Jade Buddha Temple, Buddhist temple in Putuo District, Shanghai, China
The temple complex includes multiple halls containing golden Buddha statues, religious texts, and ancient Buddhist paintings across its traditional Chinese architecture buildings.
Originally built in 1882 and reconstructed in 1928, the temple houses two jade Buddha statues that monk Huigen brought from Myanmar during the Qing Dynasty.
The Chamber of Four Heavenly Kings contains statues representing Maitreya, Skanda, and protective deities, reflecting Chinese Buddhist spiritual traditions.
Visitors can access the temple via Metro Line 13 at Jiangning Road station, with admission costing 20 yuan for the temple and 10 yuan for the jade statues.
The temple preserves two white jade Buddha statues: a 190-centimeter sitting Buddha adorned with emeralds and a 96-centimeter reclining Buddha depicting peaceful rest.
Location: Shanghai
Inception: 1928
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
Website: https://yufotemple.com
GPS coordinates: 31.24333,121.44028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
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