I originally thought Xiangji Temple was quite ordinary, but it really is no less impressive than Lingyin Temple

After all this time, compared to happiness, what I need more is peace. Among the 271 temples in Hangzhou, today I added one more to my list: Xiangji Temple. This is why I urge you to definitely visit Xiangji Temple🙏🏻 🚇 Line 3, Exit C, turn right and walk a hundred meters to see two stone pagodas, and the golden temple appears before your eyes. In the bustling city, it's a peaceful retreat. Take a rest, clear your mind, and slowly appreciate this unique temple, feeling the tranquility of the soul! Xiangji Temple is a famous temple along the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal. Its exterior walls and structures are decorated with copper, giving it an ancient and classic look. I think the architecture itself is not particularly stunning, but against the backdrop of the surrounding high-rises, it really amazes many people who come to take photos📸 and check in. Every photo is beautiful, and I wish I could share them all! 🗺️Travel Tips: 📿Prayer beads: Right after entering the main gate into the grand hall is the Dharma distribution center, where various agate, Hetian jade, and Bodhi beads range from 100-300 yuan, and I heard they are all consecrated🔆 🥗Vegetarian food: 20 yuan per person, the vegetarian food is very popular, rich and delicious, and it has a touch of worldly life. 🚶🏻Surroundings: Dadou Road, Xiaohe Straight Street, Xiaohe Park, Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Grand Canal Museum, Umbrella Museum, Arts and Crafts Museum, Knife and Sword Museum, etc. You can take a water bus to tour the entire route. Location: Xiangji Temple 📍Address: Xiangji Temple, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 🎫Ticket: 💰20 yuan per person ⏰Hours: 8:00-17:00 🚌Transportation: 🚇 Subway Line 3 'Xiangji Temple Station' Exit C, 5 minutes walk; Buses 197, 188, 151, 19; You can also reach by taking Water Bus Line 1; ⏳History: Xiangji Temple was originally built as Xingfu Temple in the third year of Taiping Xingguo of the Northern Song Dynasty (978 AD). During the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of Song, it was bestowed the name 'Xiangji Temple', with Buddha statues including Ru Lai, the Eighteen Arhats, Manjushri Bodhisattva, Guan Gong and Tang Sanzang on either side of the entrance, and the most dazzling Guanyin Bodhisattva.