Jinglian Hall Historical Site
Historic traditional hall in Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Jinglian Hall at a Glance#
Address: Lingyin Temple, No. 9 Lingyin Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Hours: Daily 8:00am-5:00pm (temple complex hours)
Admission: Entrance to Lingyin Temple complex ~45 CNY (Jinglian Hall within the complex)
How to Get to Jinglian Hall#
Lingyin Temple is north of West Lake in Hangzhou’s Xihu District. Public buses (routes 7, Y2 and tourist lines) stop near the temple; taxis from Hangzhou railway station take around 20-30 minutes. Many visitors combine a temple visit with a West Lake walk; the taxi ride from the West Lake area is roughly 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Jinglian Hall#
- Arrive early (before 9:00am) to avoid tour buses and to experience the quiet in the halls.
- Respect temple etiquette: remove hats, keep voices low, and don't block worshippers during rituals.
- Bring cash for a small donation if visiting halls where incense is offered; many guidebooks recommend modest offerings rather than brash photography.
Best Time to Visit Jinglian Hall#
Best in spring or autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds; mornings are the quietest time inside the halls.
Weather & Climate near Jinglian Hall#
Jinglian Hall's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1352 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 8° | 2° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.3h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.8h |
| May | Good | 17° - 26° | 21° | 156 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.6h |
| June | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 189 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.9h |
| July | Good | 25° - 33° | 35° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.8h |
| August | Good | 24° - 32° | 33° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.1h |
| September | Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 164 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Good | 3° - 11° | 5° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
