#Baoshan Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
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Address:
518 Luoxi Rd, Baoshan Qu, Shanghai Shi, China
Opening times:
Opens at 07:00-16:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 hour
Phone:
021-56862411
Shanghai Off-the-Beaten-Path Temple Tour | Tang Style
Late Tang dynasty style architecture, with exquisite wooden structures. The temple covers a large area, and in addition to the various halls for worship, there is a garden-style courtyard in the back, complete with a teahouse for long sits and daydreaming.
The most special aspect is the sound of wind chimes constantly echoing above the temple, bringing a sense of peace. As you walk and snap pictures, you can't help but praise the beauty, with the visit taking roughly 2 hours.
🎫 General admission is 20 yuan (forgot which group the 10 yuan tier applies to).
🅿️ There is a parking lot next to the main entrance, not sure about public transportation.
📷 Photos taken on 2024.4.8, with a bit of color adjustment in post-processing.
cassius_fiorentino_84
Shanghai's Most Beautiful Temple - Baoshan Temple
Shanghai's most beautiful temple, Baoshan Temple, was founded in the sixth year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. In 2005, it was relocated and rebuilt in coordination with the renovation of the Luodian ancient town. It was designed and planned by Mr. Yu Zongqiao, a disciple of Liang Sicheng, featuring the architectural style of the late Tang Dynasty with pure wooden mortise and tenon construction. It is also the only temple in China that has received the Lu Ban Award.
To the east of Baoshan Temple lies the Zhi Garden, which is based on the architectural design of Tang Dynasty gardens. The Golden Pagoda in Zhi Garden is the first newly built seven-story pure wooden structure in the style of a Tang Dynasty tower in China in nearly a thousand years. When the wind blows, the wind chimes on the Golden Pagoda ring with a crisp and simple sound that calms the mind and nurtures the spirit.
Its location is somewhat remote and it is not heavily promoted, so there are no tourist groups or internet celebrities flocking to check in, making it a rare quiet place.
Shanghai Baoshan Temple Luodian Ancient Town Shanghai·China
ANDERSON MALONE
Under the trend of commercialization, how do Shanghai's temples make money?
In fact, the commercialization of temples is not only common but also has a long history. During the Tang and Song dynasties, temples not only engaged in business but also provided loans. The principal lent out was called 'merit', and the interest collected was called 'blessing', which is akin to the current practice of calling entrance tickets 'incense vouchers'. After all, monks are both renunciants and members of society, and temples are both transcendent and worldly. Therefore, I think as long as it conforms to the rules of secular society, the commercialization of temples is not objectionable.
So, what are the revenue streams for temples in today's economically developed Shanghai?
1. Entrance tickets. For example, Baoshan Temple and Jing'an Temple charge 20 yuan and 50 yuan per ticket, respectively. However, it is worth mentioning that there are also many temples in Shanghai that do not charge entrance fees, such as Jade Buddha Temple, Cao Wang Zen Temple, Fahua Zen Temple, Baoguo Temple, Huilong Temple, and so on;
2. Incense and dining. For example, Longhua Temple can be entered for free, but if you want to offer incense, you have to pay. Normally it's about ten to twenty yuan, and the amount adjusts flexibly during major festivals. The temple's vegetarian noodles are also very famous, with stories of Christians going through the trouble of taking multiple subway rides just to try them. It costs 15 yuan per serving with unlimited refills, and you pay after eating;
3. Cultural and creative products and short video sales. For example, Jing'an Temple has tens of thousands of followers on a leading platform and even runs a shop there selling products, although without a real person appearing on camera. Compared to some other famous ancient temples in China, its follower count is slightly lower;
4. Group business operations. This refers to temples establishing a business group that spans culture, tourism, food, education, and other fields through investment or company formation. It's clear that only the most prominent and profitable temples have the strength to do this;
5. Merit boxes, religious services, offerings, donations, land leasing, etc. These are quite common, so I won't go into detail.
What do you think about the commercialization of temples? Is there anything you would like to add?
EvelynReynolds96
Baoshan Temple, a millennium heritage
👍Highly recommended:
Baoshan Temple, located on the beautiful Lianqi River bank in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai, is bordered by Luoxi Road to the east and Tangxi Street to the west. It is one of the several famous Buddhist temples in Shanghai, renowned far and wide. The temple was originally established during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty by the gentry Tang Yuexuan, who converted his residence into the temple. It was renovated in the 27th year of the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. The temple now covers an area of 17.3 mu, with a construction area of 6,000 square meters.
