Beigaofeng Peak
北高峰
A peak behind Lingyin Temple. Visitors can take the cable car to the top for views over West Lake and the city. The summit has the Lingshun Temple of the God of Wealth.
North Peak stands about 314 meters above sea level, behind Lingyin Temple. At its summit, Lingshun Temple enshrines the Five Wealth Gods and is very popular with worshippers. It is known as the 'Number One Temple of the God of Wealth under Heaven'. The North Peak cable car takes about 10 minutes each way. You can also climb from Lingyin or Taoguang Temple along stone steps, which takes about one hour. On clear days, the summit offers a panoramic view of West Lake and the Qiantang River. You need a Lingyin scenic area ticket, and the temple of the God of Wealth has a separate admission fee.
Opening hours
Cable car approx. 07:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yongfu Temple
- Lingyin Temple & Feilai Feng
- Faxi Temple
- Tianmuli Art Park
- Shili Langdang Trail
- Longjing Village
- China National Tea Museum
- Maojiabu