Hangzhou Exploration: Temples, Bullet Trains & Serene Beauty

Bullet Trains and Buddhas in China's Most Beautiful City - HANGZHOU DAY 2

Destination:ChinaCity:HangzhouPopulation:12.4 million

Soph2023-04-298 min

Hey, I’m Sophie, and I'm setting out on a 4500km journey from the South to the North of China, starting in Hangzhou. Hangzhou, is often referred to as the most beautiful city in China. Marco Polo pronounced it ‘the most luxurious city in the world’, and I wanted to find out why. Today we visited Ling Yin Si Buddhist temple. It is traditional to visit a temple at Chinese New Year, so this was the perfect timing. Then we took a bullet train to Shanghai. If you are interested in seeing more of Hangzhou, you can check out my last video too, where we visited the West Lake, a temple, and a bustling night street food market. See you next week for more videos (^з^)-☆

--- Soph

April 29, 2023, Spring in China

Video Chapters

0:00Introduction in Hangzhou
0:58Village exploration and breakfast
1:51Journey to Lingyin Temple
4:07Exploring Lingyin Temple
5:04Return and travel to station
5:30At the train station
6:30High-speed train to Shanghai
7:36Train views and arrival Shanghai

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Soph's Chinese adventure begins in Hangzhou, a city lauded as China's most beautiful. She explores the serene Lingyin Si Buddhist temple, a fitting visit during Chinese New Year. Her journey continues with a high-speed bullet train ride to Shanghai, promising more exciting explorations in the following videos. Previous Hangzhou adventures, including West Lake and a vibrant night market, are also highlighted, adding anticipation for future episodes.