Lingyin (meaning Soul's Retreat) Temple is a Buddhist temple, located in the northwest of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China.
It is one of the largest Buddhist temples in China, and there are numerous pagodas and Budddhist grottoes in it.
The main axis of Lingyin follows a traditional Song dynasty five-hall Chan sect structure. The main axis stretches up the Lingyin Hill. However, it should be noted that the five-hall axis is a recent recreation. Only the front three halls are a part of the Qing dynasty axis.
Admission price: RMB 35 yuan
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