Jingjiang Gushan Zen Exploration

Great spot for food and sightseeing near Shanghai! A one-day tour guide to Jingjiang Gushan Temple lets you check in at a thousand-year-old ancient temple and taste a variety of local delicacies all in one trip. Be sure to save this off-the-beaten-path route🚩

Hidden in Jingjiang, Gushan Temple is a local landmark with a history of over 1,400 years. It is open year-round for free, so you can visit anytime to pray and seek blessings🙏

📍 Gushan Temple Guide
Address: Northeast corner of the intersection of Gushan Middle Road and Qinghe Road, Jingjiang City, Taizhou, Jiangsu Province
Admission: Free
Opening Hours: Open all day
Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours
This place is perfect for a leisurely stroll. Climb up for a panoramic view of Jingjiang city. The temple architecture is very distinctive, with red walls and black tiles that make for great photos.

🍽️ Must-Try Foods
After visiting Gushan Temple, be sure to try Jingjiang specialties:
✔ Crab Roe Soup Dumplings: The broth is super flavorful, with thin skin and plenty of filling. Recommended at the Nanyuan Hotel Dim Sum Department.
✔ Clam Congee: A Jingjiang breakfast specialty, the clam meat is fresh and sweet, paired with rice porridge that is warming and delicious.
✔ Pork Jerky: A Jingjiang specialty, the meat is firm and chewy, perfect as a souvenir to take home.

🚗 Transportation Guide
About 2 hours by car from Shanghai
Take the high-speed train to Jingjiang Station, then a 15-minute taxi ride to the temple
It’s best to depart in the morning and have lunch in downtown Jingjiang before heading to Gushan Temple.

⚠️ Tips
1. Keep quiet inside the temple and respect the religious etiquette.
2. The best time for photos is between 3-5 PM when the lighting is ideal.
3. Parking is very convenient nearby, with dedicated parking lots for the scenic area.

Who would have thought there’s such a hidden gem near Shanghai? You can experience the Zen atmosphere of a thousand-year-old temple and enjoy authentic local food. Make plans for the weekend now!