple with incense: Taking photos here really has a sense of Zen. Very comfortable. p2, p3 (Lotus Square on the left is closed for renovation) [RoundNails] Hall of Heavenly Kings: This is a side shot of the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and the circular relief on the wall next to it also looks good with the bonsai. If you need to buy bracelets, you can go to the Dharma distribution centers on both sides. p4, p5 [RoundNails] Yuantong Hall: That’s right, the entrance to the Heavenly King Hall is not the Main Hall but the Yuantong Hall, because Faxi Temple is the dojo of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. You can take photos with Ruyi Pond and the small bridge. p6 [RoundNails] Main Hall: The front of the Main Hall is full of red lanterns, which makes for great photo opportunities. p7 [RoundNails] Dharma Hall: It looks very wrong under the sunlight, come on, come on. p8 [RoundNails] Pilu Temple: This is a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities, on the left side of the main hall. p9 Zhongtianzhu Fajing Zen Temple: (free, few people) (Walking along the trail, the scenery along the way is very nice) p10 [RoundNails] Mountain Gate: I really like the mountain gate of Fajing Temple. It looks good no matter how you take pictures of it. There is also the Heavenly King Hall. p1 bottom left [RoundNails] Yuantong Hall: There are many koi in the pond in front of Yuantong Hall, which is nice. p11-p13 [RoundNails] Main Hall: It is under renovation, so you can’t take photos of it, but you can visit it to worship. Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area - Santianzhu Fajing Temple: (the temple of Medicine Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva, praying for health and marriage) [RoundNails] Mountain Gate: The mountain gate of Fajing Temple is also the Heavenly King Hall, which is very low-key. Don't miss the outer area of ​​the temple, it's nice to take pictures of the temple bell and drum tower from the outside. p1 bottom right, p14 [RoundNails] Yuantong Hall/Medicine Master Hall: The temple is not big, but the two halls are connected, which is very rare and is also suitable for taking photos. p15 (The scenery when you walk towards Lingyin Temple is also very nice. There is a small stone bridge that I like very much) p16, p17 📝Note tips: Please pay attention to the opening hours of the temples, don’t miss them, especially Fajing Temple! Faxi Temple: 6:00-18:00 Fajing Temple: :5:30-16:00[!][!][!] Fajing Temple: 7:00-17:00[!][!][!]

March is a good time to go outing and enjoy the flowers. I hit it off with my bestie and decided to go on a spontaneous trip🧳 1️⃣Friday: After get off work, I took the high-speed train from Wuxi to Hangzhou~ 🏨Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel in Hangzhou 🏘️ Room type: Spring and Bright Deluxe Room Package 💰Price reference: 1899 yuan/set/2 nights (special price for the hotel's 9th anniversary package) 🔆Highlights: ✅Conveniently located, only 3 stops away from Hangzhou Railway Station, adjacent to Metro Line 1/2, 5 minutes walk to West Lake, Wulin Night Market is just opposite the hotel~ ✅It is the 9th anniversary of the hotel, and the lobby is decorated with 9th anniversary flowers, cherry blossom trees outside the Extraordinary Lounge 🌸, tulips in Kerry Center 🌷... These flower viewing and photo-taking 📷 check-in spots are very suitable for concave styling with girlfriends 📷~ ✅The view in the room is good😌Super large🛏️Soft and elastic, the bathroom is separated into dry and wet areas, there is a smart toilet, a dyson hair dryer, and the verbena hand cream smells like what I like! Spacious bathtub 🛁 bath is so refreshing~ ✅Free use of the fitness center and heated swimming pool during your stay ✅The breakfast has a complete range of Chinese and Western products. The Youbu soy milk tastes a bit like the salty tofu pudding in Wuxi. The strawberry croissant is so crispy. The freshly made wontons are the taste of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. 2️⃣Saturday: ▶️Morning: 500-year-old white magnolia in Faxi Temple! 3-4🈷️The magnolia flowers are in full bloom! The white flowers dotted with green bricks and black tiles make it more quiet and elegant! Burn incense and pray for your parents to be safe and sound. ▶️Afternoon: Stroll along the shore of West Lake, feel the spring scenery of West Lake, go boating on the lake, and feel the breeze blowing on your face. If you are tired, you can take a tour bus 🚌 and get off at any stop you want. It is very comfortable. ▶️In the evening: Come to the bustling Wulin Night Market ~ Taste local specialties, scallion stew and Dingsheng cake are worth trying ~ 3️⃣Sunday: ▶️Morning: Tulip Exhibition at Prince Bay Park! The colorful tulips are in full bloom, it’s a breathtaking sight! Travel through the sea of ​​flowers and take photos~ ▶️Afternoon: Say goodbye to Hangzhou and return to Wuxi's warm home to have a good rest, so that I can move bricks on Monday🧱 ⚠️Tips: ☁️The weather in Hangzhou is changeable in spring, so remember to bring a coat, umbrella☂️, sun hat, mosquito repellent, etc....

