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Daciyan Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Daciyan Tourism Area

大慈岩风景区

Zhejiang, Hangzhou·29.9866°N, 119.8456°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60
Duration
Half day

About Daciyan Tourism Area

A dramatic cliffside Buddhist sanctuary in Jiande, near Hangzhou, often called the 'Hanging Temple of Jiangnan'. Rock-cut stairways lead past a huge natural Buddha-shaped crag to temples perched on the sheer cliff.

Highlights

• Cliffside Buddhist mountain known as the 'Hanging Temple of Jiangnan'. • A 147 m natural Maitreya rock Buddha and a half-built cliff temple.

Suggested Route

Take the cable car up → cliff walkway → Daci Rock Temple → natural Buddha viewpoint → descend; allow about 3 h.

Food & Lodging

Jiande farm dishes and Xin'an River fish; lodges at the foot of the mountain.

Facilities

Cable car, parking, restrooms, and some steps with limited wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

In Jiande, Hangzhou; nearest HSR Jiande Station ~20 km; nearest airport Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l ~120 km; best by car.

Reservation

Ticketed; reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

Address

浙江省杭州市建德市大慈岩镇

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
大慈岩风景区

浙江省杭州市建德市大慈岩镇

29.9866, 119.8456

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