Jade Buddha Temple of Shanghai

Jade Buddha Temple of Shanghai

  • The magnificient appearance of Jade Buddha Temple

Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai is an active temple, with 70 resident monks at the last count. The 70 monks who live and work there can sometimes be seen worshiping.

The temple was built between 1911 and 1918 in the style of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), with symmetrical halls and courtyards, upturned eaves, and bright yellow walls. The exterior is readily identifiable by the bright saffron walls.

Inside, the centerpiece is a 1.9-meter-high white jade Buddha, which was installed here after a monk brought it from Burma to Zhejiang Province in 1882. The seated Buddha, encrusted with jewels, is said to weigh about one thousand kilograms. A smaller, reclining Buddha from the same shipment lies on a redwood bed. In the large hall are three gold-plated Buddhas, and other halls house ferocious-looking deities. Artifacts abound, not all on display, and some 7,000 Buddhist sutras line the walls.

Alongside the temple is a branch of the Antiques and Curio Store, which sells miniature sandalwood drums and gongs, replicas of the large ones used in ceremonies. A vegetarian restaurant can be found on the temple grounds.

Popularity # 9 of  
Rating 4.64 /5
Reviews 1187 Write a Review
Been Visited 1800
Questions? Ask Us Here
Hi, I'm Lynn Ye
I updated this article on Sep.20 2010
See My travel blog
Send feedback to me about this article

Latest Tips on Jade Buddha Temple

No photography of the Jade Buddha is permitted, but postcards are on sale and photography is allowed in the other rooms.

Customer’s questions about this page
Q
I'm Lao, I think it's a great artical n u r also good writer, too. I'd like to ask u some questions: What's the most famous Budha Temple in China? I mean if I have a chance to go to CN What temple I shoul visit? Do you know what's cultural Heritage in Religion of China? thank you for allowing me to ...
Asked by Manivanh (Nov. 30, 2011) Reply
A guest (Dec. 07, 2011) replied:
There are many famous temples in China. Best wellknown for Buddha are

http://www.chinahighlights.com/shanghai/attraction/jade-buddha-temple.htm

http://www.chinahighlights.com/zhangye/attraction/grand-buddha-temple.htm

http://www.chinahighlights.com/hangzhou/attraction/lingyin-temple.htm

Do you know what''s cultural Heritage in Religion of China?

Here is the maogao grotto information for you.

http://www.chinahighlights.com/dunhuang/attraction/mogao-grottoes.htm

Q
whatv area is the temple in ?
Asked by ifuj (Jul. 16, 2010) Reply
A Lynn Ye (Jul. 18, 2010) replied:
The detailed address of the temple is: No.170, Anyuan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, with the telephone number is 021-626636688. If you need any tour service in China, welcome your inquiry to service@chinahighlights.com, the professional travel advisors will reply you soon within 1 working day.
Write Your Question
You can post as a member (login first) or a guest!
Your Name Your Email