Yue Fei Temple, Hangzhou (must see)
The Yue Fei Temple or commonly known in Chinese as Yuewang Temple is a temple built in honor of Yue Fei, a general of the Southern Song dynasty when the capital of China was in Hangzhou. The temple ground is located near the West Lake, in central Hangzhou. The temple was first constructed in the during the Song Dynasty in 1221 to commemorate Yue Fei.. The site includes Yue Fei's Temple, Loyalty Temple and Yue Fei’s Mausoleum inside. The temple was reconstructed several times in later date. The tombs and the tomb sculptures in the temple all dates from the 12th century, and have been meticulously restored.
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Yue Fei Temple on Map
Sight Name: Yue Fei Temple
Sight Location: Hangzhou, China (See walking tours in Hangzhou)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Hangzhou, China (See walking tours in Hangzhou)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Hangzhou, China
Create Your Own Walk in Hangzhou
Creating your own self-guided walk in Hangzhou is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
West Lake Tour
The city of Hangzhou, sitting on the southern end of the Grand Canal waterway in China, opposite Beijing on the northern end, is an agglomeration of cultural and historic sights. Western Hangzhou is a home to the West Lake which has inspired poets and artists since the 9th century. It also hosts a number of other attractions, such as Yue Fei Temple, Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Zhejiang gallery,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Religious Buildings Tour
Buddhism remains one of China’s main religions. Hangzhou is home to numerous temples. Each of them has a powerful, centuries-long tradition and are still attended by many. The following tour gives visitors the unique opportunity to see some magnificent temples and pagodas.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.8 Km or 4.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.8 Km or 4.2 Miles