Jingci Temple
A great temple at the foot of Nanping Hill, built by the Wuyue Kingdom in 954: 'Evening Bell Toll at Nanping Hill' is one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, and the New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony is a Hangzhou year-end tradition
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 07:00-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 10
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A great temple at the foot of Nanping Hill, built by the Wuyue Kingdom in 954: 'Evening Bell Toll at Nanping Hill' is one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, and the New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony is a Hangzhou year-end tradition. Ji Gong passed away here; the legend of the ancient timber-transporting well is a fun highlight, and the bell tower is a popular photo spot. Admission CNY 10; located on Nanshan Road opposite Leifeng Pagoda, where the evening bell and 'Leifeng Pagoda in Evening Glow' can be captured in one frame.
Getting there: Nanshan Road
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