Many people milling around and burning incense made it colorful and lively. One could just revel in the beauty of the place or dig into the history. In any case, a worthwhile place.
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Many people milling around and burning incense made it colorful and lively. One could just revel in the beauty of the place or dig into the history. In any case, a worthwhile place.
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This is a lovely place to visit and is so peacefull walking around the forrest of trees and seeing hundreds of budda statues nestled in niches. There are numerous areas to walk around and the Pagoda of six harmonies was impressive with its six stories.
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Large complex with much to see and do from the rock carvings in the walls to the temple itself. Just keep wandering through and enjoy the grand beauty and harmonious atmosphere
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I've been living in Hangzhou for about 5 years now and I used to be a tour guide for 2 years. Hear it from me, this is no doubt a must visit place if you come to Hangzhou. It's not a typical Buddhist temple you see everywhere. This place is simply so beautiful, so peaceful and so relaxing! although it's...
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The temple is housed in a premises that has a few attractions within. It is located towards the north west of the west lake & cabs would be able to take you there in case you are located in a different part of hangzhou. There is a chauffer service at the entrace to take people inside (the walk is 20-30...
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like the landscape and view, but need quite some exercise to walk up to the hill
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Very enlightening experience! A must see and attend!
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Good opportunity to see various buddhist statues and tour around the shrine.
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tea house up on the Yong Fu temple is great and the walk down Tian Zu road is wonderful
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The temple is without doubt highlight of a trip to Hangzhou and is also as one of the 10 most famous Buddhist temples of China.
Getting there: if you are not in a tour group it's best to get there by taxi. It's a 10 min taxi ride from the city centre however coming home from the temple is a...
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