Lingyin Temple Day Tour

### **Hangzhou Lingyin Temple Travel Guide: The Perfect Collision of Zen and Worldly Pleasures** 🏯🍜 **【Must-See Attractions at Lingyin Temple】** 1. **Feilai Peak Sculptures**—Over 300 thousand-year-old stone Buddha carvings, the most famous being a "smiling" Maitreya Buddha that seems to be laughing at tourists struggling up the mountain. 2. **Yongfu Temple**—Quieter than Lingyin Temple, with fewer visitors and beautiful scenery. It has its own tea garden where you can drink tea and daydream, pretending to be a "hidden master." 3. **Taoguang Temple**—A blend of Buddhism and Taoism, featuring Lu Dongbin's alchemy site. Climb to the top for a view of West Lake, but be prepared for so many stairs you'll question your life choices. 4. **The First Wealth God Temple in the World (Lingshun Temple)**—Located at the top of North Peak, it's famous for effective wealth prayers. A 5-minute cable car ride will get you there, but hiking takes 30 minutes. Consider praying for "no sore legs" first. --- **【Budget Accommodation Recommendations】** 🏡💰 1. **Hostels/Guesthouses (100-200 yuan/night)** - **Hangzhou International Youth Hostel** (near West Lake, great atmosphere, perfect for backpackers). - **Lingyin Temple area homestays** (some include vegetarian meal experiences, great value). 2. **Budget Hotels (200-300 yuan/night)** - **Home Inn/Hanting (West Lake branch)**—Convenient transportation, walking distance to Lingyin Temple. - **Pudding Hotel (Wulin Square branch)**—Small but clean rooms, ideal for those who just need a place to sleep. --- **【Nearby Food Recommendations】** 🍜🍢 1. **Lingyin Vegetarian Restaurant**—The "Lotus Mushroom Chicken Soup" is delicately delicious, making you feel "ethereal" after eating. 2. **Qifu Buns**—Shaped like lotus flowers, symbolizing good fortune, but don't expect to get rich after eating just one. 3. **West Lake Vinegar Fish**—A famous Hangzhou dish, sweet and sour, but beware—it has more bones than there are tourists at Lingyin Temple. 4. **Sweet Corn Soup**—Refreshing and cooling, a bowl after hiking will instantly revive you. 5. **Song Sao Fish Soup**—Passed down since the Southern Song Dynasty, smooth and savory, more appetizing than Su Dongpo's poetry. --- **【Nearby Attractions】** 🎭🚶 1. **Songcheng Romance Park**—A must-see performance in your lifetime, more dramatic than a soap opera, but with mind-blowing special effects. 2. **Leifeng Pagoda**—Where the White Snake was imprisoned. Climb up for a panoramic view of West Lake, but don't be like Fahai and throw coins everywhere. 3. **Longjing Tea Plantation**—Experience tea picking and roasting, but don't steal any leaves or you might get "hunted down" by tea farmers. --- **【Humorous Tips】** - Lingyin Temple gets as crowded as a "Singles' Day livestream." Want peace? Go at 6 AM to avoid the crowds. - The Feilai Peak ticket includes Yongfu and Taoguang Temples. Don't foolishly buy separate tickets unless you want to "sponsor" the scenic area. - Fortune sticks at the Wealth God Temple cost 30 yuan, with interpretation for 20 yuan. If you draw a "very bad fortune," consider buying a lottery ticket to hedge your risk. **Summary**: Lingyin Temple = Ancient Monastery + Delicious Food + Wealth Prayers = Perfect Trip! Get going before the Buddha gets "woken up" by all the tourists! 🚗💨