Overview

Hangzhou's deepest Buddhist heritage — the 1,700-year-old Lingyin Temple, 470 carved cliffside Buddhas, and Hupao Spring's 'tigers running' fountain.

Itinerary

Hangzhou: Lingyin Temple, Feilai Feng Buddhist Carvings & Hupao Spring Day Tour

Hangzhou's spiritual core, west of West Lake. Morning: Lingyin Temple (Soul's Retreat), founded 326 AD, one of China's wealthiest Chan Buddhist monasteries. Walk the four halls and see the 24m camphor-wood Sakyamuni Buddha. Across the path: Feilai Feng (Peak Flying From Afar), a limestone karst hill carved with 470+ Buddha images dating from the 10th century — including the famous 'Laughing Maitreya' selfie spot. Vegetarian Buddhist lunch at the temple's monastery dining hall. Afternoon: Hupao Spring (Tiger Running Spring), where two tigers were said to dig open the spring overnight — taste tea brewed from this spring, said to be Hangzhou's best for Longjing. Return to your hotel.

Hangzhou's deepest Buddhist heritage — the 1,700-year-old Lingyin Temple, 470 carved cliffside Buddhas, and Hupao Spring's 'tigers running' fountain.

Meeting & Pickup

Hangzhou City Hotel Pickup

📍 West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou, Hangzhou, 310000, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

Private hotel pickup and drop-off; English-speaking guide; Lingyin Temple + Feilai Feng entrance; Hupao Spring + tea tasting; Vegetarian monastery lunch

✕ Not included

Incense / candle offerings (optional); Bulk Longjing tea purchases; Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

5★★★★★Based on 102 reviews

Jonas O.🇪🇸 Spain★★★★★2026-04

I went in most excited about Lingyin Temple, Feilai Feng Buddhist Carvings & Hupao Spring Day. Funny enough, Hangzhou is the part I kept talking about afterward.

Mia J.🇦🇪 UAE★★★★★2026-03

What helped was simple: our guide read the pace well. We got the background when it helped, then space to explore instead of a running lecture. My only advice is not to shorten the time at Lingyin Temple, Feilai Feng Buddhist Carvings & Hupao Spring Day.

Camille W.🇳🇱 Netherlands★★★★★2024-06

Looking back, I carried more than I needed. Water, a light layer and a small power bank would have covered the whole day. I would keep the Hangzhou outline as it was.

Julia P.🇦🇹 Austria★★★★★2025-05

Looking back, this wasn't a “see everything” tour, and that was a strength. The time around Hangzhou felt specific to Hangzhou, not interchangeable with another city.

Karim W.🇲🇾 Malaysia★★★★★2025-08

A full 8 hours, in the good sense. Wear comfortable shoes and leave the evening loose.