The first stop for the New Year! Hiking and praying at Jing Mountain Zen Temple in Hangzhou

As the countdown to 2024 begins, a new year is upon us. It's a year to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, a year to heal from old ailments. Accompanied by a large family, we climbed the mountain to pray at the top. The Chinese people really love the scent of temples. There are endless streams of people going up and down the mountain. I hope everyone has a healthy, happy, and smooth new year❤️ - 🐲Jing Mountain Temple 🎫Temple incense and flower ticket: 30💰 🕐Opening hours: 7:00~17:00 - 🚗Self-driving route It takes about 40 minutes to drive to Jing Mountain Temple from Liangzhu subway station. You can park at the foot of the mountain or choose to park halfway up the mountain. There are parking spaces available. 🅿️Jing Mountain Tourism Distribution Center/Tongqiao Parking Lot - ⛰️Complete guide to climbing Jing Mountain Ancient Trail First half of the mountain ①Pedestrian entrance square Start by scanning the code to exchange for a card (green hand card) and take the shuttle bus (free of charge) to get there. It is recommended to bring some water and fruit before setting off, preferably fruits that are easy to eat and high in water content. (Paba mandarin, banana, sugarcane) ②Zuxin Pavilion The first rest stop. If you have elderly people or children in your family, you can take a short break here, replenish your water, and take some photos of the beautiful scenery during your free time. ③Jinshan Pavilion ④Qianwang Rock ⑤Half Mountain Pavilion ⑥Xixin Pavilion It is recommended to keep going straight ahead, do not rest at every stop, otherwise it will be very exhausting. ⑦Pinming Residence Located near the middle of the mountain, there is a tea room. The prices in the tea room range from 200 to 300. The tea supplies are brought up the mountain by mules. Second half of the mountain ①Buddha Holy Water ②Shengshou Wujiang ③Mouse Rock Near Mouse Rock, there are pavilions, plaques, and stone chairs where you can rest. After a short break, muster your energy and climb to the top of the mountain. ④Wangjiang Pavilion ⑤Dongpo Wash Ink Pool There is a pool that can reflect the buildings, which is especially beautiful when the weather is good. ⑥Imperial Stele Pavilion ⑦Daoyuan Pavilion ⑧Jing Mountain Temple After reaching the top of the mountain, you can directly buy incense tickets for 30 yuan. After buying them, you can enter the temple to offer incense. After expressing your wishes, you can go to the dining hall to eat vegetarian noodles🍜Vegetarian noodles + small dishes 20 yuan, very generous portion, northerners love it. - 🌈Dragon Year Prayer There is a painting in the poem, a scene in the painting, and Zen in the scene. On the first day of the New Year, strive to achieve what you wish for, wish for your family's health, and everything goes smoothly. ☕Miaoxi Coffee As a reward for reaching the top, have a cup of coffee to refresh yourself. The price ranges from 25 to 35, and the taste and texture are great! - ✨Tips ①It is recommended to bring your own cup, so you can drink hot water. There is a place to get hot water next to a coffee shop near the top of the mountain. ②It is recommended to use a backpack for easy travel, less burden, and easier mountain climbing.