Ling Yin Temple was one of the most popular scenic spots in Hangzhou

Ling Yin Temple, located on the west bank of the famous West Lake in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, was one of the most popular scenic spots in Hangzhou. It was first built in AD326 at Eastern Jin Dynasty with a history of over 1600 years. When an Indian monk named Huili came to Hangzhou and saw how beautiful the peak was, he thought it must be the place for supernatural beings, so built a temple here called LingYin Temple. HRC is pleased to offer great service to build a unique China Tour or Indochina Tour for you.

Today the temple is thriving as a destination for both pilgrims and tourists. It is regarded as one of the wealthiest monasteries in China, and regular pilgrims have included former paramount leader Deng Xiaoping.
The temple is without doubt a premier showpiece in the West Lake environs and is notable also as one of the ten most famous Buddhist temples of China. In 1961 the temple was listed for protection as a key provincial historical and cultural site and is considered a leading centre for research relative to Chinese Buddhist culture.