🌟【A Complete Guide to Hangzhou's West Lake | A Stroll Through the Ink-Painted Jiangnan, Unlocking Both Classic and Hidden Romance】🛶 🌸 Best Time to Visit - Spring (March-May): Peach blossoms and green willows bloom, flowers compete for beauty along Su Causeway and Bai Causeway, and Prince Bay Park's tulip sea creates a dreamlike scene. 🚗 Transportation Guide External Transportation ✅ By Air: From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport → Take subway Line 1 to Longxiang Bridge Station, 10-minute walk to West Lake Musical Fountain. ✅ By High-speed Rail: From Hangzhou East/Hangzhou Station → Take subway Line 1 directly to West Lake, or bus routes 7, K155 to Hubin. ✅ By Car: Navigate to "West Lake Scenic Area parking lot," but parking is limited during holidays. Recommend parking at nearby malls (like Hubin InTime) and walking. Lake Transportation 🚲 Cycling: Scan shared bikes, recommended route: Yanggong Causeway-Nanshan Road lake circuit for free-spirited riding. 🛶 Boats: Take painted boats (from CNY 55) from Hubin Pier to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, or rent paddle boats (CNY 150/hour) to explore Maojiabu's hidden areas. 🚌 Electric Cars: Flag down sightseeing electric cars around the lake, sectional fares (CNY 10-40), perfect for leisurely tours. --- 🌟 Top 6 Must-Visit Spots 1⃣ Su Causeway in Spring ▫ Highlights: A "long causeway scroll" crossing West Lake north to south, with six stone bridges. Morning cycling through the mist feels like traveling through an ink painting. ▫ Tips: 2.8km long, recommend renting bikes or walking in sections. 2⃣ Broken Bridge ▫ Iconic Landmark: Meeting place of White Snake and Xu Xian, appears "broken but not broken" when viewed from afar after snow. Perfect for photography. 3⃣ Leifeng Pagoda ▫ Panoramic Views: New pagoda houses ancient ruins, 360° lake views from top, spectacular golden night views (CNY 40 entrance fee). 4⃣ Three Pools Mirroring the Moon ▫ Lake Paradise: Featured on 1-yuan note backside, visit by boat to see the "grid-style" garden. View 33 moons phenomenon during Mid-Autumn Festival. 5⃣ Quyuan Garden ▫ Summer Special: Thousand acres of lotus ponds, perfect for Hanfu photos and experiencing Song Dynasty tea ceremonies. 6⃣ Maojiabu ▫ Hidden Jiangnan: Locals' secret "backyard" of West Lake, wooden walkways, wild ducks, and pavilions. Perfect escape from crowds. --- 📸 Popular Photo Spots 📍 Phoenix Trees on Gushan Road: Benches near Xiling Bridge, autumn leaves create cinematic scenes for "Hangzhou's most beautiful corner." 📍 Changqiao Park Sunset: Capture Leifeng Pagoda silhouette against sunset. 📍 Yuhu Bay Jihong Bridge: Quiet scenic corridor bridge reflections, misty after rain. 📍 Beishan Street Republican-era Buildings: Old brick houses under phoenix trees, vintage filter transports you to 1920s. 📍 Faxi Temple Charms: Trending temple on west side, famous for love charms and zen photos against yellow walls and bamboo shadows. --- 🍜 Food Recommendations 🦐 West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce: Classic Hangzhou dish at Lou Wai Lou or Waipojia, sweet-sour sauce with tender fish. 🍵 Longjing Shrimp: Spring tea cuisine, tea fragrance meets tender shrimp, recommended at Green Tea Restaurant. 🍡 Local Snacks: Scallion pancakes, victory cake, lotus root powder - locals recommend Grandma Sun's scallion pancakes on Hefang Street! --- 💡 Tips 🎫 Tickets: West Lake is free, Leifeng Pagoda CNY 40, Lingyin Temple CNY 30 (reservation required), Three Pools Mirroring the Moon including boat CNY 55. 👗 Dress Code: Hanfu, solid-color dresses with oil-paper umbrellas, or simple white shirt + jeans to match West Lake's elegance. ⚠ Caution: Avoid buying "West Lake Longjing Tea" from street vendors, visit Meijiawu Tea Village for authentic spring tea. 🏨 Accommodation: Hubin area for convenience, Qingzhiwu for artistic homestays, Four Seasons West Lake for luxury private gardens. --- West Lake embodies the soul of Jiangnan's poetry and art, crystallizing thousand years of culture. Whether boating while listening to Nanping Evening Bell or sitting alone waiting for sunset, there's always a way to fall in love with Hangzhou. West Lake Tourism Hangzhou Must-Visit Jiangnan Watertown Trip.com Healing Scenery

