Feilai Feng Laughing Buddha Relief Plaza

★ 4.8

(85000 reviews)

The central observation plaza framing China's grandest and most famous ancient open-air rock relief carving of the Laughing Buddha.

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💰 Cost $6.50

🏃 Effort Moderate Walking

Snap' Description

Wander through the poetic golden silence of the Feilai Feng central grotto gorge to stand before the spectacular Laughing Maitreya Buddha relief. Sculpted directly into the vertical limestone cliff face during the Song Dynasty, this masterfully proportioned rock carving anchors the national heritage park. Bounded by rushing mountain streams and old banyan roots, it offers world-class historic view framing.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Lingyin Complex (Line 7/10, Exit 4) + Walk to Central Grotto Gorge

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Taxi Address

杭州市西湖区灵隐路飞来峰景区布袋弥勒像前

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💎 Insider Tips

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The absolute best camera perspective to capture the full grin of the rock Buddha is from the lower wooden bridge platform across the stream.
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Excellent destination for an action-filled historic portrait session; the natural light filtering through the dense forest canopy is remarkably soft.
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Your entry ticket is an integrated part of the main Feilai Feng pass; ensure you clear the security logs using your physical passport at the main gates.
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Highly crowded on weekend afternoons; explore around 8:00 AM on weekdays to secure an unhindered camera setup for tripod long-exposures.