Zhejiang historical sites

The Drum Tower in Hangzhou (杭州鼓楼), situated to the east of Wushan Mountain in Zhejiang Province, China, holds a significant place in the city’s history and culture. Located at the southern end of Shiwukui Lane, bordering Dajing Lane to the north, Zhonghe Road to the east, and Wugong Mountain to the west, this historical landmark […]

Qian Wang Temple (钱王祠), also known as Emperor Qian Temple, is situated south of the Golden Stream in West Lake, facing Yue Temple across the lake. Originally named “Biaozhong Temple” in the early Song Dynasty, it became commonly known as Qian Wang Temple during the Qing Dynasty. The temple has a history of over 900

Jingshan Temple (径山寺), located in Hangzhou, dates back to the Tang Dynasty (881-884 AD) and was originally named “Wuxing Zhengzhen Monastery (吴兴正真禅院)” by the Wuyue King Qian Mu during the Five Dynasties period. It was later renamed “Miaojue Temple” during the Song Dynasty. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Jingshan Temple flourished as one of the

Zhinan Village (指南村), nestled at the foot of Tianmu Mountain in Lin’an, Hangzhou, boasts a history spanning several millennia. Situated at an elevation of nearly 600 meters, it is renowned as one of the most picturesque ancient villages in East China, primarily due to its surrounding 470 acres of terraced fields, making it a paradise

Gongchen Bridge (拱宸桥), the highest and longest stone arch bridge in the ancient city of Hangzhou, is also the landmark marking the end point of the Grand Canal from Beijing to Hangzhou. With a length of 98 meters and a height of 16 meters, the middle section of the bridge deck is slightly narrower at

Qinchuan Ancient Village (芹川古村) has a history of over 700 years, dating back to when the ancestral patriarch, Wan Ning Gong, migrated to Qinchuan. Since then, the village has maintained the tradition of close-knit communal living without interruption. A small river runs east to west, dividing the village into two halves. When viewed from the

The City God Pavilion, also known as Chenghuang Pavilion (城隍阁), situated atop Wu Mountain in Hangzhou, is a magnificent seven-story structure echoing architectural styles from the Southern Song and Yuan dynasties. Spanning an area of 3789 square meters and towering at 41.6 meters, it exudes grandeur and elegance, seamlessly blending elements from Yuan and Ming

Longmen Ancient Town (龙门古镇), renowned for its unique collection of Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, stands out as one of the most well-preserved mountainous ancient towns in the Jiangnan region. It features a variety of ancient structures such as ancestral halls, assembly halls, residential houses, ancient pagodas, stone bridges, and archways. Covering an area of

Faxi Temple (法喜寺), also known as Shangtianzhu (上天竺), has stood in Hangzhou for over a millennium, tracing its origins back to the early years of the Later Jin dynasty, around 936 AD. It holds significant historical and religious importance as the birthplace of China’s White Robed Guanyin, a legendary figure associated with Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and

Jingci Temple (净慈寺), located in the vicinity of West Lake in Hangzhou, is one of the four ancient temples with a rich historical legacy in the area and is renowned as one of China’s notable Buddhist temples. Its fame echoes through time due to the resonant tolls of its bells, earning the appellation “Evening Bell