{"id":17085,"date":"2022-01-01T17:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T09:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=17085"},"modified":"2022-01-02T07:40:48","modified_gmt":"2022-01-01T23:40:48","slug":"how-to-visit-feilai-peak-grottoes-in-hangzhou","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/how-to-visit-feilai-peak-grottoes-in-hangzhou","title":{"rendered":"How to Visit Feilai Peak Grottoes in Hangzhou"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning your Hangzhou tour<\/a>? Unquestionably, walking, cycling around or boating on the West Lake (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage) will be your first choice. But Hangzhou is a city of no one-trick pony. Feilai Peak Buddhist Grottoes (Chinese:\u98de\u6765\u5cf0\u77f3\u523b Feilai Feng) is one of the impressive sites in Hangzhou, which is worth your exploration 2-3 hour together with a visit to Lingyin Temple<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feilai Peak is located about 10km west of Hyatt Regency Hangzhou ( Google)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

ABC of Feilai Peak ( Peak Flying from afar )<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feilai Peak, literally, \u201cPeak flying from afar\u201d, is located near Lingyin Temple, separated by a stream. The peak is of craggy limestone formation, quite different from the surrounding sandstone mountains, hence the name of the Feilai Peak (the Flying Peak). Its name is also related to a legend that the peak was thought to have flown from India, a manifestation of the omnipotence of Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The charm of the legendary peak are the over 470 stone statues carved on its hillsides and riverbanks between the 10th and 14th centuries. 335 of the 470 Buddhist carvings are relatively well preserved. The grottoes in the Flying Peak have filled vacuum of Buddhist carvings done in the period ranging from Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (907-960) to Yuan Dynasty (1271 \u2013 1368).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the grottoes were made during Song Dynasty ( over 200 statues) and Yuan Dynasty ( 116 statues). Only a small number of the stone statues were done in Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (907-960) period. The earliest rock carving was made in 951. The Flying Peak Grottoes were representative of the Buddhist rock carvings after Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes<\/a>, Datong Yungang Grottoes<\/a>, Tianshui Maijishan Grottoes<\/a> and Luoyang Longmen Grottoes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get there & Entrance fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feilai Peak, adjacent to Lingyin Temple, can be effortlessly reached by taking the public buses \u2013 Bus lines: Y1, Y2, K 7, Y2, J17, 837, K7\u3001K807, J18, K837<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Flying Peak Entrance Fee: RMB 45
Lingyin Temple Entrance Fee: RMB 35<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Tour of Feilai Peak Grottoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now follow me to have a glimpse of the impressive rock carving statues dotted on the hillsides and Lengquan Brook along the peak. Let\u2019s go visit each major caves where grottoes and niches are housed in the peak including Qinglin Cave, Yuru Cave, Longhong Cave, and more scattered caves and niches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019 d better off visiting the niches and caves on the hillsides of the Flying Peak by following the paths along the far east side of the stream, and then move on to Lingyin Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qinglin Cave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting from the far east, you first visit Qinglin Cave, which is also known as Tiger Cave since its south entrance looks like a tiger\u2019s mouth.The cave has an area of 373 square meters with 23 niches and 178 statues. Most of the statues were carved in the style of Wuyue Kingdom (907-978) during the Five Dynasties period (907-960) and Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The South Entrance to Qinglin Cave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The South Entrance to Qinglin Cave<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Rock Carving of Locana Buddhist Ceremony at the entrance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Rock Carving of Locana Buddhist Ceremony at the entrance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Buddhist Statues of the Three Saints of Huayan carved at the entrance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Buddhist Statues of the Three Saints of Huayan carved at the entrance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Three Saints of the West carved in 951 inside the cave, the earliest Buddhist carving in Feilai Peak Grottoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Three Saints of the West carved in 951 inside the cave<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Three Saints of the West carved in 951 inside the cave<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The carved 18 arhats above a huge rock bed also known as Master Ji Gong\u2019s rock bed and his fingerprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The carved 18 arhats above a huge rock bed<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The carved 18 arhats above a huge rock bed<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Yuru Cave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Move on to Yuru cave. The cave is also known as Cave of Bats or Cave Arhats. \u201cYuru\u201d literally means \u201cJade Milk\u201d named after the milk-like drippings of limestone from the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cave has an area of 270 square meters. There is a group of arhats, relief carvings and God of thunder. On the cliff at the eastern entrance there are 6 niches and 39 statues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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a group of arhats<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ligong Pagoda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ligong Pagoda is the only remaining Ming-era pagoda in Hangzhou, made of stones with six stories and six sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Li Gong Stone Pagoda<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Longhong Cave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Longhong Cave is also called the Tong Tian Dong (the Cave leading to the sky) or Guanyin Cave. The cave has an area of 253 square meters, housing 43 statues and 27 niches. With a small number statues carved in the Northern Song Dynasty (960 \u2013 1127), most of the statues were carved in Yuan Dynasty (1260 \u2013 1368).