Jing'an Temple
Historic Chinese Buddhist landmark in Shanghai
Category

Culture

Price

CN¥50

Age requirement

All ages

Message from Cynthia Corona

One of the most touristic places in the city. This is a beautiful temple that was restored after a big fire in 1972. As a result, most of the architecture is new. Inside you will see a Buddha statue made of 15 tons of silver. Close to the entrance, there is a big shrine where people try to throw coins to get good luck. It is quite entertaining to see how a lot of people are trying hard to throw them into the windows.

Uno de los lugares más turísticos de la ciudad. Este es un hermoso templo que fue restaurado después de un gran incendio en 1972, básicamente, la mayor parte de la arquitectura es nueva. En su interior hay una estatua hecha de 15 toneladas de plata. Cerca de la entrada, hay un gran santuario donde la gente intenta lanzar monedas para obtener buena suerte. Verás a muchas personas tratando de tirarlas por la ventana. La verdad, es bastante entretenido de ver.

More Info: Jing'an Temple is a historical and spiritual landmark located in Shanghai, China. As one of the largest Buddhist institutions in the country, this Tangmi temple was first built in 247 AD and then reconstructed during the Qing dynasty. Today, visitors can explore the various halls such as the Mahavira Hall, Guanyin Hall, Jade Buddha Hall and much more. They can marvel at the array of wondrous sculptures and artworks, featuring the 15-ton silver statue of Buddha Rudra among other works by master painters including, Chu Zhishan, Zhang Daqian and Wen Zhenming. There's also an abundance of antiques and historical items to explore such as the Ming Dynasty copper bell, the iconic wooden doors, stone Buddhas from the Southern and Northern Dynasties and more. Visitors should not miss the incredible opportunity to experience the renowned spiritual Jing'an Temple.

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