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Also visit Lingyin Monastery. The Lingyin Monastery (Monastery of Soul's Retreat) at the foot of Lingyin Mountain, is one of the 4 famous Monasteries at West Lake and one of the 10 best known Buddhist temples in China. Facing the Flying Mountain and standing beside the springs, the Lingyin Monastery was set up by Indian monk, Huili in 326 AD, Eastern Jing Dynasty (317-420). During Empress Wu Zetian (684-705AD), the Lingyin Monastery owned its fame. There are many poems related to Lingyin Monastery by famous poets in the Tang and Song Dynasty. This afternoon visit the Six Harmony Pagoda. The Six Harmony Pagoda was built during the Song Dynasty to ward off floods from the nearby Qiandang River. Visit Hu Qing Yu Tang, a traditional Chinese Medicine Museum located in the original residence of a famous wealthy local businessman who established a Traditional Medicine pharmacy. 6:00 PM Depart Hangzhou via high-speed train (Train # G 7324) to Shanghai. Total travel time: 56 minutes. First Class seating. 6:56 PM Arrive Shanghai. You will be met outside the train station by your guide and escorted to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Waldorf Astoria - King Luxury Suite