Hangzhou: West Lake Hills Wuyue Buddhist Carvings Day Trip
ID: GYG1350494-2127265
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Land: China
Duur:
08:00 uren
Beschrijving
A relaxed private culture day in Hangzhou's West Lake hills: discover ancient Wuyue-era Buddhist carvings and pillars, the legendary Moon Rock and historic temples, with an expert English guide.
Step into Hangzhou's rich Wuyue cultural heritage on this comfortable private day trip, recently popularized by the hit drama 'Taiping Nian.' Your guide and private driver collect you from your hotel and lead you on a relaxed exploration of the tranquil southern West Lake hills, where exquisite tenth-century Buddhist art is hidden among the greenery.
You begin at the ancient Fantian Temple, home to a rare pair of stone dharani pillars (jingchuang) built in 965 by the Wuyue king Qian Hongchu, beautifully carved with lotus, dragons and bodhisattvas. From there you take a gentle stepped path up the hillside, passing Qiyun Temple to reach the famous Moon Rock (Yueyan), once one of Hangzhou's three great moon-viewing spots, where a natural opening in the cliff was said to frame the full moon's reflection in the pool below.
Your guide then leads you to the Shengguo Temple site, where a 10-meter Buddha triad carved in the Wuyue period stands among the largest stone images in Hangzhou, and to the Eighteen Arhat carvings near a cliff bearing calligraphy by Song emperor Gaozong. The day closes with views over the historic Bagua Tian terraced fields.
Reframed as a leisurely, story-rich cultural walk rather than a strenuous hike, this private tour keeps the pace gentle with plenty of time for the carvings, history and photos. A relaxed lunch is included and your guide brings the legends to life in English. Pet-friendly and fully private, it is ideal for travelers who love authentic China heritage, hidden art and quiet hillside scenery.
Hoogtepunten
- Private culture day in Hangzhou's tranquil West Lake hills with hotel pickup
- See the rare 10th-century Wuyue stone dharani pillars at Fantian Temple
- Visit the legendary Moon Rock, a historic moon-viewing spot
- Discover the 10-meter Wuyue Buddha triad and Eighteen Arhat carvings
- Relaxed, story-rich walk with an English guide and easy hillside paths
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Bring sun protection, rain gear, and drinking water. The itinerary may be adjusted in case of unsafe weather or road conditions. Please tell us in advance about dietary restrictions, allergies, or mobility concerns. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Private vehicle
- Lunch
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
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Annuleringen
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