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Jade Buddha Temple

More than a landmark, Jade Buddha Temple is an active Buddhist monastery with a calm, respectful rhythm. Dress modestly, keep your visit unhur…

Jade Buddha Temple, a temple in Shanghai

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More than a landmark, Jade Buddha Temple is an active Buddhist monastery with a calm, respectful rhythm. Dress modestly, keep your visit unhurried, and look for the celebrated seated and reclining jade Buddhas.

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Ornate temple hall at the Jade Buddha Temple with golden detailing
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A peaceful courtyard and decorated roofline at the Jade Buddha Temple
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A temple building with traditional eaves and incense offerings
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Find Calm in the City at Jade Buddha Temple

A working Buddhist temple in busy Jing'an, home to two revered jade Buddhas brought from Myanmar. In the August heat, its courtyards and a monastery vegetarian lunch are the calmest hours in Shanghai.

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