Shanghai Longhua Temple Must-Visit Big Experience

Don’t just know Jing’an Temple when you come to Shanghai! As one of the oldest temples in Shanghai, Longhua Temple not only has a long history but also offers many unique experiences, guaranteeing you won’t regret the visit!💫 1⃣ Light incense and pray for blessings to start a spiritual purification journey In the early morning at Longhua Temple, the first rays of sunlight shine on the ancient buildings, peaceful and sacred! The first thing to do when entering the temple is to light incense and pray. Light the incense, walk clockwise around the Longhua Pagoda three times, then enter the main halls to pray~ 2⃣ Get a lucky bracelet to bring good fortune home At the Dharma merchandise area, there are many beautiful bracelets and lucky bags full of meaning! Wearing them makes you feel surrounded by good luck, like a walking lucky charm!💖 3⃣ Taste Longhua vegetarian cuisine and feel the Zen on your palate You must try the vegetarian restaurant inside the temple! The vegetarian noodles cost only 15 yuan per serving, with delicious broth and rich noodle aroma, and it’s even an intangible cultural heritage! There are also various pastries and snacks to take home and share this Zen and deliciousness with your family~🍜 4⃣ Get a Pu’er tea for good karma (photos 6-7) Right next to the vegetarian restaurant, each person can take a portion of Pu’er tea to brew at home and experience the tranquility of Zen tea.🍵 5⃣ Copy sutras for peace of mind and experience spiritual calm Afternoon sunlight shines on the sutra copying hall, creating a perfect atmosphere for meditation. After washing your hands and calming your mind, line up to get a felt mat and paper and pen, spread out the rice paper, and copy the sutras. Every stroke is a dialogue with your soul, perfect for busy city dwellers to relax!🖋 6⃣ See animals at Longhua Temple In front of the Longhua Pagoda, you can see geese and turtles; I could watch the stacked turtles for a long time! Inside, you can also see peacocks and chickens. If you’re lucky, you might see a peacock spreading its tail (photo 12). There are also many Longhua cats, and they’re not afraid of people at all—super cute!🐱🦚 7⃣ Admire the Longhua Pagoda The Longhua Pagoda is the only Buddhist pagoda in Shanghai, built during the Song Dynasty. It has seven octagonal levels and is about 41 meters tall. At dusk, the pagoda’s shadow is cast on the “Pagoda Shadow Garden,” creating a stunning view! Remember to take photos and check in to feel the historical weight of this thousand-year-old pagoda~📸 8⃣ Pagoda Shadow Space Outside Longhua Temple, there is also a Pagoda Shadow Space. If you go on weekends, you need to book in advance! It’s a very beautiful Zen space where you can take photos and experience a different Zen atmosphere.🌿 9⃣ Longhua Club After visiting Longhua Temple, you can also go to the nearby Longhua Club to explore more cultural vibes and food experiences!🛍 📌Tips: Opening hours: 07:00-16:30 Transportation: Longhua Station Exit 3 Whether it’s praying, food, or cultural experiences, Longhua Temple can satisfy you! Quickly plan a trip to Longhua Temple now~ 💕Remember to follow us to discover more delicious food and fun things!