[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Feilaifeng Cliffside Sculptures (Updated Mar)

#holidayseason Feilaifeng, or the Flying Peak, is a must-visit spot in Hangzhou, blending cultural significance and natural beauty. Located near the famous Lingyin Temple, Feilaifeng is known for its ancient stone carvings and serene surroundings. The name "Flying Peak" originates from a legend claiming the mountain flew here from India, making it a sacred site in Buddhism. The highlight of Feilaifeng is the stone carvings of Buddha and other deities etched into the cliffs and caves, many of which date back to the Song and Yuan dynasties. These carvings showcase intricate artistry and give a glimpse into the spiritual devotion of the past. The area itself isn't large, but they’re scattered throughout the area, so take your time to wander and explore. Beyond the carvings, the mountain trails behind Feilaifeng offer a peaceful escape. While the trails don't offer particularly unique views, they’re surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air, making them a great break from the crowds. You can skip if you're not that into the green, but it’s a great way to take a break from the crowds and reconnect with nature. Nearby, Lingyin Temple is another key attraction. One of the largest and most important Buddhist temples in China, it boasts impressive architecture, tranquil courtyards, and spiritual significance. I didn’t visit Lingyin Temple itself as it requires an additional 30 RMB ticket. Instead, I explored Yongfu Temple and Taoguang Temple, which are adjacent to Lingyin and included in the 45 RMB Feilaifeng entrance ticket. Yongfu Temple, or the Temple of Eternal Blessings, quickly became my favorite spot. This sprawling complex on the hillside features five main courtyards, each with various halls and structures that harmonize beautifully with the natural terrain. The multi-tiered layout adds a sense of discovery to every step, and I easily spent 2–3 hours here. Taoguang Temple, or the Temple of Hidden Light/Widom in Humility, offers a different experience. Unlike Yongfu, it doesn’t have multiple layers but instead features a long, scenic staircase leading up to the temple. The atmosphere here felt damp and mysterious, perhaps because it was raining on the day I visited, but it added to the charm. I finished exploring this temple in about 1–2 hours. ---------------------------------------- 🪷Tips for Visiting: 🪷Entrance Fees: The 45 RMB ticket includes Feilaifeng, Yongfu Temple, and Taoguang Temple. Lingyin Temple requires an additional 30 RMB ticket. 🪷Time Management: • Feilaifeng: 30–60 minutes for the carvings. • Yongfu Temple: 2–3 hours if you enjoy exploring its courtyards. • Taoguang Temple: 1–2 hours for the climb and atmosphere. • Back Mountain Trails: Optional, 30–60 minutes. 🪷I recommend starting with Feilaifeng, then moving on to Yongfu Temple, Taoguang Temple, and the back mountain trails. Decide whether to visit Lingyin Temple at the end, depending on your energy and interest. Personally, I skipped Lingyin Temple and don’t regret my choice—it felt like I experienced plenty without it.

Feilai Peak is a limestone peak about 168 meters high, with more than 300 carvings from the Five Dynasties to the Yuan Dynasty. The earliest carvings are of Amitabha, Guanyin, and Mahasthamaprapta on the rock to the right of the entrance to Qinglin Cave, dating back to 951 AD. Most of the carvings are from the Song Dynasty, but most do not have inscriptions, including the famous Lushena and Maitreya carvings. There are more than 100 Han and Tibetan-style carvings from the Yuan Dynasty, which are relatively well-preserved. These carvings were created under the supervision of Yang Lianzhenjia, the head of Buddhism in Jiangnan, in the early Yuan Dynasty. These carvings are generally large (the largest is over 3 meters), and were created between 1282 and 1292. The Vairocana, Manjusri, and Samantabhadra carvings on the outer wall of Qinglin Cave are the earliest Yuan Dynasty stone carvings in West Lake, Hangzhou. National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Hangzhou, the birthplace of "Black Myth: Wukong", also has its filming location, which is Lingyin Temple, or more precisely, Feilai Peak in the Lingyin Temple scenic area. Please keep this guide to the Feilai Peak of Lingyin Temple, the filming location of "Black Myth: Wukong" 1. Transportation You can take bus No. 7 to go to Lingyin Temple on a daily basis. To save time, it is recommended to take a taxi Don't drive yourself or even take a taxi during holidays Take bus No. 7 directly to 2. Tickets If you only want to check in at Feilai Peak, you only need to buy the main ticket: 45 yuan (including Yongfu Temple and Taoguang Temple) If you want to go to Lingyin Temple, you need to buy a 30 yuan incense and flower voucher 3. Same shooting location 1. The Maitreya Buddha statue on the cliff beside the mountain trail on the south bank of Lengquan Creek 2. The 32nd niche of Feilai Peak is a statue of Vajrapani Bodhisattva from the Yuan Dynasty 4. Other Knowledge There are 115 niches and more than 390 statues on Feilai Peak. The largest, longest-duration, and relatively well-preserved group of cave statues in Jiangnan, with statues from the Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties. 5. About Lingyin Temple Try to go in the morning, the ancient temple Dingdal light is very beautiful There is free fragrance, please do not buy fragrance outside If you are interested, remember to ask for the 18 seeds Two of the Four Heavenly Kings in the Heavenly King Hall are authentic

Coming to Hangzhou, in addition to visiting the West Lake, Feilai Peak is also a very good scenic spot. ❤Reason for recommendation: There are several buses at the Huanglong Cave bus station that can reach there, and the tickets for Feilai Peak can be bought online for 45 yuan. The main attractions in Feilai Peak include Feilai Peak Statues, Lingyin Temple, Yongfu Temple, Taoguang Temple, and Lingshun Temple. After entering from the plaque of Lingyin Temple, you can see the Feilai Peak Statues after a few steps. They are basically cultural relics from the Five Dynasties to the Yuan Dynasty. The statues are distributed on the hillside and in the caves, lifelike. The Buddha statues cover the styles of Indian, Tibetan, and Han Buddhism, with vivid images, which can't help but marvel at the superb relief skills of the ancients. 🌟Highlights: There are some interesting stories behind each Buddha statue. If you are interested in history, you can hire a guide to taste the allusions, or it is also very interesting to follow other people's guides to listen to the explanations. For example, the Water Moon Guanyin in the cave, the happy Maitreya Buddha, and the Yuan Dynasty demon monk Yang Lianzhen Jia on the far right of Figure 3, who carved his image into a Buddha statue here. With the explanation, the cultural relics are more plump. The historical atmosphere of Feilai Peak is very strong, it is worth a visit when you come to Hangzhou