Tour to Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai

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 Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai is an energetic holy place, with 70 resident monks at the last matter. The 70 monks that live and also function there can in some cases be seen venerating.

The holy place was developed in between 1911 and also 1918 in the design of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), with balanced halls and also yards, upturned eaves, as well as intense yellow wall surfaces. The outside is easily recognizable by the intense saffron wall surfaces.

Inside, the focal point is a 1.9-meter-high white jade Buddha, which was set up below after a monk brought it from Burma to Zhejiang Province in 1882. The seated Buddha, dirtied with gems, is stated to consider regarding one thousand kgs.

Keep in mind: No digital photography of the Jade Buddha is allowed, yet postcards get on sale as well as digital photography is admitted the various other areas.

Along with the holy place is a branch of the Antiques and also Curio Store, which offers mini sandalwood drums and also gongs, reproductions of the big ones utilized in events. A vegan dining establishment can be located on the holy place premises.