[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Donglin Temple (Updated Mar)

Smoke shrouds the south of the Yangtze River. In June, Jinshan enters the plum rain season. "The rain in Jiangnan falls slowly, time goes slowly, and people go slowly too." When it rains in Jinshan, every place you pass has a unique charm. Let's take a look at what's fun and interesting in Jinshan in the rain: 1️⃣Misty Fengjing is the most Jiangnan. In the ancient town of Fengjing under the drizzle, the rain soaked the white walls and black tiles, water flowed under the eaves, the stone roads were slippery and shiny, the river reflected the ancient arch bridge, and the old houses carried the accumulation of history. Between the white walls and black tiles, and in the blue brick alleys, there is a vapor rising up, filled with endless romance and poetry. Holding an oil-paper umbrella, wandering through the blue brick alleys, immersing yourself in the real misty Jiangnan. This picture looks very photogenic, doesn’t it? 2️⃣Speaking of the must-see scenery in Jinshan on a rainy day, we have to mention Donglin Temple. Donglin Temple in the mist and rain has a unique artistic conception in the rain. Go on a rainy day, not only will there be fewer tourists, but you can also experience the quiet and elegant atmosphere. Under the eaves, rain drops form a bead curtain, sparkling with crystal light, giving people a feeling of tranquility and solemnity. The raindrops gently hit the leaves and rocks, making crisp and pleasant sounds, like the sound of nature, making people intoxicated. 3️⃣ Watching the lotus in the rain is super healing. The drizzle hits the lotus flowers, and the water is clear and dreamy. Infiltrated by the rain, the shimmering pink and sparkling green, the lotus flowers in the rain interpret their poetic charm, presenting the most wonderful colors of this season in the south of the Yangtze River. Recommended places for viewing lotus: Langxia Country Park, Caojing Country Park, Ouyu Park, Huakai Sea Ecological Park 4️⃣Don’t forget that there are many fruit 🍉 bases in Jinshan. If you have the chance, you can pick some peaches 🍑 and bayberries to take home and eat. 5️⃣Finally, there are many cafes here☕️. It is a great feeling to drink coffee in the rain. Don’t underestimate Jinshan because it is far away. If you come here during the rainy season, there will be many surprises waiting for you.

Architecture in this place is so different than what I’ve seen so far in the city. Even if this temple if far away from city center, you can get closer to it by going to the last station of line 9 towards Songjiang Railway Station. From there you can take a taxi for around 20 minutes that will take you to the temple’s entrance which is this amazing gold and white infrastructure that stands out from afar. Don’t miss this place when in Shanghai. Closing time is around 5 so you can just make daytime visits.

🧚‍♀️There is a temple in Shanghai that holds three Guinness World Records for the tallest cloisonné statue, the tallest Guanyin statue, and the tallest bronze door! If words were to describe it, it would be grand, unique, intricate, and awe-inspiring! It's definitely worth a visit! . 🏠This is Donglin Temple, founded by the monk Miaoyin in the first year of the Yuan Dynasty (1308), with a history of nearly 700 years. It has seven floors and looks as if it was built against the mountain. The architecture is unique, luxurious, and magnificent. . ‼️Key points: 🧡Mountain gate: ✔️Built with over 60 tons of precious Shandong Han white jade, 20 meters long and 15 meters high; ✔️There are three bridges in front of the mountain gate, the middle one is the pure copper Golden Wish Bridge, and the two sides are Han white jade and bluestone bridges. From the steps to the bridge piers and railings, each part is covered with traditional Chinese patterns, very classical; ✔️There are 1017 different fonts of the word 'Fu' on the copper bridge steps; ✔️Above stands 48 solemn Han white jade Amitabha Buddha statues, and in the center of the top of the tower are five golden lotus flowers made of brass, absolutely exquisite. . 💚Golden Lotus Pond: ✔️A wishing pond in the temple, with a copper edge, filled with clear water, and a Shancai boy in the middle. This statue is made of cloisonné, enameled and gold-plated, and can rotate freely. . 💛Thousand Buddha Gate: ✔️The 20-meter-high Guanyin Pavilion gate is made of ancient raindrop flower copper plate, composed of 999 Guanyin reliefs forming a 'Buddha' character as high as the door, showing its complexity; ✔️On the walls outside the Thousand Buddha Gate, there are densely packed Buddha statues, very spectacular. . 💙Five Buddha Crown: ✔️There is a huge 22-meter-high Five Buddha Crown on the top of the mountain, a reclining Buddha statue with a crown on its head. Under the sunlight, the Buddha's charm and aura slowly shine. ✔️When viewed up close, you will find 360-degree circular full of various Buddha reliefs, truly a plethora of patterns here, very exquisite. . 🤎Bell Tower and Drum Tower: ✔️The main temple-style buildings in the temple are square double-eave buildings, all with gilded copper roofs, flying eaves and corners, elegant and imposing. Under the sunlight, the entire temple body is golden and dazzling. . 💜Lingyu Guanyin: ✔️In the Yuantong Treasure Hall, there is a 'Lingyu Guanyin' holy statue carved from more than a ton of Xinjiang Hetian jade from the Yuan Dynasty, a rare treasure. . 💯The entire temple can be described as the most magnificent temple in Shanghai. When you step into it, you will be instantly attracted by its momentum. It is the largest single building area in the Pudong area with Yuan, Ming, and Qing architectural groups, with high cultural value. Highly recommended to visit! . 👉Travel suggestions: ✔️Located in Jinshan District, a bit far from downtown Shanghai, you can visit Donglin Temple and then go to nearby Huakai Haishang Ecological Park, Fengjing Ancient Town, etc.!