Speaking of magnolia, I believe many people like it very much. It is a unique variety of China! According to the "Tang Mu Shi Yi", magnolia has many medicinal properties, can be used for headache, blood stasis type painful menstruation, nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis and other diseases. So the question is, where should you go to see magnolia flowers? Uncle Cricket suggests that you come to the six "Magnolia Flower Scenic Spots" in Hangzhou. First, Faxi Temple, 500-year-old ancient magnolia As a thousand-year-old ancient temple, Faxi Temple, founded in the early years of Jin Tianfu (936) after the Five Dynasties, it was famous for its spiritual experience and incense Now in the spring of 2025, the 500-year-old ancient magnolia blooms at the Five Views Hall of Faxi Temple, with several "Zen words", giving people a very quiet feeling. Tickets: RM10, Hangzhou temple card free Transportation: You can take route 103; Route 121; Road 324M [working day direction]; 324M Road [Weekend and Holiday Heading]; Route 1314; Huanglong Cave to Upper Tianzhu to [Upper Tianzhu (Faxi Temple)] stop is enough, self-driving tour and chartered tour are recommended. Second, Zenyuan Temple, 100-year-old magnolia tree Located under the two peaks of Zhaoming and Xuri at the southern foot of Xitianmu Mountain in Lin'an City, there is a Taoist temple, which is one of the famous temples in Zhejiang Above the red walls and green tiles, you understand the aesthetics of the ancestors in that moment. In the middle of the spring of 2025, the magnolia tree is in full bloom in front of the Veda Hall of Zenyuan Temple. Tickets: RMB 20, Hangzhou Culture and Tourism Card free Transportation: Self-drive tours and charter tours are recommended Third, the West Lake State Guesthouse, net celebrity magnolia tree At the intersection of "West Lake State Guesthouse" and West Lake, there is a "Celebrity Magnolia Tree", with its back leaning on the Su Embankment, and the flowers are like flowers, which is very romantic during the magnolia season from March 15 to March 19. Tickets: Free, reservation required one day in advance ["Hangzhou West Lake State Guesthouse"] Transportation: You can take Route 194; Route 318C [Working Day Direction]; Road 318C [Weekend and Holidays direction]; Route 318 [Working Day Direction]; Route 318 [weekend and holiday direction]; Westlake Inner Loop; Get off at [Dingjiashan] station on the West Lake Outer Ring Line. Self-drive tours and chartered tours are recommended. Fourth, the Agate Temple, the coffee magnolia tree Agate Temple, also known as "Lian Heng Memorial Hall", comes to Agate Temple, and you can enjoy the beauty of Jiangnan gardens, and visit "Taiwan Province-related background" , enjoy the scenery! In the spring of 2025, there is a purple magnolia tree in front of [Gu Gong Youxi (Agate Temple Store)]. Tickets: Free Transportation: You can take Route 7 [working day direction]; Road 27B; Route 27; Route 277; Section 277; WE1314 Road [Working Day Direction]; WE1314 Road [Weekend and Holiday Heading]; Wulin Square to Lingyin Express Line [Working Day Direction]; Westlake Inner Loop; Take the West Lake Outer Loop Line to [Geling] station and get off. Self-drive tours and chartered tours are recommended. Fifth, Ningbo Road, the sea of ​​magnolia flowers As the new "Magnolia Sea Place", Ningbo Road east of Gongchen Bridge, can be said to be a celebrity photo spot, 42 magnolia trees, less than 200 meters long path, making people feel the "courtyard deep falling sea red, magnolia flowers sitting in the spring breeze" Tickets: Free Access: You can take Metro Line 5 to Exit C of [Gongchen Bridge East] Station and walk for 10 minutes. Self-drive tours and chartered tours are recommended. Sixth, Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Tianmu Magnolia Hangzhou Botanical Garden, known as a very well-known treasure land in Hangzhou, after years of development, has developed into a landscape garden, Yuquan fish leap, Han Meilin Art Museum, potted garden, Lingfeng Plum Blossom, Baicao Garden and other highlights exist, all year round has wonderful Tickets: $10 Transportation: You can take Metro Line 3/10 to [Huanglong Sports Center] Exit D, change to the bus, or share a bicycle 10 minutes to "Hangzhou Botanical Garden-North Gate", self-driving and chartered tours are recommended. In these six "Magnolia Spots", as of March 13, 2025: The 500-year-old ancient magnolia of Faxi Temple, the 100-year-old magnolia tree of Zenyuan Temple, the celebrity magnolia tree of West Lake State Guesthouse, the sea of ​​​​magnolia flowers on Ningbo Road, the Tianmu magnolia of Hangzhou Botanical Garden, these five places have bloomed perfectly! Agate Temple Coffee Magnolia tree, two-thirds blooming, between bud and full bloom! How are you interested in the six "Magnolia Scenic Spots" in Hangzhou in 2025?

