Tiantong, a Buddhist Land of Zen Buddhism | As famous as Lingyin Temple, the "Southeast Buddhist Land"

Day 1 Hangzhou → Ningbo → Tiantong Mountain → Hangzhou

07:00

Check in and meet at Huanglong Seafood Stall at Exit F of Huanglong Sports Center.

07:30

Check-in complete, and we'll depart on time! Enjoy onboard interactions and itinerary introductions, and have fun all the way!

10:30

Arriving at Ningbo's Santang Village, upon entering Tiantong Mountain, the ginkgo trees captivated everyone. Ningbo boasts numerous ancient ginkgo trees, but the row of them beside the Tiantong Temple's release pond is a particularly striking sight. While Tiantong Temple's autumn scenery has become a viral sensation, don't forget Tiantong Zen Temple, one of the five renowned Zen Buddhist temples and known as the "Southeastern Buddhist Kingdom." Like a secluded woman hidden in the mountains, its beauty awaits exploration, regardless of season.

At noon, you can have a self-service vegetarian meal in the temple at your own expense, which costs 15 yuan per person. You have to wash the dishes yourself after eating. It is also a highlight worth trying.

The ancient Tiantong Temple is accompanied by the "living fossil" ginkgo tree. The colorful mountains in the distance complement the ancient pagoda and temple. Backed by the towering Taibai Peak, "Tiantong" and "Taibai" are like a pair of partners, guarding this autumn pure land all day long.

13:00

After dinner, we walked up the ancient trail. The bleak autumn wind along the way brought the message of autumn. On this clear and crisp autumn day, the withering of all things is another kind of blooming.

When you pass by Santang Village along the way, you can have a cup of coffee in the cafe next to it and enjoy the quiet life.

4:00 PM

Return to the starting point

7:00 PM

Back at the Huanglong Sports Center, everyone was still reluctant to leave and said goodbye with tears in their eyes!!!

Driving time: One-way driving time is about 2.5 to 3 hours

Hiking: The entire hike is 11 kilometers, with an ascent of about 400 meters, and takes about 5 hours.