#favouriteitinerary **Shanghai Donglin Temple (上海东林寺) 🕉️🏯 | A Spiritual and Architectural Marvel** Located in Jinshan District, Shanghai, Donglin Temple is a stunning Buddhist temple known for its unique architecture, rich history, and serene atmosphere. With a history dating back over 700 years to the Yuan Dynasty, it is one of the most impressive religious sites in the region. 🔥 **Why Visit?** - **Architectural Beauty**: Marvel at the temple’s grand structures, including the **Guanyin Pavilion**, which houses a 27-meter-tall golden statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy 🌟🏯 - **Spiritual Atmosphere**: Experience the tranquility of this sacred site, perfect for meditation, prayer, and reflection 🧘♂️✨ - **Cultural Heritage**: Learn about the temple’s history and its role in Chinese Buddhism, with ancient artifacts and inscriptions on display 📜🕉️ - **Unique Features**: Don’t miss the **Five Buddhas Hall**, the **Drum Tower**, and the **Bell Tower**, each showcasing intricate craftsmanship and spiritual significance 🎶🌸 📍 **Location**: Jinshan District, Shanghai, China ⏰ **Best Time to Visit**: Spring and autumn for pleasant weather and fewer crowds 🌸🍂 🎟️ **Entry Fee**: Approximately 30 RMB (varies by season) 💡 **Tip**: Dress modestly, and take time to explore the surrounding gardens and ponds for a complete experience 👕🌿 Donglin Temple is a must-visit for spiritual seekers, history enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience the beauty of Chinese Buddhist architecture. Don’t miss this serene and awe-inspiring destination! 🕉️🏯 #travel

I have been to many temples, but until I came to the Donglin Temple in Shanghai, the temple in front of me was unique. I felt like I was in a foreign land, as if I had entered another world. Although Donglin Temple is a niche tourist attraction, it is very popular. When I asked, I found that most of the people here are from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, and most of them come to pray for wealth. There are five gilded pagodas on the top of the temple gate. They are shaped like five golden lotus flowers skillfully made of hand-made brass. There is a gilded Buddha relief on each petal, which is magnificent when viewed from afar or up close. 999 relief sculptures of Guanyin form a "Buddha" character as high as the door. There are also 999 relief sculptures of Arhats on both sides of the bronze door. The production process is complex and delicate, demonstrating a high level of artistic level. Elements such as the relief and the five golden lotus flowers on the top contain profound Buddhist cultural connotations and embody the solemnity and mystery of Buddhism. The main building of the temple is built against a tall imitation rockery building, forming a unique integration of mountain and temple. The double-eaved mountain of the front hall covers an area of ​​nearly 350 square meters and is 57 meters high. It looks like the image of the Buddha, wearing a cassock and lying or standing. In addition, the temple holds many Guinness World Records - The tallest cloisonné statue: the statue of the boy Shancai, 5.408 meters high, is painted with enamel color materials and uses traditional copper-based cloisonné enamel craftsmanship. - The tallest bronze door: Thousand Buddha Gate, 20.08 meters high, made of brass, with 999 bronze Guanyin statues engraved on the door, forming a "Buddha" Chinese character. - The tallest indoor Guanyin statue: The Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin statue, 27.352 meters high, is located in the Guanyin Pavilion.

It's rare to describe a temple as beautiful. The overall style is very distinctive, with high color saturation. Many of the items inside have won Guinness World Records. You won't be able to stop praying and taking photos. Three sticks of incense, kneeling in devotion. Eat vegetarian noodles, drink tea, feed koi fish. It's worth a visit.

[Introduction]: The legend of the temple, every frame is a picture, every second is unique! 🕘 [Opening hours]: Daily: 08:00–16:30 💴 [Ticket price]: CNY 30 at the door, CNY 26 online ⛺ [Attractions]: Qianfo Gate: Qianfo Gate is named after the 999 Arhat reliefs on both sides of the gate. It is a copper relief, 20.08 meters high, and has set the Guinness World Record for the world's tallest copper gate. Mountain Gate: The Mountain Gate has five lotus copper towers, each with three layers of lotus petals, 16 petals per layer, and a gilded Buddha on each petal. On the Mountain Gate, there is an Amitabha Buddha statue made of white marble in the middle of the front and back, surrounded by 48 Amitabha Buddhas. Five Buddha Crown: The Five Buddha Crown is a crown worn by monks symbolizing the Five Wisdom Buddhas, hence the name "Five Buddha Crown". The nose is the lotus statue of Avalokitesvara, and two dragons protect Avalokitesvara. The left ear is the guardian of Buddhism, the right ear is Guan Yu, who became a Buddha after putting down his butcher's knife, and the cheeks are the 32 incarnations of Avalokitesvara. 🚌 [Transportation]: Arrive at Zhujing Bus Station, walk 500 meters 👉 [Itinerary]: Half-day trip, far from downtown Shanghai, depart in the morning and arrive at noon, 2–3 hours is enough 🧡 [Preparation]: Study the route, the subway to the bus is very convenient, self-driving is not included

Today, I'm taking you to explore a hidden gem in Shanghai—Donglin Temple. With its golden architecture and rich cultural heritage, this temple is a peaceful sanctuary in the city. 🏰 [Golden Splendor] The buildings of Donglin Temple shine with golden light, and every detail exudes elegance and solemnity, leaving visitors in awe. 🌿 [Natural Harmony] The temple is surrounded by lush greenery, birdsong, and fragrant flowers, creating a harmonious atmosphere that complements the temple's tranquility, making it an oasis in the city. 📿 [Zen Experience] Here, you can experience true Zen living, whether it's copying scriptures, meditating, or listening to Zen teachings, all of which purify the soul. 🗾 [Historical Heritage] Donglin Temple has a long history, and every brick and tile carries a story, allowing visitors to feel the weight of history while exploring. 🌌 [Dazzling Night View] The night view of Donglin Temple is even more enchanting, with dazzling lights reflecting the starry sky, creating a breathtaking scene. Here, you can temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of the city and find inner peace. Donglin Temple is not just a tourist attraction but a sanctuary for the soul.

