Jing’an Temple
静安寺 · Jìng’ān Sì
A gilded Buddhist temple among the skyscrapers and malls of West Nanjing Road.
No booking needed1 hour
Tip
On the 1st and 15th of the lunar month entry is free but it is very crowded from before dawn. Dress modestly and do not photograph people praying.
- Opening hours
- 07:30–17:00; from 04:30 on the 1st and 15th of each lunar month and Buddhist festivals To be confirmed
- Price
- ¥50; free on the 1st and 15th of each lunar month To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy at the gate.
- Getting there
- Jing’an Temple (Lines 2, 7 and 14)
- Address in Chinese
- 上海市静安区南京西路1686号
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