Private Hangzhou Walking Tour to Jingshan Zen Temple

Hangzhou, China
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Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A decade in the pressure alchemy of global finance taught me how to find value in complex systems. Now, I apply that same focus to a more profound system: the one that turns human seeking into inner peace. You receive not just a tour, but a forged perspective.
Jing Shan Temple is not just a scenic stop. It is with a mindful hiking trail leading Chinese Zen crystallized and from where tea culture sailed to Japan.
Part 1: The Axis of Awakening
I will show you how every gate, hall, and courtyard is a physical koan -a puzzle designed to provoke awakening. This is where architecture becomes philosophy.
Part 2: The Tea That Built a Bridge
You will learn how Japanese monks carried the precise practice from this mountain to Japan. seeding the tea ceremony. We will discuss how a drink became a spiritual discipline.
Part 3: Conversations with the Past
In the temple museum, I help you hear from the past, transforming ancient objects into resonant stories for your modern life.

What's included

  • Complimentary tea from the temple

What to expect

  1. 3h
    Along the north-south central axis are five main halls: Five Phoenix Gate, Shakyamuni Treasure Hall, Chaoyin Hall, Guanyin Hall, and Lingxiao Pavilion. Flanking these are auxiliary halls including the Ancestral Hall, Guest Hall, Dragon God Hall, Wealth God Hall, Medicine Buddha Hall, and Meditation Hall.
  2. 45m
    Jingshan Gudao (Jingshan Ancient Road) is a scenic, historic hiking trail, known for its natural beauty, quiet atmosphere with bamboo and birdsong, and connection to the famous Jingshan Temple, offering a natural stone path experience with surrounding mountainous landscapes. It's an ideal for short hikes (40 mins to 1 hour), featuring a preserved path using local red slate to maintain its wild, original character.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The start point of the hiking trail.
Better email or call the host for the confirmation.

End point

The start point of the hiking trail.
Better email or call the host for the confirmation.

Pickup details

Option 1: 杭州西站火车站 (Hangzhou West Railway Station)
Option 2: 杭州16号线地铁站-临安广场站 A出口 (Hangzhou Metro Line 16 - Lin'An Square Station, Exit A)

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Moe Ma | Jing Shan Temple（径山）Zen Journeys · Booked through Viator
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