🍁Shanghai has entered autumn at the end of October, and the "Monet Garden" in Gongqing Forest Park is stunning the whole city. But on the other side of the city, there is another beautiful place. 🌷Rather than being like Monet's Garden, it is more like a Hayao Miyazaki anime. The hills are covered with lovely kochia, colorful cosmos and autumn cherry blossoms dancing in the wind, and there are streams and green trees. Pets are having fun, and the atmosphere is pleasant. Lying on the hillside lawn, time seems to stand still. 🌼Currently, the cosmos are in full bloom, and the kochia is one to two-tenths of the way through its color change. It is expected to turn red and green next week and be completely red by mid-November. Personally, I think it is most beautiful when it is red and green, and the cosmos are also in bloom at this time. 📷Nearby check-in place: Donglin Temple in Zhujing Town, a super impressive temple. 📍Huakai Haishang Ecological Park ⏰8:00–17:00 🎫Ticket: CNY 30 🐶Pets allowed 🚇Downtown Shanghai: Take Metro Line 1 to Lianhua Road Station and transfer to Lianzhu Line (about 50 minutes), then transfer to Jinfeng Line (about 20 minutes) at Zhujing Bus Station to the Ecological Park. 🚇Hongqiao Railway Station: Take a bullet train to Jinshan North Station, then take a taxi (about 6 km). 🚘Self-driving: Park in the parking lot at the park entrance.

Donglin Temple holds three Guinness World Records, as follows: Tallest cloisonné statue: Statue of Sudhana, 5.408 m tall, can rotate 360 degrees. Tallest copper door: Thousand Buddha Door, 20.08 m tall, 10.295 m wide, with 999 copper Guanyin statues carved on it. Tallest indoor Guanyin statue: Thousand-Hand and Thousand-Eye Guanyin statue, 34.101 m tall. These records not only showcase Donglin Temple's outstanding achievements in Buddhist art and architecture, but also make it an important representative of global Buddhist cultural heritage.

Sisters! I just came back from Shanghai Donglin Temple, and I'm still immersed in that dreamy atmosphere! This place is simply a treasure spot, my eyes are dazzled! The transportation is super convenient! I chose Metro Line 1 to Lianhua Road Station, then transferred to the Lianzhu Special Line, and easily arrived. For those driving, remember to navigate to the South Gate Parking Lot~ After entering the temple, my jaw almost dropped! Three bridges made of pure copper, with different styles of the character 'Fu' (fortune) engraved on each step, walking on them feels full of blessings! The five gilded lotus flowers on the three gates are so beautiful, I took so many photos and couldn't bear to delete any! What surprised me the most was the Yuantong Hall! Inside, there is a Lingyu Jade Guanyin, and you can take an elevator to the 7th floor! Overlooking the entire temple from above is simply breathtaking! I took so many great photos there, my social media was flooded! Guanyin Pavilion is also a must-visit spot! The design built along the mountain is very unique, and the Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue and murals inside are exquisite. I took many photos at the Thousand Buddha Gate, each one looks like a masterpiece! Opening Hours Weekdays: 8:00 - 16:30 First and Fifteenth of the Lunar Month: 5:00 - 16:30 💰 Ticket Price Combo Ticket: 30 yuan/person

👀 The only word to describe my feeling is 'shock'. I regret coming so late! 🌧 As soon as I arrived at the entrance, I saw heavy rain above Donglin Temple, making it even more spectacular! 🙏 Walking through the blessing bridge at the entrance, passing through the arched gate, The world's tallest cloisonné statue: the statue of Sudhana appears before my eyes! He stands in the center of the pool, surrounded by countless colorful koi fish! 🐠 Children can buy fish food to feed them; these fish seem to have a Buddhist nature! 🙏 The Thousand Buddha Gate, 20.08 meters high, with 999 bronze Guanyin statues carved on it, forming a large 'Buddha' character as tall as the gate. Through the slightly open gate, you can see the Thousand-Hand Guanyin inside! 🙏 The Thousand-Hand Guanyin is resplendent in gold, eight stories high, and looks magnificent whether viewed from above or below! 👆 The main entrance ticket is free. It is highly recommended to visit the Five Buddha Crown! With a 30 yuan ticket, you can take the elevator to the 7th floor, walk around the top of the Guanyin Pavilion, and then climb one more floor to the 8th floor to overlook Jinzhujing Town! The Five Buddha Crown's nose is the statue of Avalokitesvara, the left ear is the statue of Weituo Bodhisattva, and the right ear is the statue of Guan Yu Bodhisattva! Absolutely stunning, you will feel much more serene after seeing it! 👫 My friends often come here and took us on a regular tour route: Jin'en Bridge—Baiyu Mountain Gate—Golden Lotus Pond (Sudhana)—Heavenly King Hall—Mahavira Hall—Yuantong Hall—Garan Hall Sudhana Hall—Patriarch Hall—Three Saints Hall—Five Hundred Arhats Mountain—Ten Thousand Buddha Gate—Guanyin Hall—Ksitigarbha Hall—Elevator 3F—Medicine Master Hall—Elevator 7F—Mural Corridor—Five Buddha Crown—Elevator 1F—Donglin Temple Houde Calligraphy and Painting Academy—Prayer Wheel—Yuantong Hall (Old Site) It is free to ring the bell in the bell tower on regular days, you can go and ring the bell to pray for blessings! 🚙 There is a parking lot opposite, parking fee is 4 yuan per hour. 🥢 Next to it is Wufu Plaza, very convenient for dining!

