Day 1: Hangzhou
Lingyin Temple (2 hours): As one of the most important and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China, Lingyin Temple boasts plenty of pagodas and Buddhist grottoes.During the Eastern Jin Dynasty in 328 AD, Hui Li, a monk from India brought Buddhism to this area and founded this temple. At that time, nine multi-storey buildings, 8 pavilions, 72 halls and more than 1,300 dormitory rooms had made up this temple, and it was the national worship center.
Located in front of the temple proper, Feilai Feng (Flying Peak) is an outstanding Buddhist grotto site, in which are engraved numerous Buddha images. Legend has it the peak was originally from India, and flew to Hangzhou overnight as a demonstration of the omnipotence of Buddhist law.Other attractions include Hall of the Heavenly Kings, Grand Hall of the Great Sage, Hall of the Medicine Buddha, Sutra Library, and Hall of the Five Hundred Arhats.
Six Harmonies Pagoda (30 minutes): The Liuhe Pagoda is located on the north bank of the Qiantang River in the south of Hangzhou City. The Liuhe Pagoda is one of the famous ancient pagodas in our country and forms the wonderful sceneries of Hangzhou together with "the ten sceneries of the West Lake". Highly erected by the Qiantang River and to the south of the West Lake, it is a perfect symbol of brick-and-wood structure built in the ancient China. It was first built in 970 AD in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The name "six harmonies" comes from the six Buddhist ordinances, meaning "harmonies of the heaven, earth, east, west, south and north"
Day 2 Hangzhou / Wuzhen / Wuzhen Ancient Water Town
Known as 'the Venice of the East', Wuzhen preserves intact its traditional style of architecture, customs and culture. Taking a wooden boat on its winding waterways is a relaxing experience. The boat takes about 20 minutes.
Day 3 Hangzhou City Essence Tour
Being the scenery printed on the back of China's 1 yuan banknote, the West Lake is the symbol of Hangzhou and a place of tranquility. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is the most classic view of West Lake. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at Lingyin Temple, which is one of the most prosperous Buddhist temples in China, with plenty of pagodas and Buddhist grottoes.
To the south of the West Lake highly erected the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Built in 970 AD, its name 'six harmonies' derives from Buddhist ordinances, meaning 'harmonies of the heaven, earth, east, west, south and north'. After the tour, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Our prices included:
1. Entrance tickets of the sites listed in the itinerary
2. English speaking tour guide
3. Air-conditioned tour vehicle
4. Meals
5. Boat ticket.
6. Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Our prices not included:
1. Hotel accommodation
2. Tips to the guide and driver
3. Any fees and costs not listed in the itinerary.
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