All structures have golden tiled, slanting roof which provides a delightful contrast with the dull concrete of the modern high-rise buildings of the business district. The main imposing buildings are known as the Hall of Virtuous Works, the Hall of Three Saints and the Hall of Heavenly Kings. There are three main structures with many other halls within, each with their own significance. Once a year for 3 days, in memory of the first festival of the Buddha’s birthday celebrated by a Qing emperor, a Temple Fair is held in which the main market is for handicrafts, novelty items and local agricultural produce. Visitors can also get a little stack of incense sticks for RMB5 to light for prayers.
The timings are from 07:30 to 17:00, though by coming early guests can see the monks at worship. And for the 1st and 15th day of the 11 other lunar months, admission is free. However, during the first 15 days of the first lunar month, the entry ticket costs RMB100. With easy access from its name-sake metro station at West Nanjing road, visitors can gain entrance for RMB50. It is renowned as one of the most important temples in Shanghai. With further restoration work, in 1990 the temple was open to all in its current splendor. Almost 8 centuries old, the temple was originally built during the Song Dynasty, before it burnt down in 1972 during the cultural revolution and was resurrected in 1984. Like an oasis in a desert, the Jing’an (meaning ‘Peace and Tranquility’) Temple is a quite sanctuary in the midst of buzzing Shanghai. Jing'an Temple Shanghai, China Book Tickets
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