Shanghai Jing'an Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Jing'an Temple is the only revival of Eastern Esoteric Buddhism in China, the first national Buddhist organization site, and a famous Shingon sect temple in Shanghai. Jing'an Temple is quiet in the bustling city, and Jing'an District is famous for Jing'an Temple. Jing'an Temple was originally named Chongyuan Temple and Chongyun Temple, and was renamed Yongtai Zen Temple in the Tang Dynasty. It was named Jing'an Temple in the first year of Dazhong Yangfu in the Northern Song Dynasty (1008). It was originally located on the north bank of Wusong River. Due to the flooding of the river tide, the temple foundation was endangered. In the ninth year of Jiading in the Southern Song Dynasty (1216), it was moved to the bank of Feijing Bay in Lupu (now Nanjing West Road). After the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, it was repeatedly repaired and destroyed. The existing building was rebuilt in the sixth year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1880).

Attractions distribution:

Jing'an Temple is located on the bustling Nanjing Road, with Yuyuan Road behind the temple and Huashan Road adjacent. The temple buildings are arranged on a strict central axis, with Mountain Gate , Bell Tower , Drum Tower , Main Hall and Dharma Hall The temple has Shingon Buddhism altar There is also a memorial hall for the great Shingon monk Chisong, where there are still cultural relics such as a stone tablet with an inscription by Emperor Guangzong of Song and a large bell from the second year of Hongwu. Mountain Gate The temple complex filled with the ancient Song Dynasty style will instantly jump into your eyes, making you dazzled and reluctant to leave.

Scenic spot features:

Buddhist culture and religion