Jade Buddha Temple

Top 1% of attractions in Shanghai
8/10

6 expert reviews

“Inside the Jade Buddha Temple, follow the right-hand corridor past the Hall of Heavenly Kings and the Guanyin Hall to arrive at the Jade Buddha Hall.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's Fodor's
"The temple is built in the style of the Song Dynasty, with symmetrical halls and courtyards, upturned eaves, and bright yellow walls." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Though an active Buddhist monastery today, the real emphasis at Shanghai's most popular temple is squarely on tourism." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The superb Temple of the Jade Buddha (1924), an emblematic symbol of architecture from the Song dynasty."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"This temple houses two rare jade Buddha statues imported from Burma in 1882." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of Shànghǎi's few active Buddhist monasteries, this temple was built between 1911 and 1918." Full review



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