#Mainland Travel Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China is a world-famous tourist resort city. Every day, thousands of tourists come here for sightseeing and vacation. There are many temple attractions in Hangzhou. This time I will introduce a very famous temple attraction in Hangzhou: Faxijiang Temple. Basic Information Address: No. 338, Tuen Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou Opening hours: 6:30-18:00 (it is recommended to go in the morning or evening to avoid the peak crowds) Ticket price: 10 yuan (with three incense sticks) Transportation 1. Public transportation: - Take Subway Line 1 to Fengqi Road Station, then take Bus No. 103/1314 to Shangtun (Faxi Temple) Station. - You can take the "West Lake Loop Bus" directly to the West Lake Scenic Area. 2. Self-driving/hailing a taxi: - Navigate to "Shangtun Faxijiang Temple". Parking spaces are tight around the scenic area. It is recommended to park at "Lingyin Temple Parking Lot" and then walk or take a shuttle bus. 3. Walking route: - Walk along the Pig Road from Lingyin Temple for about 20 minutes, passing Xiatun (Fajing Temple) and Zhongtun (Fajing Temple), and feel the Zen of the mountains and forests.

| Hidden Gems Known Only to Locals, Away From the Crowds. Want to avoid the crowds and experience the real charm of Jiangnan? Locals in Hangzhou recommend a few niche attractions that will allow you to enjoy a different side of Hangzhou, away from 99% of the tourists. Turtle Pool: Known as the "most secret water route in West Lake," this is the back garden of West Lake. Take a gondola from Fish Viewing at Flower Harbor to Yuhubo Bay, and then to Turtle Pool. The whole journey takes 1.5 hours and feels like you are in a fairy tale. The late cherry blossoms in March and the Chinese violet cress in April are breathtaking. The price for a chartered boat is CNY 300 per boat, which can carry up to 6 people. Yunqi Bamboo Trail: This is the bamboo forest from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. On rainy days, the clouds and mist swirl around, making it feel like a fairyland. Must-see attractions include the tea garden opposite the entrance, the solitary tree, the Xixin Pavilion, and the wooden boardwalk. Tickets are only CNY 8. Taking photos in Hanfu or new Chinese-style clothing will give you better results. Maojiabu: This is a secret base for locals to walk their kids and dogs. With its dark gray towering pavilion, thatched cottages, and wild ducks playing in the water, the reed marshes in autumn are even more beautiful. Recommended hiking route: Guo Zhuang → Maojiabu → Turtle Pool. Faxi Temple: Compared to Lingyin Temple, this place is less crowded and quieter. The yellow walls of the 500-year-old temple are super healing. You can touch the characters and make a wish, which is very effective (remember to bring coins). However, you may have to wait in line for the popular photo spots. These attractions are all hidden gems known only to locals in Hangzhou. Avoid the crowds and experience the real charm of Jiangnan. Come and take a trip!

|Doesn't anyone think this place looks like the Forbidden City? Chanyuan Temple | Doesn't anyone think this place looks like the Forbidden City? 🔥 Honestly, Chanyuan Temple is really beautiful! The architecture resembles the patterns of Dunhuang, and the entire temple truly looks like the Forbidden City. 🌿 There's also a century-old white magnolia tree here, just like the one at Faxi Temple, and the key is that there are very few people!! It's a pity I came late, the white magnolias are almost withered now. 🤷 Friends who want to see the flowers shouldn't get their hopes up, but the architecture inside is really worth a visit. Although I don't know why the temple has this architectural style, it's truly magnificent and resplendent💗💗💗. Taking photos on a sunny day is super beautiful!!!! 😀 The temple is also very pet-friendly. There's a Golden Retriever or Labrador inside (I can't tell the difference), very spiritual, but it wagged its tail and hit me, it hurt. ✔️Destination: Chanyuan Temple, West Tianmu Mountain (The location is relatively remote, driving is recommended) 🚘Parking fee: 10r/24 hrs (The parking lot is very close to the temple, a few minutes' walk up a cement road) 💰Tickets: 20r (Free with Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card)

