17/26.- Hangzhou, Jin Xiu Feng Shui Dong Grotto, statue
At the end of the route, you will get to a
big cave occupied by a huge statue. Locals bring presents and
offerings to this sacred image.
The name of this Grotto is "Jin Xiu"
"Feng Shui" Grotto. "Feng shui", which in
Chinese literally means "wind water", is
an ancient Taoist
practice of construction of houses and buildings in
order to achieve harmony with the environment.
We will now visit one of the most famous temples
in Hangzhou, the Leifeng Pagoda.
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