✅Must experience:
The total construction area of the temple is about 12,000 square meters, of which the religious core area occupies 20 mu. The architecture includes the Mountain Gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Bell Tower, the Drum Tower, the Mahavira Hall, the Guanyin Hall, the Medicine Buddha Hall, the Sangharama Hall, the Ancestral Hall, the Sutra Tower, the Dharma Hall, the Abbot's Quarters, the Dining Hall, the Monks' Quarters, and more. According to the plan, a supporting garden will also be built on the east side of the temple, which will include pagodas, pavilions, towers, platforms, waterside pavilions, pools, and archways. The construction will also adopt a pure wood structure of African padauk.
📍Detailed address:
Located on the beautiful Lianqi River bank in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai, bordered by Luoxi Road to the east and Tangxi Street to the west, Baoshan Temple
ABRAM CHAVEZ
In Shanghai, I finally found the ancient charm of the late Tang Dynasty
🔛 After murmuring to myself for several months, I still came because I truly love this Tang-style temple.
🌳 This secluded monastery, with fewer skyscrapers and bustling crowds, invites a sense of calm as you enter its gates.
🌳 It was founded in 1511 (the sixth year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty), over 500 years ago. Through dynastic changes and a restoration project restarted in 2005 that cost 800 million, it has been built into the most beautiful late Tang palace-style temple in Shanghai to date.
🌳 The entire temple is constructed using the quintessential Chinese mortise and tenon woodwork and has received the highest award in the construction industry, the 'Luban Award'.👍🏻
🌳 As you enter from the mountain gate, you are immediately greeted by the ancient Tang-style ambiance. The east and west corridors connect the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, the Guanyin Hall, the Medicine Buddha Hall, the Jialan Hall, the Sutra Repository, and other structures, complemented by a unique Tang-style Zen garden and meticulous attention to detail, from the roof ridges, flying eaves, and decorative tiles to the water drips... Every aspect commands respect for the authenticity of this Tang-style architecture.
It's been said that it resembles Kyoto, but that's only because Japan has preserved more of the Tang-style architecture than China, giving people this impression.
🖍️TIPS:
🎫 Incense offering tickets are 20, half-price on Buddhist holidays and on the first and fifteenth of each month, when there are also many pilgrims.
⏰ Opening hours: 0700-1600
🚇 Take the subway line 7 and transfer to a bus to get there. The south-facing mountain gate of Baoshan Temple is off the bus stop; walk back to the river and follow it to the south gate to enter.
🍚 The temple offers vegetarian meals for pilgrims at 10r/person
C@l3b M00r3
One-day tour of the northern part of Baoshan
Finally had the time to visit the Baoshan Temple that has been sitting in my favorites for a year, so I arranged a one-day tour of the northern part of Baoshan.
🗺️【Route】
Baoshan Temple——Luodian Ancient Town——Meilan Lake
✨【Highlights】
✅Baoshan Temple: Reconstructed in 2005, it was built entirely of wood using Tang Dynasty construction techniques. The layout, form, style, and methods all follow the Tang and Song dynasties' standards. There is also the Gihon Garden, where small bridges over flowing water and pavilions and towers are found everywhere, reflecting the Zen spirit.
✅Luodian Ancient Town: With a history of over 700 years, the ancient town of Luodian features white-walled and black-tiled residential houses, crisscrossing rivers, and is not commercialized. There are not many tourists, mostly local residents, and the shops still retain a very old-fashioned look.
✅Meilan Lake: A Nordic town at the northern border of Shanghai, part of the 'pretend to be in Europe' series, with a Huipin Warehouse where you can hunt for bargains, Reader's Bookstore and Dayin Bookstore for reading, and if the weather is good, you can also camp and sunbathe.
🚇【Transportation】
Baoshan Temple: It is recommended to take the subway + taxi or drive yourself
Luodian Ancient Town, about 1 kilometer walking distance from Baoshan Temple
Meilan Lake: Directly accessible by Line 7 Meilan Lake Station, about 1.5 kilometers from Luodian Ancient Town
Did not see any yellow, blue, or green shared bikes
🍚【Food】
✅There is vegetarian food at Baoshan Temple
👍Luodian fish balls are a specialty, you can have a fish ball meal in Luodian Ancient Town, fish ball noodles, fish ball casserole...
📍The Nordic colorful cottages in Meilan Lake are all restaurants, with coffee available at Starbucks, manner, Yichi Garden, M stand...
Luodian Ancient Town Meilan Lake Scenic Area Shanghai Baoshan Temple
fightingbreak
Temple Tour | Shanghai Tangfeng Baoshan Temple Check-in Photo Guide
| Shanghai Tangfeng Baoshan Temple Check-in Photo Guide. Never thought that Shanghai could have such a niche and unpopular religious attraction. Baoshan Temple is located in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, perhaps because of its relatively remote geographical location, the pilgrims and tourists are quite "quiet" compared to other major temples in Shanghai, which is a great joy for photography enthusiasts.
