Zhejiang historical sites

The Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins Park (良渚古城遗址公园) is located in the northwest suburbs of Hangzhou, encompassing the towns of Liangzhu and Pingyao. Covering an area of approximately 42 square kilometers, the core area spans 8 million square meters. It comprises the core area of the ancient Liangzhu City, hydraulic systems, sacrificial altar cemeteries, and peripheral suburban […]

Dadou Road Historical and Cultural Block (大兜路历史文化街区), located on the eastern bank of the section between Daguang Bridge and Jiangzhang Bridge along the Grand Canal, preserves significant relics such as the Xiangji Temple Pagoda, the National Silk Reserve Warehouse, and numerous Qing Dynasty and early Republican-era residential buildings. It stands as one of the remaining

Yongfu Temple (永福寺) is situated approximately 500 meters west of Lingyin Temple, beneath the rocky peaks. According to historical records from the Qing Dynasty’s Kangxi period, documented in the “Hangzhou Prefecture Annals,” Yongfu Temple is nestled at the foot of Xingsheng Mountain, opposite the Huyuandong Cave on Feilaifeng Peak. Originally, the temple was divided into

Tangqi Ancient Town (塘栖古镇), located in Hangzhou, marks the starting point of the Hangzhou section of the Grand Canal, which stretches through Beijing and Hangzhou. Established during the Northern Song Dynasty, Tangqi flourished during the Yuan Dynasty, becoming a bustling town. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it stood as a prosperous center, earning the

Hupao Spring, also known as Dreaming of the Tiger Spring (虎跑梦泉), is situated to the south of West Lake within the precincts of the Dinghui Zen Temple in Daci Hill. According to legend, during the Tang Dynasty, the eminent monk Xingkong resided in this area. Faced with a shortage of water, he contemplated moving elsewhere.

Baochu Pagoda (保俶塔), located on Baoshi Mountain in the northern part of West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, stands as a traditional ancient structure dating back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907-960 AD). Originally built during the reign of Wu Yue King Qian Liu, the pagoda underwent multiple reconstructions in subsequent dynasties.

The Tomb of Yue Fei (岳飞墓) is the burial site of Yue Fei, a renowned military general who resisted the Jin Dynasty during the Southern Song Dynasty. In the 11th month of the 29th day of the lunar calendar in the 11th year of the Shaoxing era (January 27, 1142), Yue Fei fell victim to

Liuhe Pagoda (六和塔), named after the Buddhist concept of “Six Harmonies and Respect,” has a rich history dating back to the third year of the Song Dynasty’s Kaibao era in 970 AD. The original site of the pagoda was in the Southern Orchard of Qian Hongchu, the King of Wuyue. Initially constructed to suppress the

Southern Song Imperial Street (南宋御街) is a significant thoroughfare laid in the ancient capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, Lin’an, present-day Hangzhou. Historical documents like the “Xianchun Lin’an Records” note that over ten thousand stone slabs were utilized in the construction of Southern Song Imperial Street. Serving as the central axis of Lin’an City, it

Fei Lai Feng (飞来峰), also known as Peak that Flown Afar or Lingjiu Peak, is located next to the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, China. Soaring to a height of 168 meters, this peak is composed of limestone rock formations. Over time, the erosive forces of underground water have sculpted numerous fantastical and ever-changing caves and