Xianzhao Temple, accessible by car to the top of the mountain | A must-visit spot when touring Xianghu Lake in Hangzhou

🌿 Built during the Southern Song Dynasty, Xianzhao Temple, also known as Xianzhao Zen Temple, is named for the meaning 'the light of the rising sun shines upon this temple first.' When visiting Xianghu Lake in Hangzhou, you must come here for a look, it's quite a surprise. 🧩 The geographical location of Xianzhao Temple is excellent, overlooking three rivers and one lake, namely Qiantang River, Fuchun River, Puyang River, and Xianghu Lake. Inside the temple, you can greet the first rays of dawn and enjoy the view of the sunrise. Especially at dusk, when the light sprinkles on the river surface, the atmosphere is open and wide, offering a breathtaking view of the sunset. 🧩 You can drive directly up here, which is very friendly for the lazy, with several sharp turns in the road, so be careful when driving. Friends who like to exercise can walk up the mountain, which takes about thirty minutes. 🧩 The whole ancient temple is quiet and peaceful, not very large, with a pavilion in front of the temple, a relic from the Ming Dynasty, meaning 'a panoramic view of the lake and mountains.' There is a paid telescope next to it, which indeed allows a clear view of the beautiful Xianghu Lake. 🧩 The main hall, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Bell and Drum Tower, the Reclining Buddha Hall, the Medicine Buddha Hall, the Circular Hall, the Dining Hall, and other buildings of Xianzhao Temple are very quaint and beautiful. Every spot is very photogenic. ⛰️ Place Name: Xianzhao Zen Temple 📍 Address: No. 132 Xianghu Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 🚇 Transportation: Take bus 707/724M to the intersection of Nanliu Road and Jinxiu Road 🅿️ Parking: Free parking, self-driving recommended