🌈Attraction features: ⭐Guanyin Statue: The tallest indoor Guanyin statue👏🏼 35 meters high, 31 meters wide, and 42 meters deep. With a volume of about 35,000 cubic meters and an area of about 1,200 square meters. It is currently the tallest in Asia and has won a Guinness record👍🏻 It's very impressive up close~ ⭐Sudhana: The tallest cloisonné (copper tire cloisonné enamel) statue👏🏼 The Sudhana statue stands on a 360° rotating lotus-shaped copper platform, made using traditional chasing enamel craftsmanship, forged from purple copper into cloisonné, consisting of four major parts: the base, copper platform, lotus, and the child. Net height: 5.408 meters. ⭐Guanyin Pavilion: The tallest copper door—"Thousand Buddha Door"👏🏼 The "Thousand Buddha Door" is the door of the Guanyin Pavilion in Donglin Temple, Jinshan District, Shanghai, made of ancient raindrop-patterned copper plates, composed of 999 Guanyin reliefs forming a "Buddha" character as tall as the door. Height: 20.080 meters Width: 10.295 meters. (Thousand Buddha Door highlight: From a distance, the dots on the door are the statues of Guanyin. Please look closely, 999 Guanyin statues form a Buddha character as tall as the door.) 🎟️Ticket information: 💰15 yuan per person (Excluding 18 years old to under 60 years old) 🕐️Opening hours of the scenic area: 8:00---16:30 open (Stop entering the park at 16:00) 💗Other tips: The release pool is available for feeding Sunscreen in summer Bring mosquito repellent spray♥

The Jinshan area is truly a treasure trove. The large lotus pond in Ouyu Park is not crowded and great for photos 🤩 The Donglin Temple here is as famous as its reputation suggests! It's no wonder it holds 3 Guinness World Records as a magical realist ancient temple~ - ✅ Donglin Temple in Shanghai's Jinshan district has a history of over 700 years. The cloisonné Shancai Tongzi at the entrance is one of the three Guinness World Records, about 5.4 meters tall, with a lovable and naive appearance. It's good to worship it more for a rolling wealth 💸 - 🏷️ The Guanyin Pavilion in Donglin Temple has the largest Thousand-Hand Guanyin and the tallest Thousand Buddha Gate in Asia! You might only realize how magnificent it is when standing in front of the 34-meter-tall Buddha statue. It's no exaggeration to say that you can really feel the insignificance of humanity in front of the divine. Through the slits of the towering Thousand Buddha Gate, you can vaguely see the solemn Buddha statues inside, but remember, photography is prohibited 🚫 inside! Looking around, the newly renovated Donglin Temple is a dazzling mountain spectacle—one with the Buddha as a mountain, the mountain lying as a Buddha. The mountain is the Buddha, the Buddha is the mountain, they are one and the same, in unity and harmony. The entire mountain is 57 meters tall, and from a distance, it looks like a Buddha with a jeweled crown, lying and standing, with huge arms stretched out towards the east. Address: No. 150 Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai Transportation: Take the air-conditioned Lianzhu special line from the south square of Lianhua Road Station on Metro Line 1 to Zhujing Bus Station. Then, turn left out of the north gate of the bus station to Dongfeng Road and turn right. Ticket: Combo ticket 30r

If you don’t mind traveling all the way out of the city center for amazing views and cool spots, Donglin Temple for you. It's like finding a peaceful haven right in the middle of a remote little town. It takes 30 minutes by car from the last station of line 9, in Songjiang South Railway Station. When you arrive, you can walk in, and suddenly it's a whole different vibe from the streets outside. And hey, if you're into history, there's ancient pagodas and meditation spots waiting to be explored. It's like a little escape from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai life. So next time you're in town, why not swing by Donglin Temple.

"The temple is very quiet. It's not like the outside, the outside is always noisy." An incredibly impressive temple. Seeing is believing, witnessing three Guinness World Records! ✅ The tallest indoor Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue ✅ The tallest Thousand Buddha copper door ✅ The tallest statue of Sudhana 📖 Check-in Guide: There is a free small parking lot at the entrance of Donglin Temple 1⃣ Upon entering the park, you are immediately faced with the tall cloisonné Sudhana standing in the lotus pond. The koi in the pond are colorful and swim around. 2⃣ After visiting each hall, reach the third floor, go to the back wing room where there is an elevator that goes directly to the seventh floor, and walk up the stairs to the eighth floor to see the Five Buddha Crown. You will definitely be shocked by its majesty the moment you see it. 3⃣ The treasured Lingyu Guanyin of the temple is a must-visit. 4⃣ The small doors on either side of the Five Buddha Crown lead to the highest corridor of the Guanyin Pavilion, where you can clearly view the paintings behind the Thousand-Hand Guanyin in the Buddha's light, and admire the reliefs and paintings at the top of the Guanyin Pavilion up close. 5⃣ The elevator to the fourth floor takes you to the vegetarian noodle house. Despite its simple facilities, the taste of the vegetarian noodles is very good. The prices vary from 30 to 20. 6⃣ On the seventh floor, there is an exhibition hall that provides a detailed introduction to Donglin Temple. It also displays several hand gestures of the Buddha and their meanings based on the study of the Dunhuang murals, and presents them in an animated form, which is very interesting. 🔅 Travel tips: 1. A niche travel check-in spot, usually very few people on weekdays. 2. Do not take photos of the Buddha statues inside lightly.

