Shanghai Jing'an Temple

Take Metro Line 2 to "Jing'an Temple Station" and exit to reach Shanghai "Jing'an Temple."

An entrance fee of 50 RMB per person, referred to as a "fragrance offering ticket" (incense donation), is required to enter the temple.

For those interested in Buddhist temples, this is a great place to visit.

Jing'an Temple is a Buddhist temple located at 1686 Nanjing West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, China. Its history dates back to the 3rd century during the Three Kingdoms period, making it one of the most historically significant and influential temples in the Jiangnan region of China. It is also one of the four major Buddhist temples in Shanghai.

According to the Chiwubei stele inside the temple, Jing'an Temple was originally built by the Indian monk Kang Senghui during the Eastern Wu period of the Three Kingdoms under Emperor Sun Quan in the 10th year of Chiwu (247 AD). It was initially named Hudu Chongyuan (or Chongxuan) Temple and was located on the north bank of the Wusong River. The temple has a history of over 1,700 years.

During the Tang Dynasty, it was renamed Yongtai Zen Monastery. In the first year of the Dazhong Xiangfu era of Emperor Taizong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1008 AD), it was renamed Jing'an Temple. In the 9th year of the Jiading era of the Southern Song Dynasty (1216 AD), the abbot Zhongyi relocated the temple to its current site due to the instability of the original foundation caused by river erosion. By the Yuan Dynasty, the temple had become a thriving center of worship.

Post by Pigge | Sep 29, 2025