Pray for blessings and good fortune at the Spring Festival | The ancient Longhua Temple, a thousand years old

The ancient Longhua Temple, the oldest and largest temple in the Shanghai area, is named after the story of Maitreya Bodhisattva becoming enlightened under the Dragon Flower tree in the Buddhist scriptures. 🌟 Highlights: During the Spring Festival, especially on the first day of the new year, it is a habit for many Shanghainese to go to Longhua Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings. This year, entry to Longhua Temple is free, with self-service QR code scanning for incense at the entrance, 20 yuan per set, with a choice of career, safety, or family blessings. Now, even for vegetarian noodles, you eat first and pay later, scanning the QR code to pay after eating. Despite the crowd, the flow is quite fast. 📍 Detailed address: 2853 Longhua Road, Xuhui District 🕙 Opening hours: 7:00-16:30 📝tips: Recommended to try the vegetarian noodles, 15 yuan per serving, with free refills of noodles and toppings. The taste is very good, and there are also small dishes available for 10 yuan for three types, don't take more than you can eat to avoid waste. 🚉 Transportation strategy: Walk 450 meters from Exit 3 of Longhua Station on the subway 🖼 Nearby attractions and facilities: Tower Shadow Space (free, reservation required, closed at noon) Longhua Assembly (dining, shopping, coffee)