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flag Hangzhou will make Lingyin Temple free from Dec. 1, 2025, requiring only reservations.

flag Hangzhou will offer free admission to the Lingyin Feilaifeng Scenic Area starting December 1, 2025, eliminating the 45 yuan entrance fee and 30 yuan incense voucher requirement. flag The move, part of a shift from a ticket-based economy to a comprehensive tourism model, requires real-name reservations and time slots. flag The historic Buddhist site, which drew over 10 million visitors in 2024 and nearly 10 million by November 2025, follows Hangzhou’s 2002 decision to make West Lake free, a policy credited with boosting tourism revenue from 29.4 billion to 345.03 billion yuan and earning West Lake UNESCO status. flag Officials and experts say the change aims to improve public access, promote cultural inclusivity, and stimulate spending in related sectors.

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