🚀Must-see before departure: Hangzhou, this charming city, is waiting for you! 👀 Save this detailed travel guide to ensure your summer trip to Hangzhou is a success, ready to go at a moment's notice!🚀 🚗Transportation: Hangzhou has three train stations: East, West, and South. 🚉 The East Station and Hangzhou Station are super close to West Lake! 🏞️ Xiaoshan Airport is a bit far, but buses and subways are very convenient, making it easy to reach the city center! 🚌🚇 📅Itinerary: Day 1: Depart from the hotel and stroll along West Lake, admiring the beauty of Su Causeway and experiencing the charm of the Ten Scenes of West Lake. After lunch, ascend Leifeng Pagoda 🗼 for a panoramic view of West Lake. The beauty is beyond compare! In the evening, explore Wulin Night Market 🏮, savor authentic snacks, and soak in the lively atmosphere. Day 2: Visit Feilai Peak 🌄, marvel at the wonders of nature, and take photos! Head to Lingyin Temple 🏯 to pray for blessings and experience the tranquility and solemnity of the ancient temple. Then, visit Faxi Temple 🛕, known for its simple and elegant architectural style. It's said to be very effective for seeking marriage blessings! 🍽️Must-try foods: Hangzhou cuisine: Classic dishes like Longjing Shrimp, West Lake Vinegar Fish, and Hangzhou Soy Sauce Duck are incredibly delicious! Pastries and cakes: Sweet treats like Dingsheng Cake, Fang Cake, and Longjing Tea Pastry are sweet but not greasy, offering a superb taste! Hangzhou snacks: Local snacks like Pian Er Chuan and Ban Mian noodles, Cong Bao Hui, and Sheng Jian Baozi are unforgettable! 🎉Have a great time! Leave your footprints and beautiful memories in the beautiful city of Hangzhou!🎈

Hangzhou is a charming tourist city with rich natural and cultural resources. Here are some suggestions and strategies for traveling in Hangzhou to help you plan an unforgettable trip. Recommended Attractions: West Lake: The most famous attraction in Hangzhou, known for its beautiful scenery and rich history and culture. We recommend taking a boat tour to admire the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon and other famous sights, and strolling along the lakeside to experience its unique charm. Lingyin Temple: A historic Buddhist temple with a tranquil environment and elegant ancient architecture. The Feilai Feng Grottoes and North Peak nearby are also worth visiting. Faxi Temple: Famous for its unique amulets and 18-bead bracelets, it's a great place to take photos and experience Buddhist culture. Song Dynasty Town: A theme park that showcases the history and culture of Hangzhou through performances and interactive experiences. Xixi National Wetland Park: Suitable for spring visits, the park is full of blooming flowers and pleasant scenery. Jiangnan Water Towns: Such as Wuzhen West Gate, Nanxun Ancient Town, and Xitang Ancient Town, each with its own characteristics, suitable for experiencing the water town style of Jiangnan. Tour Routes: Three-Day Tour: 1. Day 1: West Lake - Song Dynasty Town 2. Day 2: North Peak - Lingyin Temple - Nanxun Ancient Town 3. Day 3: Wuzhen West Gate - Xitang Ancient Town Four-Day Tour: 1. Day 1: Hubin Road Pedestrian Street - Wulin Night Market - West Lake Night View 2. Day 2: Xixi National Wetland Park - Wuzhen West Gate 3. Day 3: Nanxun Ancient Town - Xitang Ancient Town 4. Day 4: West Lake - Leifeng Pagoda Food Recommendations: Hangzhou cuisine is light and refreshing. We recommend trying the local specialties. You can enjoy vegetarian dishes at Lingyin Temple, and other delicacies such as West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp are also worth trying. Accommodation Recommendations: We recommend choosing accommodation near West Lake or in areas with convenient transportation for easy access to attractions. Hangzhou offers a variety of accommodation options, from high-star hotels to unique homestays, to meet different budget needs. Things to Note: Respect local religious customs, such as not blowing out incense with your mouth in temples. Book tickets and accommodation for popular attractions in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons. Pay attention to weather changes and bring appropriate clothing and rain gear. In addition, we have also found a live stream about Hangzhou travel recommendations. You can click the live stream entrance below to get more information about Hangzhou tourism: For more information, it is recommended to consult relevant travel websites or apps.

