Lingyin Temple, West Lake

#Rainy season attractions Lingyin Temple, or "Temple of Spiritual Retreat", is one of the oldest and most important Zen Buddhist temples in China. It is located on the west side of West Lake in Hangzhou. ### 🏯 Highlights of Lingyin Temple * **More than 1,700 years of history** Founded in 328 AD by a monk from India named Huili ([Wikipedia][2]) * **Impressive architecture and art** The temple consists of several buildings, such as the Great Buddha Hall (Mahavira Hall), which houses a 24.6-meter-high gold-plated carved wooden Buddha statue. * **Feilai Feng Cave** Located near the temple, there are more than 300 Buddha statues carved into the limestone cliff face. 🌿 Atmosphere and transportation * **Nature around the temple** The temple is located in the middle of lush nature. Surrounded by mountains and streams * **Getting there** You can take the Y2 bus from Hangzhou city center for about 30 minutes. I personally cycled. 🙏 Beliefs and prayers * **Popular prayer places** Lingyin Temple is known for praying for wealth and fortune.