Jing'An Temple

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Jing'an Temple

Buddhist temple in Shanghai, China

Travel Tips

Exploring the Temple and Surrounding Area

Spend the afternoon exploring the temple and the nearby French Concession area. 1

Explore the temple's rich history and architecture, nestled among modern skyscrapers. 2

Explore the surrounding French Concession area for a glimpse into Shanghai's colonial past. 3

Getting There and Entrance Fee

Take metro line 2 for easy access. Entrance fee is about 20 RMB. 4

Cultural and Artistic Experience

Don't miss the Exhibition Hall of Buddhist Relics for traditional Chinese art. 5

Accommodation Recommendation

Stay at the nearby Hilton Shanghai for easy access and explore the temple's rich history. 6

Introduction

History

🏛️ Original Construction: Built in 247 AD during the Three Kingdoms period.
🔄 Relocation: Moved to its current location in 1216 during the Song dynasty.
🔥 Destruction: Destroyed during the Cultural Revolution and turned into a plastic factory.
🔨 Reconstruction: Rebuilt in 1983 and expanded over the years, including the completion of the Jing'an Pagoda in 2010.
🕉️ Abbot: Master Chisong re-established the temple under the Tangmi Buddhist tradition in 1953.

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Architecture

🏛️ Mahavira Hall: The main hall, featuring a massive 8.8m-high, 15-tonne silver Buddha.
🛕 Guanyin Hall: Houses a 5-tonne statue of Guanyin carved from a 1000-year-old camphor tree.
🪵 Materials: Constructed largely of Burmese teak.
🕉️ Mandalas: Enshrined at a tantric altar on the upper floor.
🔔 Hongwu Bell: A Ming Dynasty copper bell weighing 3.5 tons.

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Features

🛕 Mahavira Hall: The main hall with a 3.8-meter jade Buddha, the largest sitting jade Buddha in China.
🛕 Hall of Heavenly Kings: One of the three main halls.
🛕 Hall of Three Saints: Another significant hall within the temple.
🖼️ Paintings: Features works by master painters Chu Zhishan, Zhang Daqian, and Wen Zhenming.
🔔 Stone Buddhas: From the Southern and Northern Dynasties period (420-589 AD).

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Transportation

🚇 Metro: Accessible via Jing'an Temple Station on Line 2 and Line 7 of the Shanghai Metro.
🚌 Buses: Served by multiple bus routes including 15, 20, 40, 113, 315, 321, 330, 824, 830, and 927.
🛬 Airport Shuttle: Pudong Airport Shuttle Bus Line No. 2 runs from City Terminal beside Jing'an Temple.
🚶 Accessibility: Easily reachable from various parts of Shanghai due to its central location.

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Opening Hours

🕰️ Regular Hours: Open daily from 07:30 AM to 05:00 PM.
🕰️ Incense Period: Extended hours from 04:30 AM to 05:00 PM during the incense period, which usually refers to the 1st and 15th days of each lunar month.

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Entrance Fee

💸 Regular Fee: CNY 50.
💸 Holiday Fee: May increase to CNY 100 on holidays.
💸 Free Days: Free on incense days (the 1st and 15th days of every lunar month).

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Temple Fair

📅 Date: Held annually on April 8th of the Chinese lunar calendar.
📅 Duration: Lasts for three days.
🎉 Activities: Includes selling handcrafted goods, agricultural products, and various local specialties.
🎉 Tradition: The fair has been a tradition since the reign of Emperor Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty.

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Travel Information
📞 Phone: +86 21 6256 6366
🕒 Hours: See hours
📍 Address: 1686 Nanjing Rd (W), 久光 Jing'An, Shanghai, China, 200040

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