Faxi Temple (Upper Tianzhu)
上天竺法喜讲寺 · Shàng Tiānzhú Fǎxǐ Jiǎngsì
A working Buddhist temple founded over a thousand years ago in the hills above Lingyin, known for its yellow walls, old trees and quiet courtyards.
No booking needed1–1.5 hours
Tip
Combine it with Lingyin: walk up past the two lower Tianzhu temples. Come early on weekdays: the yellow-wall photo spots draw queues at weekends.
- Opening hours
- Daily, roughly 06:30–18:00 (some sources say 08:30–17:00) To be confirmed
- Price
- ¥10 To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy the ticket at the gate by scanning the QR code. On busy weekends and Buddhist festivals a real-name reservation code may be required, so check before you go. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Bus 121, 103 or 324M to 上天竺 (Shangtianzhu), then walk about 300 m. Or walk up Tianzhu Road from Lingyin Temple past Lower and Middle Tianzhu (about 2 km).
- Address in Chinese
- 浙江省杭州市西湖区天竺路338号
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