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Jade Buddha Temple
Originally built in 1882 in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Jade Buddha Temple is an important Buddhist temple in Shanghai and is well known in China. The temple was once destroyed in the late Qing Dynasty and the new temple was built after the liberation of Shanghai.
The Jade Buddha Temple is famous for the two Buddhas made of jade. They were brought by monk Huigen from Burma. They are not only precious cultural relics but also rare porcelain artworks.
The Jade Buddha Temple is listed as one of the ten scenic spots in Shanghai and also regarded as a Pure Land in the busy downtown area.
Chinese name: Yu Fo Si (玉佛寺)
Admission fee: 20 yuan
Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 (ordinary days); 05:30-17:00 (Lunar New Year's Day, the 1st and the 15th day of every lunar month)
Transportation: take bus No.19, 206, 738 and get off at Anyuanlu (Anyuan Road).
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