Hangzhou Travel Vlog: Lingyin Temple & Leifeng Pagoda Views

What’s China REALLY like?! | First time in HANGZHOU travel vlog 🇨🇳

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What’s China REALLY like?! | First time in HANGZHOU travel vlog 🇨🇳
Always Away2025-05-0417 min

In this video we're blown away by the history of Hangzhou, China. We explore mountain cave carvings at Lingyin temple and take the escalator up to Leifeng Pagoda to enjoy the panoramic views of the West Lake and Hangzhou's mountains.

We’re Dom and Emma! For over a decade, we’ve been traveling the world together, turning our love for adventure into a way of life. We started out backpacking through Southeast Asia, but in 2016, vanlife became our thing—partly so we could bring our pug, Percy, along for the journey.

Since then, we’ve lived out of everything from a tiny kei car camper during three months of vanlife in Japan to larger vans exploring Europe, with highlights in the Alps, Dolomites, and Germany. We’ve also spent years living in Thailand, working as teachers and digital nomads in Chiang Mai and Phayao, soaking up the culture and making it our second home.

--- Always Away
May 4, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:13Overcrowded but worth it
  2. 1:18Exploring Lingyin Temple caves
  3. 2:34Tibetan Buddha of Wealth
  4. 4:35Lingyin Temple's 1700th anniversary
  5. 6:01Free incense sticks
  6. 9:31Leifeng Pagoda and West Lake
  7. 12:27Ancient fairy tale carvings
  8. 14:25Jingci Temple exploration
  9. 15:12Temple's famous bell
  10. 17:01Shower Buddha ritual

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What’s China REALLY like?! | First time in HANGZHOU travel vlog 🇨🇳

Join Dom and Emma as they embark on an unforgettable adventure in Hangzhou, China! Prepare to be captivated by the ancient history and breathtaking scenery. Witness the awe-inspiring mountain cave carvings at Lingyin Temple and ascend to the Leifeng Pagoda for stunning panoramic views of the West Lake and surrounding mountains. This vlog promises an immersive experience into the heart of China's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Hangzhou Travel Vlog: Lingyin Temple & Leifeng Pagoda Views

In this video we're blown away by the history of Hangzhou, China. We explore mountain cave carvings at Lingyin temple and take the escalator up to Leifeng Pagoda to enjoy the panoramic views of the West Lake and Hangzhou's mountains. 🇨🇳 Use code 'ALWAYS AWAY' for 5% off a tour with Tripot! Buying...

Attractions in this video: Lingyin Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, West Lake, Jingci Temple, Cloud Temple, Bronze Hall