[Photo: cfp.cn/ Su Weizhong]

2) Visit Lingyin Temple 靈隱寺

Lingyin Temple, or the Temple of the Soul's Retreat, is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Hangzhou with a history that spans over 1,700 years. Sheltered by forested hills on three sides, the temple is a quiet and secluded sanctuary when it is not thronged by tourists.