West Tianmu Mountain
天目山
A World Biosphere Reserve in Lin'an with a kingdom of giant trees and the historic Chanyuan Temple, offering a cool retreat in midsummer.
West Tianmu Mountain lies in Tianmu Town, Lin'an District. Its main peak, Xianrending, rises 1,506 meters. The mountain is a UN World Biosphere Reserve, famed for the saying “Giant trees canopy, known across China.” It has the world's largest stand of Chinese cedars (Cryptomeria) and wild ginkgoes, and the Tree King has a girth of more than 10 meters. Chanyuan Temple and the Kaishan Old Hall are sacred sites dedicated to Weituo Bodhisattva. Admission is about 130 yuan, including the scenic-area shuttle. A full visit takes half a day to a full day. It is about 90 km from downtown Hangzhou. You can drive, or transfer from Lin'an.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30-16:30
Nearby sights
- Jingshan Temple
- Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City
- Hangzhou Safari Park
- China National Archives of Publications and Culture (Hangzhou)
- Liangzhu Museum
- Xixi National Wetland Park
- Meijiawu Tea Village
- China Academy of Art Xiangshan Campus