Directly becoming a legend❗️ Viewing Donglin Temple in Jinshan, Shanghai, is truly extraordinary. ❗️ Donglin Temple has set three major world Guinness records: 🔗 The tallest indoor Guanyin statue 🔗 The tallest bronze door: the Thousand Buddha Door 🔗 The tallest cloisonné statue: the Statue of Sudhana 📌 Indoor Guanyin Statue Currently the tallest in Asia, the Guanyin Pavilion, also known as the 'Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas', houses the world's tallest indoor Guanyin statue. The Thousand-Armed Guanyin statue has a total height of 34.101 meters, and witnessing it in person is truly magnificent. 📌 Thousand Buddha Door The Thousand Buddha Door is engraved with 999 bronze Guanyin statues Becoming the world's tallest at 20.08 meters high and 10.295 meters wide, the 999 Guanyin statues form a large 'Buddha' structure of the same height as the door, known as China's number one bronze door, the 'Thousand Buddha Door'. 📌 Statue of Sudhana Upon entering the temple gate, one can see in the pond The world's tallest cloisonné statue standing at 5.408 meters high, which can also rotate 360 degrees. There are 8 dragon carps around it, and it is said that you can throw coins into the mouths of the fish, If you hit it, it will emit 8 auspicious phrases. In addition to the above three world's best attractions, there are many other sights ✏️ For example: 📌 The Five Buddha Crown, Guanyin Pavilion, Three Bridges·Three Gates, Buddha Niches, Illuminated Wall, Bell and Drum Tower, Mahavira Hall, and many other Buddha halls are all worth visiting. 🎫 Ticket: Joint ticket 30 yuan/person (It is recommended to buy the 30 yuan joint ticket, which allows direct entry to each attraction) ✅ Free admission for: People over 70 years old, children under 1.3 meters ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00~16:30 (weekdays) 5:00~16:30 (the first and fifteenth day of each month) (It is recommended to enter at least one and a half hours before closing) 📍 Address: No. 150 Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai Transportation: Exit 3 of Lianhua Road Station on Line 1, take the Lianzhu Special Line or Liangjin Special Line to Zhujing Bus Station, then walk for 10 minutes 🚗 Take a taxi or drive to Donglin Temple

The reason why these two attractions are combined is firstly because they are very close to each other, with less than 7 kilometers distance, about a 10-minute drive, and secondly, the Sea of Flowers is past the peak season of spring blossoms, with cherry blossoms nearing their end and the various grass flowers also coming to a close, not suitable for detailed viewing anymore. In short, at this time, it's not worth making a trip just for the Sea of Flowers, but a visit to Donglin Temple with a side trip to the Sea of Flowers is worthwhile. Donglin Temple, founded during the Yuan Dynasty, has a history of over 700 years. It was originally a Guanyin pavilion, which is why there is the world's tallest indoor statue of the Thousand-Handed Guanyin here (it is forbidden to take photos of the Buddha statue, please be mindful). The later built Guanyin pavilion is extremely magnificent. The Shancai Tongzi statue in the release pond at the entrance is also the world's tallest cloisonné sculpture. The only ancient building in the rebuilt Donglin Temple is the Yuantong Baodian on the east side (photo 2), inside of which is a Yuan Dynasty sculpture of Guanyin made from over a ton of Xinjiang Hetian jade. This unassuming place is the real treasure of Donglin Temple, not to be missed. 📍Detailed address: Donglin Temple: No. 150, Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai. Sea of Flowers: No. 6060, Xiujing Village, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai. 🕙Opening hours: Donglin Temple: 8.00～16.30 Sea of Flowers: 8.00～17.00 💰Ticket price: The entrance fee for both attractions is 30 yuan.

⭐️This is the first time I've seen a temple that has won multiple Guinness World Records, and the whole experience can be described as breathtaking! ⭐️As the only Buddhist temple in southern Shanghai, Donglin Temple's history dates back to the Yuan Dynasty in 1308. It has suffered numerous wars and fires over 700 years and has been rebuilt several times, forming the spectacular sight it is today... ⭐️The first thing you see after entering the park is a statue of the Child of Wealth standing above the wishing pool, made of cloisonné material, inlaid with enamel colored materials, polished gold, very exquisite, and is the world's tallest cloisonné statue! ⭐️Donglin Temple has the largest indoor Buddha statue in Asia, standing 34 meters tall, very impressive, and the Guanyin Pavilion that houses the Buddha statue is also very stunning. The doors are over 20 meters high, with thousands of small Buddhas carved on the facade, and many small Buddha statues are also enshrined on both sides, very delicate! The Five-Buddha Crown above the Guanyin Pavilion is equally magnificent, with the Buddha's figure, a crown on his head, in a reclining and standing posture, shimmering with Buddha's charm under the sunlight, visible from afar, and you can also take the elevator to the 7th floor to visit and worship! Donglin Temple is located in Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, quite far from downtown Shanghai, with no direct subway or bus, so it is recommended to drive! ‼️Please note that you should not take pictures of the Buddha statues!

🌟 You must have heard of Buddhist holy places, but have you ever heard of 【Donglin Temple】? This is a magical place I recently visited, which brought me a lot of positive energy! 🌟 🌸 First of all, the environment here is simply a fairyland on earth! The entire temple is surrounded by lush woods, with a breeze on the face, making me feel like I am in a fairy tale world. 🌳🌺 💫 As soon as I stepped into the temple, I was infected by the solemn and solemn atmosphere. The Buddha statue is shining with gold, emitting a light of tranquility and wisdom, giving me a sense of unparalleled spiritual sustenance. 🙏✨ 💡 The cultural atmosphere here is also very strong. I visited the exhibition hall in the temple and learned a lot about Buddhist culture. Learning is endless, this is my deepest experience! 📚🤓 ✨ In addition, Donglin Temple also has many activities for cultivating the soul, such as meditation, yoga, etc. I participated in a meditation experience, relaxed my whole body and mind, and felt the inner peace and tranquility. 🧘‍♀️💆‍♀️ 🌈 What surprised me the most is that there is a vegetarian restaurant here! I tried their Buddhist dishes, which made people exclaim! Fresh vegetables, pure taste, gave me a new understanding of vegetarian food! 🥗🍉 🌟 In short, 【Donglin Temple】 gave me an unforgettable spiritual baptism. Here, I found inner peace and tranquility, and gained a deeper understanding of Buddhist culture. I strongly recommend you to take a spiritual journey too!

