Hangzhou. Chanyuan Temple | Hangzhou's Little Forbidden City

| Hangzhou's Little Forbidden City. There are many temples in Hangzhou, almost every mountain has a temple hidden in it. In autumn, the trees on the mountain turn yellow and red, and the fallen leaves are colorful and beautiful. If you have time on the weekend, you can go to the mountains to enjoy the autumn scenery. Chanyuan Temple is located in Hangzhou Tianmu Mountain Scenic Area, under the Zhaoming and Xuri peaks on the southern foot of Tianmu Mountain, hidden in the green mountains and forests. It is one of the famous temples in Zhejiang. Chanyuan Temple was destroyed during the War of Resistance Against Japan and was later restored. It is now beautifully built, with a poetic atmosphere. Chanyuan Temple is about an hour's drive from downtown Hangzhou. Public transportation is inconvenient, so it is recommended to drive. 🧭 Navigation: Chanyuan Temple 🎫 Tickets: Small ticket for the scenic area is 20, you can go to Chanyuan Temple (the temple itself does not require a ticket); the big ticket is 139, you can go to the Dashuwang Scenic Area on the mountain 🅿 Parking: There is a paid parking lot at the foot of the mountain, and there is also one at the entrance of the scenic area on the mountain, 10 yuan/car. You can also park on the side of the road for free, as long as it doesn't cause any inconvenience. ✅ There is also Buddhist coffee to taste here In fact, if you go late, you don't need to buy a ticket at all. After five o'clock, the old man who charges at the door is gone, and the car can drive up directly...