HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsFei Lai Feng
Zhejiang · China
Upon arrival, make your first visit to flying from afar (Fei Lai Peak), here enjoy a fun explore different caves in the pure limestone mountains surrounded by gently streams and lush greens, admire the largest and the best-preserved stone grottoes in southern China with over three hundred different Buddha carvings from about 10th century, marvel at the exquisite workmanships from the ancient times.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Fei Lai Feng
Welcome to Fei Lai Feng, or the 'Peak That Flown from Afar,' a site of profound spiritual and artistic significance in Hangzhou. As we stand before this 209-meter limestone peak, we are looking at one of the most important…
Listen in the app2The Legend of Monk Hui Li
To understand Fei Lai Feng, we must start with the story of Monk Hui Li. In the year 326 AD, during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, this Indian monk arrived in Hangzhou. …
Listen in the app3The Laughing Buddha: Maitreya's Joy
The most famous image on Fei Lai Feng is undoubtedly the 'Laughing Buddha,' or the Maitreya Buddha. Carved during the Song Dynasty, this large, reclining figure is instantly recognizable by his enormous belly and joyful, beaming…
Listen in the app4The Grottoes and Caves of the Yuan Dynasty
As you explore deeper along the base of the peak, you will encounter numerous caves, such as the Dragon Cave and the Qing-Lin Cave. These grottoes are significant not just for their natural geology but for the carvings they…
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Fei Lai Feng is a textbook of Buddhist history, representing over 400 years of continuous artistic activity. The 330 statues offer a rare opportunity to analyze the evolution of religious art in China. …
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Running along the base of Fei Lai Feng is the Cold Spring Stream, or Leng-Quan. The sound of its flowing water provides a constant acoustic backdrop to the site. …
Listen in the app7Comparing Sacred Landscapes
When analyzing Fei Lai Feng, it is helpful to compare it to other sacred Buddhist sites. Some travelers find that the carvings and the relationship between the water and the stone remind them of sites in Southeast Asia, such as…
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As we conclude our journey around Fei Lai Feng, we reflect on the enduring power of Monk Hui Li’s vision. For seventeen centuries, this 'peak flown from afar' has served as a sanctuary for art, faith, and intellectual reflection. …
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What is Fei Lai Feng?
Fei Lai Feng is a place in Zhejiang · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Zhejiang · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.2402, 120.1040 |
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