The Donglin Temple in the Jinshan area of Shanghai is not large, but what is impressive is the Guanyin Hall's door, which is several tens of meters tall. Upon closer inspection, it turns out to be a design of sliding doors on rails. The temple houses a plethora of deities, ranging from Sudhana, Maitreya, Tathagata, Samantabhadra, Manjushri, Bhaisajyaguru, Guanyin, the Eighteen Arhats, the Three Saints, to Weituo. Paying 30 yuan for the entrance fee to meet so many Bodhisattvas is truly Amitabha 🚉 Travel Tips: Self-driving 🚗, follow the roadside signs to find a parking spot

Donglin Temple is located at No. 150 Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai. It was founded by the monk Miaoyin in the first year of the Yuan Dynasty (1308) and has a history of nearly 700 years. In the 700 years of wind and rain, it has suffered from wars and fires, and has been rebuilt many times. It was renovated and expanded in 2007 to form the current scale. Jinyuan Bridge, the whole bridge is made of fine copper, and the bridge railings and bridge surface are decorated with exquisite copper carvings in traditional Chinese style, with vivid shapes and unique elegance of Chinese classics. There are 1017 different fonts of the word 'Fu' carved on the bridge steps. In the Golden Lotus Pond, there is a 5-meter-high Sudhana made of cloisonne, which is the first of its kind in China. The whole body of this Sudhana is inlaid with enamel color materials, polished and gilded, and can rotate 360 degrees freely. The Golden Lotus Pond is a wishing pond, and the koi fish that the believers adopt and release in the wishing pond are lively and agile, and each fish has an owner. The Guanyin Pavilion is currently the tallest and most accommodating Guanyin Pavilion in China, with 10,000 Guanyin Bodhisattvas inside. The tallest Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue in the room is 27 meters high, the largest in the world. The 'Thousand Buddha Gate' is the gate of the 'Guanyin Pavilion', which is 20.08 meters high and 10.295 meters wide. It is made of ancient raindrop flower copper plates, and the door is composed of 999 Guanyin reliefs and a 'Buddha' character as high as the door. The Thousand Buddha Gate is majestic and magnificent. The Bell and Drum Tower is the main hall-style building in Donglin Temple. The two large copper halls are placed on the left and right, both with gilded copper roofs. Inside the hall, there is a copper bell and a drum, which is the first pair of copper bell and drum towers in China. The highest point of Donglin Temple, the Five Buddha Crown, can be reached by taking the elevator inside the rockery. The total height of the Five Buddha Crown Buddha head is 22 meters, made of purple copper, standing on the top of the entire artificial mountain, looking down at all beings with compassion. The whole is an abstract Buddha face, the nose is Guanyin, the nostrils are two dragon heads, the mouth is a lotus seat, the eyes are Feitian, the two ears are two Dharma protectors, and the face depicts the story of Guanyin's 32 responses. The interpretation of the Five Buddha Crown comes from the 'Five Buddhas and Five Wisdoms' of the Vajrayana doctrine of Tantric Buddhism, which believes that only by possessing the wisdom of the Dharma realm, the great round mirror, the equality, the wonderful observation, and the achievement can one reach 'Bodhi'. 📍Detailed address: Shanghai Donglin Temple: No. 150 Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai Ticket: 26 yuan/person

✍️Come here for blessings and fun during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, the scenic area is less crowded but very distinctive. 🏞Donglin Temple, originally named Guanyin Hall, was founded in the first year of Yuan Dynasty (1308), with a history of 700 years. 💢After several ups and downs, wars and fires, the current temple was rebuilt and expanded in 2007 based on the characteristics of the ancient temples of the Yuan Dynasty. 💢Now Donglin Temple, looking around, is a Buddha Mountain spectacle adorned with golden colors. The 57-meter-high mountain body is like a Buddha with a crown on his head and his hand pointing to the east. 🌟Highlights of the scenic area: ✅Jinyuan Bridge, the whole bridge is made of copper, shining under the sun. Pass through the square, cross the Jinyuan Bridge, to reach the entrance of the temple. ✅Bell and Drum Tower, located in the east and west of the temple, made of copper, looks golden and brilliant. ✅Jinlian Pool, the wishing pool in the temple, in the middle is the statue of Shancai Tongzi, made of cloisonne, inlaid with enamel color material, can rotate 360 degrees, known as 'Donglin's unique'. ✅Guanyin Pavilion, inside is a thousand-hand Guanyin statue imitating the murals of the third cave of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes in the Yuan Dynasty, with a total height of 34.101 meters and a width of 19.974 meters, which is the tallest indoor Guanyin statue in Asia. ✅Five Buddha Crown, take the elevator to the 7th floor, then go up to the top, you can closely observe this crown-like Buddha statue. ✅Main Hall, located on the east side of the temple, this is the only remaining Yuan Dynasty hall, a city-level cultural relics protection unit. 📌Small Tips: There is also a Donglin Square business circle next to Donglin Temple, you can go shopping. 📍Detailed address: No. 150, Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District 🚉Transportation: Convenient parking for self-driving. Take Metro Line 1 to Lianhua Road Station and transfer to Lianzhu Special Line to Zhujing Bus Station, then walk for 10 minutes. 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan/person, if you want to visit Guanyin Pavilion and Wufu Crown, buy a joint ticket for 30 yuan/person. 🕐Opening hours: Usually 8:00—16:30, the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month 6:00——16:30

