Jing'an Temple in Shanghai

Jing'an Temple is located at the intersection of Nanjing West Road and Huashan Road in Jing'an District, Shanghai. Originally named Hutao Chongyuan Temple, it was founded in the 10th year of Chiwu during the Eastern Wu period of the Three Kingdoms (247 AD), boasting a history of over a thousand years. It is one of the oldest temples in Shanghai. During the Tang Dynasty, it was renamed Yongtai Zen Temple due to the flourishing Zen culture. In the first year of Dazhong Xiangfu during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty (1008 AD), it was renamed Jing'an Temple. Since the Yuan Dynasty, the temple has undergone numerous wars and reconstructions. Except for the Great Buddha Hall, most of the temple was destroyed during the Taiping Rebellion in the Qing Dynasty. It wasn't until 1921 that the Three Saints Hall was added. In 1999, Jing'an Temple underwent extensive renovations, and efforts to restore its original appearance are still ongoing. The aim is to allow visitors to experience the artistic and cultural essence of Buddhism when touring Jing'an Temple.