Wuyun Mountain stands as the third major peak among the mountains surrounding West Lake, with an elevation of over three hundred meters. It is named for the colorful clouds that linger around its summit, never dissipating.
On the mountain’s flank, there is a pavilion with an inscription that reads, ‘A long causeway divides the entire lake, while a zigzag path equally shares the mountains of two Zhejiangs,’ vividly capturing the essence of the mountain scenery. At the summit, one can find the remnants of the Zhenji Temple, built during the Five Dynasties period. The temple houses five wells and a ginkgo tree, which is over 1,400 years old, requires five people to encircle it, and stands at a height of 21 meters, earning it the title of ‘The First Ancient Tree of Hangzhou.’ From the top of Wuyun Mountain, one can traverse the ten-mile Langlang Ridge, passing through Longjing and Shifeng, to reach Shangtianzhu and Lingyin. Yunqi, located at the southwest foot of Wuyun Mountain by West Lake, is known for the colorful clouds from Wuyun Mountain that often rest here, hence the name Yunqi. During the Five Dynasties, the Yunqi Zen Temple was established. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Pure Land Buddhism Master, Master Lianchi, revitalized the temple. Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited multiple times, leaving numerous inscriptions. Among the attractions are Riyao Peak, Baodou Ridge, Qinglong Spring, Shengyi Spring, Jinye Spring, and Biguan Peak, collectively known as the Six Sceneries of Yunqi. Wuyun Mountain is also one of the production areas for Longjing tea, with terraced tea fields encircling the valleys, lush and vibrant. At the Zhenji Temple on the summit, apart from a few worshippers, there are more visitors who come for hiking and walking. They enjoy setting up tables to drink tea, play cards, read books, and socialize, making it a very pleasant experience. The mountain is open all year round, accessible 24/7.Wuyun Mountain – A Majestic Peak in West Lake’s Mountain Range
Wuyun Mountain stands as the third major peak among the mountains surrounding West Lake, with an elevation of over three […]