| The only magical temple in Shanghai that holds three Guinness World Records. 🌍Donglin Temple is located in Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai, worshipping Guanyin Bodhisattva. Originally named Guanyin Hall, it is the largest single building complex in the Pudong area from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. After 700 years of trials and tribulations, including wars and fires, it has been renovated and rebuilt many times. It now holds the Guinness World Records for the world's tallest Guanyin statue, the world's tallest Thousand Buddha Gate, and the world's tallest cloisonné Shancai Tongzi. 📍Detailed address: 150 Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District 🚌Transportation: More than 600 meters away from Zhujing Bus Station, accessible by bus or self-driving, there is a free parking lot in front of the temple 🈺️Business hours: 8:00-16:30 🪔Incense and flower tickets (admission): 30r/person, 5r discount for booking one day in advance on the platform 🌟Tips: 1⃣️There are three bridges at the temple gate, the middle one is made of pure copper, the white temple gate is made of 60 tons of marble, and the top is adorned with five gold-plated lotus seats, which are particularly grand; 2⃣️Inside the Yuantong Treasure Hall is a rare treasure, a 'Lingyu Guanyin' statue from the Yuan Dynasty carved from more than a ton of Hetian jade from Xinjiang💎 3⃣️The Five Buddha Crown stands on the top of the mountain, it is a reclining Buddha statue with a crown on its head. Up close, you can see that the Buddha statue is covered with various Buddhist reliefs, which are of high cultural value. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook Jinshan District🔭, which has beautiful scenery; 4⃣️There is a vegetarian noodle supply on the 4th floor of Donglin Temple🍜, priced at 15~30r/bowl, and there is a food street outside the temple; 5⃣️If you drive yourself and have plenty of time, you can also visit the nearby Fenglin Ancient Town and Huakai Haishang Ecological Park.

Upon visiting Shanghai, one stumbles upon a temple of enchanting allure. What first meets the eye is a spectacular and peculiar mountainous spectacle, akin to a colossal Buddha in a reclining position, its massive arms stretched out, hand pointing towards the east, crowned with a diadem. ⛩️ This is the Donglin Temple, nestled in the Jinshan District of Shanghai. Established in 1308 AD, it boasts three Guinness World Records: the indoor Guanyin statue, the statue of Sudhana, and the Thousand Buddha Gate. 🔸Thousand Buddha Gate The gate, adorned with 999 bronze Guanyin statues, holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest bronze gate, aptly named the "Thousand Buddha Gate". Standing at 20.08 meters tall and 10.295 meters wide, it forms a large "Buddha" character as tall as the gate itself, earning it the title of "China's First Bronze Buddha Gate". Its grandeur is truly awe-inspiring! 🔸Statue of Sudhana Upon entering, one can spot the world's tallest cloisonné statue standing in the water, reaching a height of 5.408 meters and capable of rotating 360 degrees. Surrounding it are eight dragon carp, into whose mouths one can toss coins. If successful, one of eight auspicious phrases will be uttered. 🔸Indoor Guanyin Statue Currently the tallest and most accommodating Guanyin Pavilion in Asia, also known as the "Ten Thousand Buddha Hall". It houses the world's tallest indoor Guanyin statue, a Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue standing at a total height of 34.101 meters, which is truly magnificent and spectacular. In addition to experiencing these three Guinness World Records firsthand, there are many other renowned attractions within the temple. 🔹Five Buddha Crown From afar, one is immediately drawn to the Five Buddha Crown, an incredibly mystical Buddha statue. The overall design is an abstract Buddha face, with Guanyin as the nose, two dragon heads as the nostrils, a lotus seat as the mouth, flying apsaras as the eyes, and two Dharma protectors as the ears. 🔹Guanyin Pavilion Situated within a 57-meter-high mountain, the pavilion stands 35 meters tall and 31 meters wide, creating a grand ceremonial space. With a volume of approximately 35,000 cubic meters, it is currently the tallest and most accommodating Guanyin Pavilion in the country. 🔹Three Bridges · Three Gates The central bridge is the Golden Wish Bridge, engraved with 1017 different fonts of the character for "fortune". Passing through the three bridges leads to the three gates, above which stand 48 statues of Amitabha Buddha, representing the 48 vows of Amitabha Buddha. 🏯 Other Buddhist halls such as the Buddha niche, the shadow wall, the bell and drum tower, and the main hall are all worth a visit. 🐟 One can also feed the koi next to the statue of Sudhana. Each Buddha carp here is full of spirituality, and feeding and touching the koi can bring good luck. Feed is available for purchase nearby. 🪷Tips: 1. To reach the Five Buddha Crown, take the elevator to the 7th floor and then climb one flight of stairs. 2. It is recommended to buy a combo ticket, which allows entry to all attractions. 🎫Ticket: Combo ticket: 30/person 🆓Free for: People over 70 years old, children under 1.3 meters ⏰Opening hours: 8:00~16:30 (weekdays) 5:00~16:30 (1st and 15th of each month) 📍Location: Donglin Temple ⛩️Address: 150 Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai 🚘Transportation: Take a taxi or drive to Donglin Temple

Neijiang Donglin Temple, located outside the east gate of Hejie, Neijiang City, Sichuan Province. Donglin Temple is named for its confrontation with Xilin Temple on the opposite bank of Tuojiang River. It was first built in the eleventh year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1141), destroyed by fire during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1620), and rebuilt during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1662-1722). Now there is no temple left, only stone carvings and statues, many of which have been weathered. It was rebuilt during the Qianlong period (1736-1795). The cliff carvings of Donglin Temple began in the Tang Dynasty, and there were additions in every dynasty, so it was once known as Qianfo Rock. The statues are distributed on a cliff 50 meters long and 8 meters high. There are 12 existing niches and 86 statues. Among them, the 11th niche Guanyin statue is 7.4 meters high and 7.16 meters wide. The shape is solemn, the lines are smooth and vigorous, the tools are 40 hands, the head is wearing a crown and a celestial robe, decorated with tassels and lotus flowers, and the dragon seat of Sumeru, the carving is exquisite and it is a masterpiece of stone carving art. The Thousand-Hand Guanyin is carved from the entire cliff, with a solemn and majestic shape. There is a huge throne about two meters high below, and the total height is about nine meters. Under the eyes and hands of the Guanyin statue, there are twenty hands on each side, each with an eye, a total of forty hands and forty eyes, each with "twenty-five existences" (Buddhist terminology), 25*40=1000 has achieved the solemn Dharma phase of a thousand hands and a thousand eyes. The age of this Guanyin statue is untestable, but its preservation is intact, the volume of the statue is huge, the carving is rich and majestic, it is breathtaking. It is the largest Guanyin statue discovered in Sichuan Province. Address: Heba Street, Shizhong District, Neijiang City. Ticket: Free

