Zen Realm Longhua

#The place everyone on my social circle is asking about ⭐Visitor Guide: Shanghai Longhua Temple is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Shanghai. The name Longhua Temple comes from the Buddhist scripture story of Maitreya Bodhisattva attaining enlightenment under the Longhua tree. It is said that Longhua Temple was built by Sun Quan during the Three Kingdoms period for his mother, with a history of over 1,700 years. As a famous Buddhist holy site in Jiangnan, Longhua Temple is not only a religious place but also an important cultural heritage and tourist attraction. It covers an area of more than 20,000 square meters, with a building area of 5,219 square meters. Along the central axis are six halls arranged in sequence: Maitreya Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Mahavira Hall, Three Saints Hall, Abbot’s Room, and Sutra Library. 📍Detailed address: 2853 Longhua Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 🕙Opening hours: 7:10 AM - 4:30 PM Ticket price: 10 yuan