Jing'an Temple
Jing’an Temple is a famous Shingon Buddhist temple in Shanghai, a rare place of quiet cultivation amid the bustling city. The temple has three main halls: the Mahavira Hall,…
Jing'an Temple, Shanghai
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥50
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Near Jing’an Temple (静安寺) bus stop, Jing’an Temple (静安寺) metro station
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 949. Open in Google Maps
About Jing'an Temple
Jing’an Temple is a famous Shingon Buddhist temple in Shanghai, a rare place of quiet cultivation amid the bustling city. The temple has three main halls: the Mahavira Hall, the Hall of Heavenly Kings and the Hall of the Three Sages. They are majestic and imposing. The silver Buddha enshrined in the Mahavira Hall weighs 15 tonnes. Viewed from afar, the golden roofs of the complex are especially eye-catching. The temple also holds paintings by Bada Shanren and Wen Zhengming’s autograph handscroll of “Song of the Pipa” in cursive script. On the birthdays and commemorative days of various bodhisattvas, the temple holds Dharma assemblies.
Tips from the guidebook
- 1. Next to Jing’an Pagoda is a vegetarian restaurant, and its vegetarian noodles are quite good.
- 2. Just inside the main gate on the right is where you can take incense. You take your own incense; the incense fee is ¥5, though you may also give according to your means.
- 3. Jing’an Park behind the temple has beautiful scenery and a lively local atmosphere, a great place to experience everyday life in the neighborhood.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Jing'an Temple cost?
Admission to Jing'an Temple is ¥50, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Jing'an Temple?
Near Jing’an Temple (静安寺) bus stop, Jing’an Temple (静安寺) metro station
How long should I spend at Jing'an Temple?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Jing'an Temple.
Where is Jing'an Temple?
Jing'an Temple is in Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, in the East China of China.
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