Faxi Temple
Zhejiang · China
Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up at your Hangzhou hotel or train station (If you travel by train). Begin your great tour with the easy ride to Tianzhu Mountain, located in the southwest of West Lake mountain range. First pay the visit to Fajing Temple, one of the oldest temples built more than 1600 years, explore different complex of the temple while appreciate the charming architecture. Follow your guide and enjoy the fun hiking along lush green trail with the well paved stone paths and tranquil Zhongtianzhu temple surrounded by the green tea fields until you make the way to the famous Faxi Temple, one of the most active temples locals believe the wishes always come true. Explore around and burn the incent stick here and make good wishes while learning the local religious custom, culture with your guide.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Faxi Temple
Welcome to Faxi Temple, a place that many describe as a 'resting place for the soul.' Located in the lush hills of Hangzhou, near the famous West Lake, Faxi Temple is the largest and most significant of the 'Three Tianzhu…
Listen in the app2The Yellow Gates and the Ritual of Incense
We begin at the main entrance, where the signature yellow walls of Faxi create a striking contrast with the deep green of the surrounding forest. Notice the architectural style—it is predominantly from the Qing Dynasty,…
Listen in the app3The Hall of the Heavenly Kings
As we move further up the mountain slope, we enter the Hall of the Heavenly Kings (Tianwang Dian). This is a standard feature in Chinese Buddhist temples, but at Faxi, it feels particularly intimate. …
Listen in the app4The Grand Hall of the Great Hero
The spiritual heart of Faxi is the Grand Hall of the Great Hero (Daxiong Baodian). This is where the main Buddha statues are housed and where the monks gather for their daily ceremonies. …
Listen in the app5The Guanyin Pavilion and the Compassionate Eye
Faxi Temple is particularly famous for its Guanyin Pavilion. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Guanyin is one of the most beloved figures in Chinese Buddhism, and Faxi is seen as her 'home' in Hangzhou. …
Listen in the app6The Upper Faxi Library and the Scholarly Path
Ascending higher, we reach the quieter, more scholarly areas of the temple complex, often referred to as the Upper Faxi section. Here you will find the Sutra Library and the study halls where monks and scholars have gathered for…
Listen in the app7The Mountain Path and the Three Tianzhu Connection
Our final section takes us outside the main temple buildings and onto the mountain path that connects Faxi (Upper Tianzhu) to its sister temples, Fajing (Middle Tianzhu) and Fajie (Lower Tianzhu). This path is an 'analytical…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we descend from the yellow gates of Faxi Temple, I hope you have found the 'rest for your soul' that this site promises. We have explored its architectural splendor, from the fearsome Heavenly Kings to the compassionate…
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What is Faxi Temple?
Faxi Temple 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 | 30.2254, 120.0939 |
| Last updated |
