Daci Yan

Da Ci Yan - Daci Rock

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Location:	Jiande, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China 311613. Cliff of Yiquan, Daci Yanjiao. From Hangzhou 320 National Road to Shouchang Town, Jiande, then 330 National Road. (29.315027, 119.287542)
Open:	All year daily 8-16. [2024]
Fee:	Adults CNY 45. [2010]
Classification:	Cave Temple Abri
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Address:	Daci Yan Scenic Area, Daci Yanjiao, Jiande, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311613, Tel: +886-571-64549418, Tel: +886-571-64549279.
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Description

大慈岩 (Daci Yan, Daci Rock) is a rocky hill with a cave temple right below the summit of Daci Mountain. The wooden buildings of the temple are built into the overhanging cliff, connected by bridges along the cliff. The 147 m high standing Buddha is the largest sculpture of a standing Buddha in the country. The tempel is reached from the village, 580 m below, with a cable car. The spot is a popular tourist destination. The rocks consist of conglomerate, the huge abri is formed by erosion.