Baidu Maps navigation "Baoshan Temple" can directly reach the entrance and exit, it is recommended to take a taxi or drive there, there is a free parking lot near the temple. To enter the temple, you need to "please" incense flower tickets, the price is 20 yuan/person, remember to only accept cash! Only cash! Only cash!
As soon as you enter the temple, you can see the main gate with the plaque "Baoshan Temple", located in a wide square open space, looking to the right of the main gate is a Tangfeng Pagoda, the view here is wide, take advantage of the absence of people to shoot with a wide angle, you can get very atmospheric photos.
After passing through the main gate, directly in front is a bridge tied with prayer red ropes, the other side of the bridge leads directly to the Heavenly King Hall, here you can still shoot with a wide angle, or when the wind blows, use a telephoto lens to take the blurred red rope as the foreground, and shoot the Heavenly King Hall from a distance (because it's far away, the Buddha probably won't be disturbed and blamed. The Heavenly King Hall on both sides enshrines some Buddhas in vertical niche areas, with few pilgrims, you can take some close-ups of incense burners, offerings, etc., and as a return, you might as well offer a stick of incense to these neglected Buddhas.
After the Heavenly King Hall is the main hall of the temple - the Great Hall, which is also the highest point of the temple besides the pagoda. In addition to wide-angle shooting of the main body of the Great Hall, you can also stand on the steps and look back at the pagoda and the side of the Medicine Hall, and of course, don't forget to give some close-ups to the flying eaves and bucket arches.
After visiting the Great Hall, you can enter the back garden of the temple from the side door, the signature building of the temple, the Tangfeng Pagoda, is in the garden. Along the paved road, you can visit the pagoda in 360 degrees, the best shooting positions include the pond on the north side of the pagoda, and the cherry tree on the east side of the pagoda, both can get beautiful photos. When you come to the foot of the pagoda, don't forget to shoot upwards at a 45-degree angle with a wide angle, which is very impactful.
Finally, some precautions, please do not take pictures of the monks in the temple without permission, do not disturb the pilgrims, the temple will arrange Dharma activities from time to time, if you encounter them, please act low-key, do not disturb. Remember that respect for people is as important as respect for Buddha.
If you are hungry after visiting the temple, walk about 500 meters north to a commercial street, where there is a Burger King
WayfarerWandering
The Datang style temple in Shanghai--Baoshan Temple
Baoshan Temple in Shanghai is located in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai. It was first built in 1511. With the passage of time, the temple has experienced ups and downs, and only the Hall of Heavenly Kings and the Great Hall of the Buddha remain. In 2005, Baoshan Temple was rebuilt, and the preserved Great Hall of the Buddha and the Hall of Heavenly Kings were constructed with Tang Dynasty construction techniques, presenting the simple and magnificent charm of late Tang Dynasty palace architecture.
🌟Highlights:
The trees, flowers, pagodas and pavilions in the garden complement each other, fully displaying the Tang style, Buddhist and Zen intentions, rich ancient charm, and tranquility.
Mr. Marley Deckow
Baoshan Temple | Is it the lingering charm of the late Tang Dynasty or the "doubt" of the late Tang Dynasty
Baoshan Temple is located in Baoshan Luodian, a relatively remote location, so although the architecture is magnificent and beautiful, there are not many pilgrims usually. The entire architectural complex was built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, and due to changes and ups and downs, only the Heavenly King Hall and the Great Buddha Hall remain. What can be seen now are all Tang-style buildings that have been rebuilt and renovated.
"The new temple adopts the traditional Garan longitudinal axis layout, which is a late Tang palace-style architectural style. The structure is rigorous with African red flower pear pure wood tenon and mortise structure, simple and generous. The total building area of the temple is 12,000 square meters, ranking first among Buddhist temples in Shanghai."
The overall style of the temple is solemn and solemn, the pure wood tenon and mortise craftsmanship is ingenious, the first phase won the Luban Award, the second phase of the Gion has pavilions, towers, winding paths and corridors, the environment is extremely beautiful, the shooting effect is excellent, it must be said that it is indeed built at a high cost.
1⃣️Why renovate the Tang style on the Ming architectural complex? After checking some information, I found that it is exactly the same as the style of the earlier built Hong Kong Chi Lin Nunnery. I wonder if it was inspired by it?
