- Brief description: in spite of the fact that China is officially an atheist country, it is filled with Buddhist remains, once the majority religion. Jade Buddha Temple is the most interesting Buddhist temple in Shanghai. The most interesting rooms are: the Grand Hall of Magnificence, which houses three statues depicting Buddha in different forms and the twenty arhats, guardians of Buddhism; the Jade Buddha Chamber, which contains an image of a seated Buddha that weighs three tons and is 1.95 metres tall; and the Hall of Reclining Buddha, which represents the death of Buddha. Inside the temple you can see another reclining Buddha donated by Singapore, but don't confuse it with the original!
- Duration of visit: 1h.
- Hours: 8:00 to 17:00.
- Cost: 20CNY general admission + 10CNY to enter the Jade Buddha Chamber (we recommend it).
- How to get there: the easiest way is by taking the metro to Changshou Road Station (line 7). Get out from Exit 5, walk along Xinhui Road and turn right in Jiangning Road. Then keep walking till Anyuan Road and turn right to find the temple on your right (30min - 3-4CNY).