Temple Features Shangtianzhu Faxi Temple, also known as Shangtianzhu Temple, is located at No. 338 Tianzhu Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. It is the most famous of the three Tianzhu temples. It was built in the early years of Tianfu in the Later Jin Dynasty (936) and has a history of a thousand years. Every year in mid-to-late March, the 500-year-old magnolia in the temple enters its peak bloom period. The pure white magnolia flowers and the quaint temple buildings complement each other beautifully, like a natural Chinese painting. In addition to the ancient magnolia, Faxi Temple also attracts many tourists with its unique Buddhist culture and peaceful atmosphere. There are many Buddha statues enshrined in the temple. The architectural style is simple and elegant, with red pillars, black tiles, flying eaves and pointed corners, and every detail reveals a strong sense of history. Recommended routes After entering Faxi Temple, you can follow the route of Mountain Gate - Heavenly King Hall - Yuantong Hall - Main Hall - Dharma Hall - Pilu Hall for sightseeing. During your visit, don't miss the following attractions: • Ancient Magnolia: Located in the courtyard of Wuguan Hall, it is the "treasure of the temple" of Faxi Temple. It blooms in mid-to-late March every year and the flowering period is only 7-10 days. • Amulet shop: There are amulet shops inside the temple and at the entrance, where you can buy blessed amulets with many options such as marriage, career, health, peace, and birth year. • The dining hall: Located inside the temple, it offers affordable vegetarian food. Lunch costs only 5 yuan, and you can enjoy a quiet vegetarian meal here. Useful Information • Ticket price: 10 yuan, three incense sticks will be given upon entry. • Opening hours: 6:30-18:00. • Transportation: Take bus No. 103, 324, etc. to Shangtianzhu Station and walk about 5 minutes to arrive. It is recommended not to drive there by yourself, because the scenic area has a huge flow of tourists on weekends and holidays, and parking is inconvenient. • Dining: The temple’s dining hall offers vegetarian meals at affordable prices in a quiet environment. There are also some snack stalls at the entrance of the scenic area, but the prices are relatively high. • Accommodation: If you live near the West Lake Scenic Area, there are many B&Bs and hotels to choose from. The environment is good, but the price is relatively expensive. Tips • Photo and check-in: The popular check-in spot behind the temple, the courtyard under the magnolia tree, and the quaint corridor are all great places for taking photos. You can wear Hanfu or cheongsam and take a set of time-traveling photos in ancient style. • Notes: • Before going to the temple to worship Buddha, it is best to bathe, change clothes, eat vegetarian food, and avoid wearing revealing clothes. • Do not step on the threshold of the temple. Women should step with the right foot and men with the left foot. • Be calm and honest when making a wish. • Don’t take photos of Buddha statues. • Guardian period of the amulet: The guard period of the Hokki-ji amulet is one year. After one year, it can be burned or returned to the temple.

|A little late, but still beautiful. The magnolias at Faxi Temple in Shangtianzhu, Hangzhou, are in full bloom. Here's your viewing guide! 🌸Bloom Time: Peak bloom starts mid-March and lasts about 10 days. We recommend visiting in the early morning to avoid crowds. 📍Best Photo Spots: The 500-year-old magnolia in front of the Mahavira Hall, with its white blossoms against the yellow wall, is incredibly Zen. The red magnolias in the Wuguan Hall courtyard, framed by the eaves, exude ancient charm. 🚌Transportation: Take bus 103/121/1314 to Shangtianzhu Station. If driving, you can park in a nearby parking lot (expect congestion on weekends). ✨Tips: The temple is open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. No reservations are required. Please be respectful of the blossoms and refrain from shaking the branches. Wearing Hanfu or plain-colored dresses will enhance your photos. You can also visit the Zhongtianzhu and Xiatianzhu temples nearby. The magnolias had already started to turn yellow when I visited on March 17, but they were still beautiful. Go, go, go!

