Dragon King Temple

Step into the Dragon King Temple, where Hangzhou's most legendary water deity worship comes alive! This ancient shrine dating back to the Five Dynasties period boasts 1,000 years of unbroken incense smoke, with yellow walls and black tiles whispering tales of time. Gaze at the Qiantang River from the plaza while locals share myths of the Tide-Taming Dragon King, feeling nature's power intertwined with history. Don't miss the Ming Dynasty stone lions - carved from single bluestone blocks in water-splashing, pearl-spitting poses, they're sublime embodiments of Jiangnan stone artistry!