[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area - Zhongtianyu Fajing Temple (Updated Jul)

Located in the northern hills of West Lake in Hangzhou, Fajing Temple is a historic Zen Buddhist temple founded during the Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD). Particularly stunning in autumn when surrounded by vibrant foliage, this serene sanctuary is often referred to as the "Heart of Hangzhou." Highlights: - Grand Hall of Great Hero: Admire the magnificent Buddha statues and the solemn atmosphere of the main hall. - Hall of Five Hundred Arhats: A mystical space featuring unique and diverse statues of Arhats. - Temple Forest Autumn Foliage (Mid-November to Early December): Enjoy the breathtaking golden scenery. Access: - A 15-minute walk from "Longxiangqiao Station" on Hangzhou Metro Line 1. - A 5-minute walk from "Yue Miao Pier" of the West Lake sightseeing boat. Tips: - Photography is allowed within the temple grounds, but please respect the statues and follow proper etiquette. - Try the famous West Lake Vinegar Fish at the nearby "Lou Wai Lou" restaurant. - Visiting in the morning is ideal to avoid crowds. Fajing Temple offers a unique opportunity to trace a thousand years of history while embracing the essence of Zen. Be sure to include it in your Hangzhou travel itinerary.

🚗 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[!][!][!]

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