8D Donglin Temple Mt Jiuhua Hangzhou

Destination Overview

DID YOU KNOW? Donglin Temple was originally built in the Ming Dynasty in 1308

Highlights

Accomodation

Itinerary

Day 1 - Singapore ✈️ Nanchang 🚎 Yunju Mountain 🚎 Jiujiang (L/D)

  • Zhenru Temple – A famous Chan Buddhist temple in China with over 800 years of history
  • Xilin Temple – Founded in 377 AD, this temple was the subject of a famous poem by Su Shi

Day 2 - Donglin (B/L/D)

  • Donglin Buddha The world’s tallest bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha and a major Buddhist pilgrimage site
  • Donglin Temple – Founded in 384AD, it is considered the birthplace of the Pure Land Buddhist sect

Day 3 - Donglin 🚎 Liyuan Ancient Town 🚎 Jingdezhen (B/L/D)

  • Yaoli Ancient Town – The birthplace of Jingdezhen ceramics, known as the “Source of Porcelain” with well-preserved Ming-Qing architecture
  • Taoxichuan Historical and Cultural District – A renovated ceramic factory district with art studios, creative spaces, and shops

Day 4 - Jingdezhen 🚎 Wuyuan (B/L/D)​

  • Huangling – (Includes 2-way cable car) Famous for its scattered Huizhou-style old houses and the unique “sun-drying harvest” folk custom
  • Likeng – A beautiful village by the mountains and a river, known for its small bridges and charming scenery

Day 5 - Wuyuan 🚎 Jiuhua Mountain (B/L/D) ​

  • Dayuan Cultural Park – A large Buddhist park on Jiuhua Mountain with the world’s tallest 99-meter Ksitigarbha statue
  • Qiyuan Temple – An old palace-style temple on Jiuhua Mountain, founded during the Ming Dynasty with magnificent architecture

Day 6 - Jiuhua Mountain 🚎 Hangzhou (B/L/D)

  • Baishou Palace – (Includes 2-way cable car) This temple houses the preserved mummy of the Ming Dynasty monk Master Wuxia
  • Roushen Temple – This hall enshrines the mummified remains of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. It is a key national Buddhist temple in the Han Chinese region

Day 7 - Hangzhou 🚎 Shaoxing 🚎 Hangzhou (B/L/D)

  • Anchang Ancient Town – An authentic waterside town, famous for its preserved architecture, folk customs, and traditional food.
  • Former Residence of Lu Xun – The historical home and memorial hall of the famous writer Lu Xun, showcasing his life.
  • Cangqiao Old Street – An ancient street in Shaoxing known for its traditional architecture and local snacks

Day 8 - Hangzhou ✈️ Singapore (B/L)

  • West Lake – (Includes boat ride) A famous landmark in Hangzhou known for its picturesque landscapes and historical sites
  • Viewing Fish at Flower Pond – One of the “Ten Scenes of West Lake” famous for its pond of red carp
  • Intime IN77 – A large commercial complex adjacent to West Lake, combining shopping, culture, and tourism

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