1-Day Tour: Jing'an Temple, Shanghai

🕐️DAY 1 One-Day Tour Guide to Jing'an Temple, Shanghai 🚗Suggested Route Morning 08:00 Arrive at Jing'an Temple (2-minute walk from Exit 1 of Jing'an Temple Station on Subway Lines 2/7) 08:30-10:30 Visit the temple (focus on the Brahma-stupa, the silver Buddha statue in the Mahavira Hall, and the Bell and Drum Tower; allow 1 hour for an in-depth visit) Noon 11:00-12:30 Lunch (recommended vegetarian restaurants near the temple: "Rendaoshucai" or the food court at Jiuguang Department Store, approx. CNY 50-80 per person) Afternoon 13:00-14:30 Jing'an Sculpture Park (free admission, enjoy the combination of modern art and nature) 15:00-16:30 Nanjing West Road shopping district (visit the Zhangyuan Shikumen buildings and Jing An Kerry Centre) 17:00 Return or extend the trip to enjoy the night view of the Bund (15 minutes by subway) ⛱Must-See Attractions 1. Silver Buddha Statue in the Mahavira Hall A 15-ton Sakyamuni Buddha statue cast in pure silver, with a three-dimensional mural inlaid with gemstones and coral on the back, a rare sight in China. 2. Brahma-stupa for the Eternal Dharma An 18-meter-high Ashoka pillar-style building, with four lion statues roaring on top, symbolizing the majesty of the Dharma, and inscribed with the full text of Su Shi's Diamond Sutra. 3. Bell Tower and Peace Bell A 7.3-ton bronze bell, whose reverberation lasts for 3 minutes after being struck. The ground floor of the bell tower houses the "Sixth Spring Under Heaven." 4. Jing'an Vegetarian Culture The vegetarian restaurant "Fuhuiyuan" near the temple offers mushroom noodles and assorted vegetable noodles, approx. CNY 30 per person. Expect long queues during peak seasons. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations - Budget: Home Inn/Hanting (Nanjing West Road Branch), 10-minute walk, approx. CNY 300-400/night; - Mid-range to high-end: Jing An Shangri-La/The PuLi Hotel and Spa, enjoy the city skyline view, approx. CNY 1200-2500/night; - Unique experience: Shikumen homestay in Tianzifang (15 minutes by subway), experience Shanghai style culture, approx. CNY 500-800/night. 💰Overall Cost (per person) - Tickets: CNY 50 on weekdays, free on the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month; - Transportation: CNY 3-5 per subway ride, free walking between scenic spots; - Food: Vegetarian food CNY 30-50, dining in the business district CNY 80-120; - Shopping: Souvenirs/cultural and creative products at Jiuguang Department Store approx. CNY 100-300. Total: Basic version approx. CNY 200-400, including mid-range to high-end accommodation approx. CNY 1500-3000. 💡Other Tips 1. Reservations and Time Opening hours: 7:30-17:00, opens at 6:00 on the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month. It is recommended to avoid the morning rush hour. Free guided tour times: 10:00/14:00, you can follow the guide to learn about the details of the Tantric architecture. 2. Visiting Notes Eating and taking photos are prohibited inside the halls. Please walk clockwise around the Buddha statue and do not touch the cultural relics. Incense tickets include three incense sticks, which should be burned in designated areas to avoid burns. 3. Cultural Extension At night, you can take photos of the contrast between the golden roof of the temple and the lights of the skyscrapers. The best spot is on the overpass in Jing'an Park. Related attractions: Site of the Second National Congress of the Communist Party of China (free, 2 km away), Shanghai Natural History Museum (reservation required, 4 km away). 🌟Summary: This one-day tour allows you to experience the unique charm of Shanghai, where the golden-topped temple is hidden amidst the bustling city. Focus on religious art in the morning and blend modern and historical elements in the afternoon. Suitable for cultural exploration and city strolling. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Bring some change for donations. Extending the trip to the Bund at night is even better.