Hangzhou Faxi Temple: A peaceful journey through an ancient temple.

In Hangzhou, there is an ancient temple quietly nestled at the foot of a picturesque mountain. This is Faxi Temple. - Faxi Temple was built in the second year of the Baoyou period of the Southern Song Dynasty, and has a history of nearly 800 years. - Faxi Temple is not only a temple, but also a quiet sanctuary for meditation, attracting countless people to visit and take photos. - I especially like visiting temples, as they help me find peace of mind. - Watching the endless stream of worshippers, the curling smoke of incense, the sound of copper bells under the flying eaves, and the chanting of scriptures in my ears, all bring me peace. - There are too many worries in the world, and the noise of the city can be overwhelming. If you can find a place away from the hustle and bustle, even a short time of peace and quiet is precious. - Faxi Temple in Hangzhou is such a quiet and pleasant place, worth visiting. - 🎈Recommended highlights of Faxi Temple🎈 ✅Yellow walls and calligraphy walls: The yellow walls look great in photos with light and shadow effects, making them a great place for photos. ✅Popular photo spot: Standing on the observation deck at the highest point of Faxi Temple, you can take a bird's-eye view of the entire temple. This spot is very popular and perfect for photos. ✅Hall of Heavenly Kings and Mahavira Hall: These two halls are the main buildings of Faxi Temple. ✅Hall of Five Hundred Arhats: It houses 500 Arhat statues, each with its own unique features. ✅Release Pond: The release pond in front of the temple is a quiet place, perfect for meditation and photos. - Transportation: 🚗Self-driving: This is a recommended option, as the scenery along the way is beautiful, and you don't have to squeeze into a bus on the way back. Parking lots and roadside parking spaces cost CNY 10/hour. In addition, Faxi Temple is located in the West Lake Scenic Area, where odd-even license plate restrictions apply on weekends and public holidays (including local and non-local vehicles). 🚕Taxi: Destination: Faxi Temple (preferably a ride-hailing service with a fixed price, as traffic around West Lake is very heavy on weekends and holidays). 🚇Bus: Metro Line 3 - Exit B of Huanglong Cave Station (do not follow the navigation to Exit C) → 🚌 Bus 103 - Get off at Shangtianzhu Station. 🌟Bicycle: You can also ride a bike there. The scenery along the way is really beautiful, but you need to have the energy and time. - 🎫Tickets: ✅Scan the code on site to buy tickets for CNY 10. ✅Or you can make a reservation on the Hangzhou Temple Visit Reservation Platform (WeChat official account reservation in advance). - ⏰Opening hours: ✅6:30 am–6:00 pm - Notes: ✅Respect Buddhist culture: Keep quiet in the temple and do not make loud noises. ✅Dress code: Do not wear short skirts or shorts. Long pants are more appropriate. Do not step on the threshold.