Xikou & Xuedou Mountain (Fenghua)
A national 5A-level scenic area with two themes: the Maitreya Buddhist sanctuary and Republican-era history. Xuedou Temple enshrines a statue of Maitreya in the manifestation of the Budai (Cloth-Bag) monk, while Qianzhangyan Waterfall, the Sanyintan (Three Hidden Pools), Xufuyan Cliff and Miaogao Terrace make up the essence of eastern Zhejiang's landscape.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:00
- Ticket
- Combined ticket approx. CNY 230
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A national 5A-level scenic area with two themes: the Maitreya Buddhist sanctuary and Republican-era history. Xuedou Temple enshrines a statue of Maitreya in the manifestation of the Budai (Cloth-Bag) monk, while Qianzhangyan Waterfall, the Sanyintan (Three Hidden Pools), Xufuyan Cliff and Miaogao Terrace make up the essence of eastern Zhejiang's landscape. Below the mountain, Xikou town preserves the Chiang family's former residence complex, including Fenghao House, Wenchang Pavilion and Yutai Salt Shop; the former China Travel Service site was the first place where General Zhang Xueliang was held under house arrest. Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song bestowed the name plaque 'Xuedou Zisheng Chan Temple'; a thousand years of Zen and the drama of the modern era intertwine along a single visitor route.
Getting there: Direct bus from the South Square of Ningbo Railway Station / self-drive
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