Top attractions in Hangzhou

Lingyin Temple

Lingyin Temple was built in 326A. D. by an Indian monk named Huili. With a history of more than 1, 600 years, it is a famous temple in China. The temple has the Front Hall, the Magnificent Hall and the Hall of Herb Masters. China's largest wood-carving of sitting Buddha Sakyamuni sits in the Magnificent Hall.

The Peak Flew From Afar

The Peak Flew From Afar is just opposite to the Lingyin Temple. On its slope and inside the caves are more than 300 stone Buddha¡¯s carved during the period of the Five Dynasties to the Yuan Dynasty (907- 1368A. D). They are national cultural heritages which are under the protection of the national government.

Six Harmonies Pagoda- Six

Harmonies Pagoda was built in 970 A. D. in a way to press down the evil of the river tidal bore. It has thirteen eaves but only seven stories inside with a spiral staircase leading to the top. with 59. 89 meters high, it is a masterpiece of wood-and brick structure, and today it is under the protection of the national government.

Tiger Pawing Spring Park Tiger

Pawing Spring Park locates at the White Crane Peak of Daci Hill on the West lake, five kilometers away from the downtown. It has Tiger Pawing Temple, Tiger Spring, Dicui Rock, Pagoda of Five Dynasties, Dreaming Tiger sculpture, Pagoda of Master Hong Yi, Hall of Jigong, Compound of Jigong, Bell Tower and five-hundred disciples of Buddha. The Tiger Spring, sweet and pure, ranks third in the country. The famous Dragon Well Tea goes with the Tiger Spring enjoy high reputation.

Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.

Three Pools Mirroring the Moon also called "Lesser Yingzhou" was first built in Ming Dynasty with the mud dredged from the Lake. With 60% occupied by water, the 7-hectare fairyland features a characteristic of "An island within a lake, and lakes within an island, , The three stone pagodas located south of the islet were set in 1621. On moonlit night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, people seal the upper openings of the pagodas and burn candles inside, creating an image of "the moon in the sky is one, and its image comes to be fifteen on water surface."

Huagang Park Huagong Park

Huagang Park Huagong Park, or Viewing Fish in a Flowering Harbour is located at the southern end of Su Causeway. It covers an area of 20 hectares. Now the park boasts of four scenic spots as Red Fish Pond, Peony Garden, Forests and New Flower Garden. With 800 peony flowers and gold carp, the park is noted for "flowers, ponds and fish."

Xiling Seal & Engraver

Society. Xiling Seal & Engraver Society, located by the Xiling Bridge, is the best of its kind in China. It was first established in 1904 and officially set up in 1913. Wu Changsu was the first president.