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Entrance to Longhong Cave<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On the western entrance at Longhong Cave there is a group of 6 statues depicting the pilgrimages made by eminent monks to obtain Buddhist scriptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three people in the middle of the group featured the story of Zhu Shixing of Yinhchuan County that belonged to the Statue of Wei (220-265) during the period of Three Kingdoms (220-280). He was the first Chinese monk who traveled to western Asia for Buddhist scriptures. The relief scripture features three striding human figures leading two horses. It is a pity that the head parts have been damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relief scripture features three striding human figures leading two horses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The relief scripture features three striding human figures leading two horses<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The 1.3 meter high statue is the eminent monk known as Xuanzhuang in Tang Dynasty. He traveled India and later brought a lot of scriptures from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 1.3 meter high statue<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The statue of Maitreya was carved in Chinese style in Yuan Dynasty ( 1172 \u2013 1368) housed in Niche No.22<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The statue of Maitreya was carved in Chinese style<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The statue was Sakymuni, a sanskrit-style carved in Yuan Dynasty ( 1172 \u2013 1368)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The statue was Sakymuni, a sanskrit-style carved in Yuan Dynasty<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The two statues in sitting and standing positions are above the entrance to Longhong Cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The two statues in sitting and standing positions<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Guanyin Statue inside Longhong Cave. Guanyin, the Bodhisatta of infinite compassion of Mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Guanyin Statue inside Longhong Cave<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The four Carved Characters on the stone inside Longhong cave says \u201d Being content is being almost happy\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ancient Carved Characters on the stone inside Longhong cave<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Statue of Manjusri carved in Yuan Dynasty ( 1271 \u2013 1368 ) in the style of Sanskrit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Statue of Manjusri carved in Yuan Dynasty<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lengquan Brook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is also known as North Stream and Stone Gate Stream. The brook winds down from Feilai Peak. On the cliffs along the brook, there are 37 niches and 72 statues carved in Yuan Dynasty (1260 \u2013 1368).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lengquan Brook<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

On the cliffs along the brook, there are 37 niches and 72 statues carved in Yuan Dynasty (1260 \u2013 1368).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the cliffs along the brook, there are 37 niches and 72 statues<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The largest niche in Feilai Peak \u2013 the Laughing Buddha with 18 arhats \u2013 Budai Maitreya, carved on the cliff above the stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The largest statue in Feilai Peak – the Laughing Buddha<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A stone bridge over the stream leading to the highest statue in Feilai Peak \u2013 Umbrella Heaven King, carved in Yuan Dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A stone bridge o the highest statue in Feilai Peak – Umbrella Heaven King<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A close-up view of the 2-meter high Umbrella Heaven King housed in 3.1-meter high niche in the style of Sanskrit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A close-up view of the 2-meter high Umbrella Heaven King<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Walk along the stone path on the river bank west of the Umbrella Heavenly King niche, you will will see more niches and statues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walk along the river bank, you will see more statues.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Buddha of Infinite Life, carved in Yuan Dynasty in the style of Sanskrit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statues of Ushnishavijaya. Ushnishavijaya is one of the three main Buddhist deities of longevity, along with the White Tara and Amitayus. Ushnishavijaya combines aspects of three goddesses (hence her three heads), each associated with a sadhana (wish). Ushnishavijaya has a white colored body, three faces and eight arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The statues of Ushnishavijaya<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The statue of Mah\u0101sth\u0101mapr\u0101pta carved in Yuan Dynasty in the Chinese style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After visiting Feilai Peak Grottoes, you may cross the brook and visit Lingyin Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:  Hassle-free Hangzhou Guided Tours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Hangzhou Guided Tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hangzhou Tour<\/a>
Hangzhou 4-Day Tour Package<\/a>
Hangzhou 3-Day Tour Package<\/a>
Hangzhou Private Tour<\/a>
Hangzhou Theme Tour<\/a>
Hangzhou Side Trips<\/a>
Hangzhou Car Rental with Driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Attractions in Hangzhou<\/a>
Top 10 Photography Spots in Hangzhou<\/a>
Night View of West Lake in Hangzhou<\/a>
The Best hiking trail in Hangzhou<\/a>
The best time to visit Hangzhou<\/a>
Hangzhou East Railway Station<\/a>
Hangzhou Airport Arrival Hall<\/a>
How to Visit Feilai Peak Grottoes in Hangzhou<\/a>
Where to stay in Hangzhou<\/a>
Hangzhou Bicycle Hire<\/a>
Wushan Night Market in Hangzhou<\/a>
Pedestrian Streets in Hangzhou<\/a>
Hangzhou\u2019s Best Bars & Nightclubs<\/a>
Best Way to Visit Hangzhou from Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Grand Canal Hangzhou<\/a>
How to Visit Xiling Seal Engravers\u2019 Society<\/a>
How to Visit Liuhe Pagoda<\/a>
Hangzhou Tea Plantation<\/a>
How to Visit Leifeng Pagoda<\/a>
How to visit Hupao Spring (Tiger Spring) Hangzhou<\/a>
How to Visit Yellow Dragon Cave in Hangzhou<\/a>
The Best Place to View Sunrise over West Lake Hangzhou<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any question, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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