Xianzhao Zen Temple, located atop Shiyan Mountain in Hangzhou's Xiaoshan District, Zhejiang Province, China, was originally constructed during the Southern Song Dynasty (1131–1162). The temple's name, meaning "First Light Zen Temple," is derived from its position where the morning sun first illuminates.
The temple complex encompasses significant structures such as the Mahavira Hall, Hall of Heavenly Kings, Bell and Drum Towers, Reclining Buddha Hall, Medicine Buddha Hall, and the Guanyin Hall, totaling 55 rooms with a combined area exceeding 3,000 square meters. A notable feature is the seven-story, octagonal Vajra Pagoda, standing at 28.85 meters tall, symbolizing the temple's heritage.
Visitors to Xianzhao Zen Temple can enjoy panoramic views of Xianghu Lake and the confluence of three rivers, offering a serene and picturesque environment. The spacious platform in front of the temple serves as an ideal spot for appreciating these scenic landscapes.
先照禅寺位于中国浙江省杭州市萧山区的石岩山之巅，最初建于南宋时期（1131–1162年）。寺名“先照”，意为“曙光初现之禅寺”，源于其地理位置，清晨第一缕阳光最先照射之地。
寺庙建筑群包括大雄宝殿、天王殿、钟鼓楼、卧佛殿、药师殿和观音殿等重要建筑，共有房间55间，总面积超过3000平方米。其中最具代表性的是金刚塔，为七层八角形结构，高达28.85米，象征着寺庙的传承与庄严。
游客在先照禅寺可饱览湘湖及三江汇流的全景，环境宁静怡人，风光如画。寺前的宽阔平台是欣赏这一美景的绝佳地点。
