Scattered in the history, poems, lyrics and legends, the name " Lingyin Temple" has won its reputation in Hangzhou travel by the amazing atmosphere and the stunning natural beauty. Lingyin Temple is located in Lingyin Hill known for the green woods, the clear water and the particular cave scene in China Tourism. With the prestige of "No.1 Hill in the Southeast", Lingyin Temple was built in 326 A.D and is still in careful maintenance until now. The name of the temple, "Linyin", has a philosophical meaning of "soul's retreat" since "ling" means "soul" and "yin" means "retreat". The temple has presented a new look to worldwide tourists after the successive renovation and reconstruction, representing the ancient look of Lingyin Temple in the Qing Dynasty. Nowadays, the present temple is composed of the Hall of Dva-Kings, the Hall of Mahavira and the Hall of the Buddha of Medicine. Parts of the concrete construction can be traced back to the previous dynasties and the architecture as a whole reveals the majestic atmosphere to refresh the minds of joyful travelers in the modern society when tourists travel in Hangzhou. For the convenience of your Hangzhou travel in China, below is a selection of nearby hotels. For more sightseeing attractions in Hangzhou, please visit our Hangzhou Tourism website for a map to guide your China tour and to find your ideal China hotel.