by Gordon
Temples in and around Shanghai
As I enjoy my endeavors in Shanghai and into neighboring Jiangsu and Zhejiang, I come across temples that make as great waypoints and sights along a tour - bike tour or road cycling.
I keep adding them to this collection for an overview what is out there and what I have seen so far :-)
I keep adding them to this collection for an overview what is out there and what I have seen so far :-)
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Sizhou Temple (Sizhou Chan Temple)
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Sizhou Temple is located in Luxu Town.
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Yuntai Buddhist Temple (Yuntai Chansi)
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Buddhist Temple on the south bank of the Taipu River, just off the Jiashan Greenway.
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Ningguo Temple
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Ningguo Temple (宁国禅寺) is among the oldest temples in Shanghai. It has supposedly been built in the 12th century. It is located next to the Huajing Park (华泾公园).
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Zhuangyan Temple (Zhuangyan Si)
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Zhuangyan Temple (庄严寺) is located on the banks of Dazheng River (大蒸港) in Qingpu District (青浦区) of Shanghai. It was built more than 700 years ago during the Yuan Dynasty. …
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Qinglong Ancient Temple & Pagoda
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As of 3 October 2023, the pagoda is under construction. Entrance to the temple grounds was RMB10. The bao’an was cool with me walking my bike inside and leaving just inside the gate, so that I could walk around.
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TianGuangChan Temple
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A temple near Liantang Town (练塘镇) that makes for an interesting stop on a tour.
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Baoguo Temple
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Baoguo Temple is located on the site of the older Guanwang Temple, where the Lanlugang River (拦路港）meets Dianshan Lake (淀山湖). It was originally built during the Ming Dynasty, but repeatedly …
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Zhongyuan Temple (Chongyuan Si)
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A large temple complex on the Yangcheng Lake Peninsula.
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Sculptures on Yanggu Road
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If you have already cycled all the way here, then going down this little road is a real treat. When entering through the gate at the northern end you feel …
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Former Brick Kiln Hotel & Café
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Former Brickkiln, now a hotel, event space, restaurant and cafe. Makes for nice stop on any tour.
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The Grand Buddha (Lingshan Grand Buddha)
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The Grand Buddha at Lingshan is one of the largest Buddha statues in China and the world. It is part of a larger temple complex.
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Fucheng Gate - Ancient City Gate (Fuchengmen)
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An ancient town gate (Fucheng Gate) in Changshu City, located at the south-eastern edge of the Yushan National Forest Park.
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Donglin Temple (Donglin Si)
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Donglin Temple is a famous temple in Zhujing Town, Jinshan District of Shanghai - and probably unlike most temples you will find in this area. If I recall correctly, it …
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Xiahai Temple (Shanghai)
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The Xiahai Temple is one of the lesser known temples in Shanghai. Therefore not overcrowded but still very interesting. Be sure to try the noodle soup in the temple restaurant. As always with fresh pasta and delicious mushroom.
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Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Chan Temple)
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The Jade Buddha Temple was built in 1882 to house two Buddha statues imported from Myanmar. A further Buddha statue donated by Singapore is also located at this temple.
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Jing'an Tempel
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Shanghai Confucian Temple (上海文庙)
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The Shanghai Confucian Temple is located on Wenmiao Road, hence also known as the Wen Miao Temple. It was originally built in the 1300s, but repeatedly damaged, relocated and rebuilt. …
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Bao’En Temple
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Buddhist temple in Yejiagangcun, about 1km away from the Taipu River.
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Cixiu Nunnery
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A small temple in the Huangpu District.
At present (Jan 2023) the temple is closed, as The surrounding neighborhood has been demolished and construction work is ongoing.
At present (Jan 2023) the temple is closed, as The surrounding neighborhood has been demolished and construction work is ongoing.
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White Cloud Temple (白云观)
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Baiyun Temple (or White Cloud Temple) is a Taoist temple on Dajing Road in the Huangpu District.
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Longhua Temple (Longhua Si)
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First built in 242 AD, which is during the period of the Three Kingdoms, Longhua Temple is the oldest temple in Shanghai for its long history of over 1,700 years. …
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Futian Temple (Futian Jing Temple)
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The Futian Temple was first built in the Qing Dynasty. It was formerly known as Yanjia’An.
The entrance to the temple is a little recessed from the Sijing Old Street.
The entrance to the temple is a little recessed from the Sijing Old Street.
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Zhenru Temple (Zhenru Si)
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Zhenru Temple has a 800-year history and is an important historical landmark in Shanghai. Visible already from a distance is the 9-storey pagoda, about 50m in height.
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Baohua Temple (Baohua Si)
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Baohua Temple was originally built in the 13th century and has been rebuilt twice. Now serving as a temple it was originally a monastery.
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