Lingyin Temple

Introduction

Lingyin Temple is one of the best known Buddhist monasteries in China. Built in 326AD at the foot of Lingyin Mountain, the main hall is 34 meters (111ft) tall - incredibly high for a 1 story building. In the center of the hall there is a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, which was carved from 24 pieces of camphor wood. The 2 stone pagodas in front of the hall were built in 960 during the Song dynasty (960-1271).

With magnificent mountains and high trees around the monastery, it is a beautifully scenic area with numerous cultural relics.