💯 Many friends in Shanghai may not know about this temple, but it's worth a visit. It's a great place for New Year blessings and it's huge. 🔥 Inside, there is a Guanyin with a thousand hands that is as tall as ten floors, and the largest fortune-telling boy in Guinness. There are also many koi in the release pond in the middle. 💯 💯 You can come here for blessings and climbing in the New Year, you can overlook the entire town, and it's okay if the elderly can't climb, there are elevators inside 🛗. There are vegetarian noodles 🍜 to eat on the 4th floor. 🏔Attraction introduction: Donglin Temple, located in Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, is a temple with a history of nearly 700 years. It also has the largest indoor Guanyin with a thousand hands in Asia, which is about 34 meters high and very spectacular! Every time on the first or fifteenth day of the lunar month, or on New Year's Day or Spring Festival, there are always endless tourists. 🚗Transportation: ①🉑 You can drive by yourself, there are several parking lots nearby ② Take the Lianzhu Line from the Lotus Road subway station to Zhujing Bus Station and walk for about seven or eight minutes. 📌Intimate TIPS: Holiday pass 🎫: 30 yuan/person There are elevators in the temple to each floor, which is very convenient

In Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai, there is an ancient temple named Donglin Temple, originally named Guanyin Hall, which was founded by the monk Miaoyin in the first year of Yuan Dynasty (1308), and has a history of nearly 700 years. The indoor Guanyin statue is about 34 meters high, the largest Thousand-Hand Guanyin Buddha statue in Asia. The Thousand Buddha Gate, 20.080 meters high and 10.295 meters wide, is the Guinness World Record for the largest bronze door. The 'Buddha' character composed of 999 Guanyin Buddha statues on the door is very spectacular. The statue of Shancai Tongzi is the first in China, unique to Donglin, and the world's first cloisonné Buddha statue. In addition to these three Guinness World Records, there are also the temple gate with three doors and five towers, the shiny bronze bell tower and drum tower, the lifelike five hundred golden body Arhats, the five Buddha crowns overlooking all beings, etc. The overall architecture of Donglin Temple is magnificent and splendid, which is breathtaking. Although it is located in a remote area and inconvenient to reach, Donglin Temple is definitely a place worth visiting.

🎫Tickets: 30 yuan/person, if you buy it one day in advance, it only costs 25 yuan, the entrance stops at 4 pm, and the incense is 10 yuan. 🚗Transportation: Parking is free, but the parking lot is full, and it took several rounds to find a vacant parking spot nearby…😣 🌟Attractions features: I didn't expect that there is such a breathtaking temple in Jinshan, the world's three Guinness records are all here! 1️⃣The highest bronze door, the Thousand Buddha Door S, composed of thousands of small Buddhas, lined up, very spectacular. 2️⃣The highest Guanyin bronze statue, about 34 meters high. 3️⃣The highest Five Buddha Crown, on the top floor outdoors, you need to take the elevator to the 7th floor, you can overlook the entire Jinshan. The vegetarian meal stopped at 2 pm, unfortunately, I didn't eat the vegetarian noodles this time, I can only come next time😭.

Donglin Temple Magnificent, a treasure temple with three Guinness records Donglin Temple, a national 4A scenic spot located on Jinshan, is a very low-key temple, but the light of this temple is hard to hide. 🚉Travel strategy: Located in Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, very close to Wufu Commercial Plaza. To come to this temple, you need to drive by yourself. There are not many people usually, and parking spaces will not be very tight. Environment: Looking at Donglin Temple from a distance, it feels quite imposing. The main gate of Donglin Temple is magnificent, a bit like the feeling of the temple in Journey to the West, as if people are in the Buddhist temples of Southeast Asia or India. ❤Recommended reason: Although Donglin Temple is low-key, it has the three greatest Guinness World Records. As soon as you enter Donglin Temple, the statue of Shancai Tongzi, which is one of them, is the tallest cloisonne statue in the world. Shancai Tongzi feels a bit similar to the Red Boy and Nezha in Journey to the West. There are many beautiful fish in the large fish pond at the entrance of the statue of Shancai Tongzi, and you can also buy fish food to feed the fish. When you arrive at Guanyin Pavilion, you will feel very shocked. Here is the highest bronze door in the world, the Thousand Buddha Door, which makes Guanyin Pavilion look magnificent and magnificent. It is worth seeing. There are a thousand exquisitely carved Guanyin Bodhisattva statues on both sides of the Thousand Buddha Door of Guanyin Pavilion. Photography is prohibited inside Guanyin Pavilion, and the statue of Guanyin inside is also very tall and shocking. It is the tallest Guanyin Bodhisattva statue in the Guinness World Records! 📝Note tips: You can take the direct elevator to reach the highest Five Buddha Crown, saving the trouble of climbing stairs. When you reach the top of the Five Buddha Crown, you can have a panoramic view of Donglin Temple and the surrounding scenery. The highest point of Donglin Temple, the Five Buddha Crown, is also very distinctive. The 3D dynamic version of the Amitabha Pure Land Sutra change map based on Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes is very interesting, and it is displayed and played to visitors in a similar animation way. The drum tower here also looks magnificent and the architecture is very beautiful.