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🕐️ DAY 1 Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple One-Day Tour Guide 🚗 Recommended routes Morning (8:30-12:00) 1. Taixu Huanjing Archway (landmark building at the entrance, suitable for taking photos and checking in) → Heavenly King Hall (sculptures of the Four Heavenly Kings and Skanda Bodhisattva)​ 2. Main Hall (main hall, enshrining the golden statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, with exquisite caisson ceiling) → Jade Buddha Building (treasure of the temple - 1.92m Jade Buddha statue of Sakyamuni) Noon (12:00-13:30) 3. Vegetarian restaurant (recommended "Jade Buddha Vegetarian Noodles", 50 yuan per person) or nearby simple meals in the afternoon (13:30-16:00) 4. Reclining Buddha Hall (96 cm long jade reclining Buddha, showing the posture of Buddha's nirvana) → Prajna Abbot's Room (Dharma portrait and relics of successive abbots)​ 5. Cultural and creative store (buy jade Buddha themed notebooks, blessing sachets and other souvenirs)​ ⛱️ Recommended must-see attractions 1. Jade Buddha Building Highlights: The seated statue of Sakyamuni is carved from a whole piece of white jade, with its body inlaid with gemstones and covered with gold foil. It is a treasure of Buddhist art in Shanghai. Tips: You need to take off your shoes to enter the Jade Buddha Building, and taking photos is prohibited. It is recommended to arrive early to avoid the peak crowds. 2. Reclining Buddha Hall Features: Two jade reclining Buddhas (the original from Myanmar and the one donated from Singapore) show the Buddhist nirvana culture. The hall is filled with sandalwood and the atmosphere is peaceful. 3. Hall of Heavenly Kings and Bell and Drum Tower Highlights: The clay sculptures of the Four Heavenly Kings are exquisitely crafted, and the statue of Skanda Bodhisattva is a cultural relic from the Ming Dynasty; you can participate in ringing the bell to pray for blessings at the bell tower (charged 10 yuan per time). 4. Prajnaparamita Room Cultural value: It houses the Qianlong edition of the Tripitaka and the handwritings of eminent monks from past dynasties. In the east corridor there is a stone carving of Dong Qichang's Sutra in Forty-two Chapters. 🏨 Accommodation suggestions -High-end choice: Jing'an Shangri-La Hotel (3 kilometers from the scenic area, about 1,200 yuan/night including breakfast, direct subway to the scenic area)​. -Cost-effective choice: Ji Hotel (Jiangning Road Branch) (10 minutes’ walk, about 400 yuan/night including breakfast)​. -Special B&B: Xujiahui Old House B&B (retro style, experience Shanghai culture, about 600 yuan/night). 💰 Budget Project Fee (per person) Notes Tickets: 20 yuan for adults, half price on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar year Vegetarian/simple meal 50-100 Element noodles 50 yuan, special vegetarian set meal 100 yuan Transportation (subway + walking) 10 yuan round trip in the city Souvenirs 30-200 yuan, cultural and creative sachets 30 yuan, jade Buddha ornaments 200 yuan Total 110-330 yuan excluding accommodation and personal expenses 💡 Other useful tips 1. Best time: Weekdays: 8:00-10:00, less crowded, suitable for in-depth tours; First and fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year: The incense is very popular and tickets are discounted, but reservations are required. 2. Dress code: Avoid short skirts, shorts, and slippers. It is recommended to wear light sports shoes (you need to take off your shoes to enter some halls). 3. Photography Tips: Main Hall: Shoot the caisson and the golden Buddha against the light; Courtyard Corridor: Photographing the dripping lotus decorations on the eaves on a rainy day creates a unique artistic conception. 4. Featured Activities: Participate in the "Zen Night" meditation activity (online reservation is required in advance); Stamp collection and check-in: There are 6 free commemorative stamp collection locations in the temple. 5. Notes: Fortune-telling stalls outside temples are mostly scams. Do not trust "high-priced consecrated objects"; Scan the QR code on the electronic incense burner to donate merit, no need to carry cash. Summary: The Jade Buddha Temple combines Buddhist culture, historical architecture and artistic experience. A one-day tour allows you to immerse yourself in Zen. It is recommended to arrive early to avoid the crowds, focus on visiting the Jade Buddha Building and the Reclining Buddha Hall, and experience vegetarian food and cultural and creative experiences to easily unlock the tranquil beauty of the "Urban Buddhist Kingdom"!