Hangzhou, China

Jingci Temple

Jingci Temple, Hangzhou

Founded in 954 below Nanping Hill on West Lake's southern shore, Jingci is a great Chan Buddhist monastery. Its evening bell inspired one of the famous Ten Scenes of West Lake, ringing across the water at dusk.

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Roots Earth has a longer story for Jingci Temple, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 30.2295, 120.149

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