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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions
    Great temple!
    Surprisingly this temple is nice, a good size and historical. Just walking distance from the Changshou metro station line 7. There’s a variety of statues of gods and goddesses to be admired snd prayed (if you are a Buddhist). There are 2 Jade buddhas, one reclining and one sitting upright. Both in different parts of the temple. The reclining buddha is in white jade and the sitting buddha is in green jade. Sitting buddha sits in an airconditioned room where no photography is allowed. Pretty cool visit!
    Review of: Jade Buddha Temple
    Written August 2, 2021
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  • Dazzahh
    Shanghai, China120 contributions
    Big and beautiful
    Tickets are 50RMB - open daily 7am to 5pm according to Smart Shanghai).

    It say here that 2-3 hours is needed we were there for less than one and that was fine.

    Having seen the temple from outside on a number of occasions (living in in Shanghai since summer 2020) we finally got around to being in the area when it is open so we went in. It does look amazing at night.

    That was after trying to buy tickets - scanned a QR code, requested a text verification but it never came. Same thing for my wife (she isn't local either) luckily we had cash (can't remember the last time we carried any so we were sent inside and off into the room at the right, under the bell tower, which seems to be a place just for donations; there was a walled area in the middle with coins and notes, like a dry wishing well.
    It wasn't too busy (four days before the new lunar year) so it was very pleasant to walk around.
    Now that we have seen the temple I will only go back when my parents visit, I do not need to see it again.
    Review of: Jing'an Temple
    Written January 24, 2023
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions
    Historical
    First built in 242 AD. Song Dynasty Monastry. It is old but still very well preserved. Good to visit and enjoy the architecture. Wuite a huge compound to cover. Pagoda was under construction when we were there.
    Review of: Longhua Temple
    Written March 15, 2021
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  • Chris P
    Shanghai, China4,925 contributions
    Quiet and well maintained, with a surprise
    Enjoyed my visit to this temple. Really quiet. The biggest surprise was the tea-pot collection at the back of the complex. Beautiful! It’s well maintained
    Review of: Shanghai Confucian Temple
    Written November 15, 2020
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  • Kristine K
    120 contributions
    Worth Standing at the Gate
    Unfortunately, the front lawn was under construction, which blocks the full view. Additionally, the gate & doors were not open for regular viewing, but I walked around the exterior to the best of my ability. It is my understanding there is Mass being held on Sunday mornings at 7:00 AM and Sunday evenings at 18:00, but I did not confirm as only learned after my visit. The exterior is rather grand and the grotto can be seen from the fence. The "gift shop" was open. It's worth standing in its presence. There is a tourist information booth to the right of the cathedral when walking down the lane to the front of the gate. The brochure is worth taking and was given to me in English. Easily accessible from Metro, walking, or Didi. Worth your time, if nothing else for a few moments of reflection - regardless of your religious beliefs.
    Review of: Xujiahui Catholic Church
    Written November 17, 2020
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  • Vielreisende R
    Beijing, China447 contributions
    The Church is C L O S E D (summer 2021) to the public until further notice, we saw it with our own eyes
    It is really disappointing to climb up that hill and find the church closed. That’s what happened. The not so smart people here at TA refuse to publish this notification for some reason, so this is the second try, as I would have appreciated if someone would have told me.
    Review of: Sheshan Catholic Church
    Written August 20, 2021
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions
    Beautiful & Serene
    Very zen atmosphere. Monks chanting made it even more beautiful. Built in 1320!!! A wooden temple. Amazing! Lovely to enjoy the architecture, the bell walkway, the canal, the pagoda, prayers in all halls.... perfect to spend half a day here.
    Review of: Shanghai Zhenru Temple
    Written March 23, 2021
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  • Sam1223
    Beamsville, Canada75 contributions
    Wonderful Jade Buddha
    This was a lovely temple. The white jade Buddha was different. I especially liked the reclining one in one of the side rooms.
    Review of: Shanghai Yufo Temple
    Written March 25, 2015
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  • Tamara M
    Kragujevac, Serbia23 contributions
    This place was my frist ancient place to see
    My visiting this place was marked by some ceremony. There was some important people, cameras, and all those stuff... in temple backyard. Out off temple gate is lake and more ancient building. Lake is so atractive for taking photographs, and people often spend more time here than in museum or temple.
    Review of: Jiading Confucian Temple
    Written December 27, 2017
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  • Kristine K
    120 contributions
    Reflective. Historical. Kind.
    Quaint. Kind. Peaceful. Reflective. A gem hidden in plain sight. One of the smaller temples in Shanghai, but it's sincere and worth a visit. Small entrance fee of 10 RMB, ticket counter to the left of the entrance gate.
    Review of: Chenxiang Temple
    Written September 30, 2020
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  • S.M.S.
    Shanghai, China71 contributions
    Lovely Structure
    I visited this place and loved it. There is a calmness surrounding this area. It feels peaceful and serene. Though you are not allowed to climb up the steps, it is nice to behold it's beauty. Also, the park it is in is gorgeous with many old trees and all kinds of flowers. This is a nice place to visit to get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city life.
    Review of: Square Pagoda
    Written June 18, 2020
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  • RLBAllen
    Loughborough, UK675 contributions
    Nice looking church in central area
    Apparently the only Christian church in Shanghai. Lovely location near th bottom of east Nanjing road, over the road from peoples park. Didn’t go inside but lovely looking building from the outside
    Review of: Mu'en Church
    Written July 24, 2018
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  • Encik N
    Petaling Jaya, Malaysia58 contributions
    Friday prayers in winter
    The outside of building do have little Chinese elements, but still look like generic mosque that people usually identify with(squerish, dome, etc).
    Inside the the mosque perimeter theres few sub buildings, with chinese elements doors n windows.
    About Friday prayer time at least in winter, the Adzan is at 1pm, and starts with Tazkirah in Mandarin. The Sermon actually starts at 1:45~ and prayers at 5mins later.
    Review of: Shanghai Xiaotaoyuan Mosque
    Written January 12, 2020
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  • John T
    London, UK699 contributions
    Delighyful
    The temple is quiet and secluded and easy to access. Staff and polite, helpful and welcoming. The highlight for my daughter was the koi carp pond and the opportunity to feed the fish. The temple buildings are well maintained and nice to wander around
    Review of: Xiahai Temple
    Written January 4, 2020
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