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Noah HartleyUnited States

Drove 100 km! Just for this tree full of flowers!

Chanyuan Temple with magnolia in full bloom A paradise away from the hustle and bustle There is no hustle and bustle of Lingyin here Only the whispers of the ancient temple and the forest If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city Why not come here, let the tree bloom and cleanse your heart? . Chanyuan Temple is hidden in the southern foot of Xitianmu Mountain in Lin'an, Hangzhou. It turned out to be a "mountain forest palace" with a thousand-year history It is the ancestral temple of the Linji sect of Zen Buddhism. The place where Weituo Bodhisattva appeared! . Every spring, the magnolia flowers in the temple become A beautiful scenery for photography enthusiasts 🌸Best flowering period: mid-March to early April 🎉Flower viewing location: ① In front of the Mahavira Hall: Magnolia grows against the ancient hall, and the fragrance of Buddhist incense makes it more elegant; ②At the corner of the corridor in the temple: you will come across a tree full of flowers, with light and shadows as poetic as a poem; ③By the Qinglong Pond: fallen flowers floating on the water, Zen and nature coexist. . 📍In the Tianmu Mountain Scenic Area, Xitianmu Township, Lin'an District, Hangzhou 🎫Ticket: 20 yuan/person (Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Huimin Card🆓) ⏰Opening hours: 08:00-16:00 🚗Self-driving is recommended: It takes about 1.5 hours from downtown Hangzhou. Just navigate to "Chanyuan Temple". There is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area, 10 yuan per time
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Posted: Mar 18, 2025
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