Within the morning bells and evening drums of Shangtianzhu, Hangzhou, lies a tree more persistent than time itself. For five hundred springs, it has woven Buddhist serenity and earthly delights into each of its petals. Starting in early March, this ancient tree blooms again, its blossoms lasting only about ten days. Miss it, and you'll have to wait another year. This is the Ming Dynasty magnolia of Faxi Temple, Hangzhou, a floral spectacle that has endured for half a millennium. 📍Location: Faxi Temple (Many people can't find the magnolia; see my homepage video for directions). Driving is recommended if you go early. If departing later, public transport is advised as traffic gets heavy after 10:00 am. 🎫Tickets: 10 CNY, free with a temple annual pass. Three incense sticks are included. ⏰Time: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm 📸Photography Tips: 1️⃣ Sunny weather is ideal, but cloudy days work too. The best light angles are between 7:00 and 8:00 am and around 4:00 pm. 2️⃣ To photograph monks, position yourself near the dining hall next to the magnolia around 6:30 am and 10:30 am when they go for meals. 3️⃣ Choose angles with the yellow walls as a backdrop for a striking composition. Use the flowers as the foreground and the buildings as the background. 🌃Suggested Itinerary: After photographing the magnolia, explore the beautiful Faxi Temple. They offer delicious, all-you-can-eat vegetarian meals for 5 CNY at noon and around 4:00 pm. Afterward, visit nearby temples or enjoy the February orchids at Maojiabu.

Faxi Temple is located in Shangtianzhu. It is one of the three ancient temples in Hangzhou, as famous as Lingyin Temple and Jingci Temple. During the Southern Song Dynasty, pilgrims from all over the world boarded the ship at Qingbomen Wharf, passed through the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon to Maojiabu Wharf, and then went up along the ancient incense-burning road to Lingyin to pray and burn incense. At that time, there were many temples in Shang, Middle and Lower Tianzhu that were very prosperous. Faxi Temple is the first temple of Guanyin. It is said to be very effective in praying for children and finding a good marriage. The misty rain is filled with tranquility and Zen. Of course, the most amazing thing in Faxi Temple is the 500-year-old magnolia. From a distance, the flowers are as white as clouds and the ancient temple is full of Buddhist chants, ancient trees and flowers. Enter samadhi and worship the four Buddhas. [Beg][Beg][Beg] The drizzle in early spring is fine and long. The rain slowly slides down the petals, and the white magnolia flowers become more crystal clear, like white jade that has been carefully washed. Through the thin rain mist, the flowers shaped like jade cups are half hidden and half visible, with a sense of otherworldly coldness. The wind gently blew over the petals, and they fell quietly, scattered in the puddles, forming a picture of ink and color... The sound of dripping rain and the long-lasting Buddhist chanting interweave into a lingering ethereal Buddhist music. The gentle swaying of wind chimes under the eaves of the Yuantong Hall and the long, clear sounds of bells drifting in the rain, mixed with the subtle and pleasant fragrance of the ancient magnolia, allow the mortals of this world to let go of all worries, "not seek outside", and light three sticks of incense just to seek inner peace and tranquility. This 500-year-old ancient magnolia accompanies countless spring flowers and autumn leaves, and the morning and evening bells in the ancient temple year after year. It blooms with all its strength, comforting every soul that comes for it, telling stories that never get old, cleansing the hearts of impetuous people, leaving only inner clarity and tranquility... 🚉Transportation strategy: Take bus No. 103 from Huanglong Cave subway station to Shangtianzhu, or bus No. 1314. It is not recommended to drive as parking is tight in the surrounding area. ❤Recommendation reason: The blooming period of the ancient magnolia is only about ten days, and due to weather conditions, it is expected to end next week. 🗓Itinerary: The architecture of Faxi Temple is exquisite and unique in style. The temple is high up and majestic. You need to queue up for the check-in spot for internet celebrities. It is better to go there on a sunny day for better photos. 📝Note tips: The temple ticket is 10 yuan per person, and you can light three incense sticks when you enter. It is recommended to dress appropriately and not revealingly. ✅Must experience: The vegetarian meal at Faxi Temple is 5 yuan per portion and will be available for sale at 10:30 noon. Please follow the guidance of the temple volunteers and queue up in an orderly manner.

