Jing'an Temple

About

A golden buddhist temple in the heart of shanghai, a peaceful escape.

Why go

• A thousand-year-old ancient temple stands amidst the bustling city center
• Golden temple roofs beside modern shopping malls
• Peaceful oasis in the city center

Must try

• Temple vegetarian noodles

Pro tips

• Take metro line 2, 7, or 14 to jing'an temple station
• Best photo angle from the skybridge via exit 13
• Visit after 6 pm for the lights
• Pedestrian bridge nearby offers a viewpoint
• Locals rarely go, not worth buying a ticket

Good to know

• Locals rarely go
• Entrance fee is 50 yuan per person
• Interior of the temple is quite small and often crowded

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Rating

4.4 / 5 (1091 reviews)

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