What to do and see in Hangzhou, Zhejiang: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

October 21, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province and one of the seven ancient capitals of China. It was described by Italian traveler Marco Polo as the finest and most luxurious city in the world. The West Lake scenic area contains over 60 cultural relic sites and several attractions of natural beauty, and a cruise on the lake is a good option to view several sites. Hangzhou is also a good place to visit a tea plantation.
Restaurants in Hangzhou

1. Hangzhou Confucius Temple

No.8 Fuxue Lane, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou China
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Hangzhou Confucius Temple

2. Lingyin Temple

No.1 Fayun Alley, Lingyin Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013 China +86 571 8796 8665 http://www.lingyinsi.org/
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4.5 based on 1,460 reviews

Lingyin Temple

Built in 326 A.D. at the foot of Lingyin Mountain, this temple features a main hall extending 33.5 meters in height, a statue of Sakyamuni carved out of 24 pieces of camphor wood and a laughing Buddha covered in gold.

Reviewed By SueF_Trips - Tulsa, United States

Past the perfectly manicured tea groves of a picturesque country lane is the home of Hangzhou's amazing ancient Feilai Feng scenic area and Lingyin Buddhist Temple. Countless perfectly detailed reliefs, statues, and buddhas are carved eveywhere into the mountainside amongst tall beautiful trees, caves, pathways, and a quiet stream. Would have loved to spend many more hours exploring the site but moved along with my family to tour the Buddha statues and structures of the Lingyin Temple. The scenic area is one of the must peaceful settings I've ever experienced. Not far away though near the entrance you're back to civilization with many small shops, restaurants, not one, but two separate Starbucks, and most importantly...a Western styled ladies room!

3. Fei Lai Feng

Lingxi South Road, Xihu Distict, Hangzhou 310000 China
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4.5 based on 495 reviews

Fei Lai Feng

The legendary peak's caves have hundreds of Buddhist stone statues dating from the 10th to the 14th centuries.

Reviewed By 33traveler2010 - Detroit, United States

Interesting Buddha sculptures at the beginning of the Linjiang Temple complex. They’re included in the Temple ticket. We especially liked the fat laughing Buddha and there was an sign with an explanation in English.

4. Linshun Temple(No.1 Caishen Temple)

North West side of Feilai Peak, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Linshun Temple(No.1 Caishen Temple)

5. Baopu Taoist Temple

Hillside of Geling Ridge, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310007 China
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Baopu Taoist Temple

6. Hangzhou Baocheng Temple

In Ziyang Mountain, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310006 China
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Hangzhou Baocheng Temple

7. Faxi Temple

Meilingbei Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310007 China
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Faxi Temple

8. Phoenix Temple

Zhongshan Middle Road, Hangzhou China
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Phoenix Temple

9. Jingci Temple

No.56 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310007 China +86 571 8797 5134
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4.0 based on 41 reviews

Jingci Temple

10. Huiyin Gaoli Temple

Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310007 China
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Huiyin Gaoli Temple

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