Shanghai, three Guinness World Records, a 700-year-old temple legend!

[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

Post by SolarNomad3gp | Nov 23, 2024