Overview
Key takeaway
Ancient Buddhist temple in forested hills, founded 328 AD. The 24.6m Sakyamuni statue is carved from camphor wood.
Time & cost
Plan 2–3 hours. Budget: $6. Hours: 07:00–18:15.
Best for
Best for first-time Hangzhou visitors who want a clear 2–3 hours stop without guesswork.
Practical
Price$6
Duration2–3 hours
Hours07:00–18:15
Getting thereBus 7/游2 from city center
Tips
On site
Arrive early for tranquility.
Timing
The Feilai Feng rock carvings are worth the ticket alone.
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (07:00–18:15). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
Show this
Show the Chinese name “灵隐寺” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Location & how to go
Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou
MetroBus 7/游2 from city center
BusBus 7/游2 from city center
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “灵隐寺” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.