| Pray in the ancient temple and encounter Zen time. 1. Basic Information Faxi Temple, also known as Shangtianzhu Faxi Lecture Temple, is the largest and most popular temple among the Three Temples in Tianzhu. It is located at No. 338 Tianzhu Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. 2. Opening hours and tickets 1. Opening hours: usually 06:30-18:00. It is recommended to go in the morning to avoid the peak flow of people and feel the tranquility. 2. Tickets: 10 yuan/person, scan the QR code to buy tickets on site, you can use Alipay or WeChat, and you will be given three incense sticks🙏 3. Transportation 1. Public transportation: Take Metro Line 10 to Huanglong Sports Center Station, transfer to Bus No. 1314 and get off at Shangtianzhu Station🚇🚌 2. Self-driving: There is a parking lot nearby, but parking spaces may be tight on weekends and holidays, so go early🚗 4. Tour route After entering the temple, you can visit the Hall of Heavenly Kings, Yuantong Hall, Main Hall and Dharma Hall in order. Each temple has a unique architectural style and profound cultural heritage, so remember to be respectful. You can also stroll along the mountain trails in the temple and feel the tranquility and Zen of the mountains and forests🌳 5. Must-visit points 1. Internet celebrity amulets: There are many types of amulets in Faxi Temple, with various meanings such as study, career, love, etc. There are many people at the purchase place, so you need to queue up🛍️ 2. "Don't seek outside" plaque: At a corner in Faxi Temple, many people take photos and check in here, conveying the meaning of exploring inward and finding inner peace📸 3. Vegetarian food: The temple provides vegetarian food, usually served from 11:00 to 12:00, 10 yuan per person, tastes good, remember to take as much as you eat, don’t waste it🍚 6. Notes 1. Dress appropriately when entering a temple, and don’t wear overly revealing clothes👚 2. Don’t make loud noises in the temple, keep quiet🤫 3. Do not take photos in places where photography is prohibited, respect the rules and beliefs of the temple 🙅‍♂️ 4. You can bring some change with you, as it may be needed in some places. I hope this guide can help you have a wonderful journey to Faxi Temple. Have fun 🥰

I traveled 300 km just to see this 500-year-old tree! ✅Your complete guide to enjoying the blossoms Peak viewing period: Due to the rain, some flowers have already started to wilt. The peak viewing period is expected to last only a few more days‼️ 🎫Tickets: 10 yuan, purchased at the entrance. 🚙Transportation: Take bus 103/1314 to Shangtianzhu Station. ⚠️Do not drive! The West Lake loop is a single lane road, and traffic jams are common even on rainy🌧 working days. Imagine the weekend traffic! 🌿Vegetarian meals Wuguan Hall offers an all-you-can-eat five-element vegetarian meal! Simple yet delicious, featuring tofu and cabbage. Lunch is served from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Don't miss out! Dinner is also available.👻

Glazed rain drips from the eaves of Fa Xi Temple, and a 500-year-old magnolia tree shakes open its snowy blossoms. The newly blooming petals reveal green veins, like celadon porcelain overturned by the Bodhisattva in the morning, with rainwater surging through the cracks, brimming with life. A monk's straw sandals break the reflection in the water, and seven or eight dew-laden magnolia blossoms leap onto the pavilion, just like silverfish from the liberation pond jumping on the stone steps. As the chanting spreads over the bright yellow screen wall, the whole tree of blossoms suddenly leans eastward. Five hundred jars of moonlight brew into honey, dripping into the cracks of the green bricks, awakening the snails in their shells. At the moment when the evening drum breaks through the clouds, the twin magnolia blossoms at the highest point are swallowing the rainbow bridge. A century of waiting, never broken.

The 500-year-old ancient magnolia at Faxi Temple, which all of Hangzhou has been waiting for, is finally in bloom! Yellow walls, white magnolias, and red lanterns, this aesthetic combination, which has existed for 500 years, creates a wonderful atmosphere. · Save this guide now!👇 · 📍Location: Faxi Temple, Shangtianzhu, Hangzhou (338 Tianzhu Road) 🕔Opening hours: 6:30 - 18:00 🚗Directions: Parking spaces are limited around the temple. Roadside parking is 10 yuan/hour. Public transportation or taxis are recommended. Take subway line 3 to Huanglongdong, and there is a shuttle bus directly to the temple. 💰Ticket information: Only 10 yuan. Free admission for Hangzhou Temple Card holders~ 🌸Flowering period forecast: Expected from Mar 12 to Mar 25, which is the best time to appreciate the flowers. 📷Photo tips: · Turn right after entering Faxi Temple, and you will find this 500-year-old ancient magnolia in the courtyard of Wuguan Hall, full of historical charm. · Due to the large number of visitors, it is recommended to go early on a working day to enjoy the entire sea of flowers. · Wear Hanfu and take photos with the white magnolias, yellow walls, and red lanterns. Every frame is stunning. · 💡Tips: For stunning photos, choose a sunny day. The afternoon light is softer, resulting in higher quality photos! If you simply want to appreciate the flowers, noon is also a good time to go. The warm sunshine on the petals is beautiful~ ·