2⃣️Is it a Tang architectural form? Entering the temple, it is indeed a time travel, but it is indeed not a time travel back to the Tang Dynasty of China. It seems to have traveled to Japan, which was extremely admired and constantly imitated by the Tang Empire. There is a faint shadow of the Tang Zhaoti Temple. As we all know, the basic color of our Tang architecture is red and white. You can refer to the real Tang Dynasty architecture of our country, Wutai Mountain Buddha Light Temple, the walls are painted white, and the wood structure is painted vermilion. The so-called white walls and red pillars can be said to be a very long tradition of our architecture. Han Yu's "New Repair Tengwang Pavilion" describes the outer eaves eroded by wind and rain as "red and white". And "During the Nara period in Japan, mainland styles were introduced to build palaces, and 'blue tiles and red pillars' became an important feature of the new style, distinguishing it from the wooden style of the local pit pillar-style buildings in Japan, and laid the basic color tone for the Heian period and later Heian-style buildings." In addition, the two golden finials make Baoshan Temple look more like a building that continues the Japanese imitation Tang style, which is quite regrettable.
⚠️⚠️Summary: A good place for photography. Don't blindly believe in the so-called late Tang style temple
⚠️⚠️: Incense ticket treasure 20, temple vegetarian meal 10 yuan per person, vegetarian meal only accepts cash, meal starts at 11 o'clock, go early. Eating + playing, it takes about 2 hours. It is recommended to go when it is drizzling, sit in the corridor of the Gion and taste tea, listen to the bell of the pagoda, knock on the ice jade, and the smoke is misty, which has a different charm.
Abigail Evans
Shanghai's Largest Treasure Temple｜The Late Tang Bell Rings in Baoshan Temple
It's not the temple most familiar to Shanghainese, but it is the only temple in China that has won the highest architectural achievement award, the 'Luban Award'. It is also the largest temple in Shanghai, it is the Baoshan Temple (Baoshan Jing Temple), my favorite temple in Shanghai!
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I have a special Buddhist connection with Baoshan Temple. It was the first temple I visited when I came to Shanghai, which was still the old temple site more than 500 years ago.
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Not until it was rebuilt, the magnificent Late Tang architectural style, the unique African red flower pear pure wood mortise and tenon construction, the broad and profound yet subtly profound aesthetics, like a Buddhist art masterpiece, is truly amazing!
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HenryParker^14
Shanghai‖Baoshan Temple
Shanghai‖Baoshan Temple
Baoshan Temple is located in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai, 518 Luoxi Road, adjacent to Lianqi River. Baoshan Temple was built in 1511 AD. Over the years, the temple has been built and abandoned, with only the Heavenly King Hall and the Great Hall remaining. In May 2005, Baoshan Temple was rebuilt. The temple was built in two phases. The first phase was the Baoshan Temple, a group of traditional Tang-style wooden structures, which was completed and opened to the public in January 2011.
The total building area of Baoshan Temple is about 12,000 square meters, making it the largest Buddhist temple in Shanghai. The preserved Great Hall and the Heavenly King Hall are built with Tang Dynasty construction techniques, presenting the simple and magnificent charm of late Tang palace-style architecture.
The construction of Baoshan Temple won the 'Luban Award' for the quality of Chinese construction engineering. The 'Tang-style wooden structure construction technique of Baoshan Temple' was selected as the sixth batch of Shanghai's intangible cultural heritage project list.
📍 Specific address
518 Luoxi Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai.
🚌 Metro bus
Exit 1 of Meilan Lake Station on Metro Line 7, walk about 300 meters, transfer to Baoshan 16 Road, get off at Baoshan Temple Station from Hutai Road Meidan Road Bus Station, and walk about 500 meters.
💰 Tickets
20 yuan/person, 10 yuan/person for those over 65 years old.
Implementation according to relevant policies during Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, etc.
⏰Opening hours
7:00—16:00.
PhoenixRider87
Shanghai Baoshan Temple
Shanghai Baoshan Temple
During the Qing Dynasty, it was transformed into a Buddhist temple. After several wars and disasters, the current Baoshan Temple is a modern reconstruction.
Baoshan Temple is the only temple in the country that has won the Luban Award.
lucien_valerian_everhart
Dreaming Back to the Tang Dynasty: A Must-Visit Late Tang Style Ancient Temple in Shanghai | Baoshan Temple
| Baoshan Temple. Dreaming Back to the Tang Dynasty💯 A Must-Visit Late Tang Style Ancient Temple in Shanghai | Baoshan Temple
👉 Baoshan Jingci Temple is located in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai. It was founded in the sixth year of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of 500 years. It has undergone several changes and has been built and abandoned several times. It is the only ancient temple in China that has won the Lu Ban Award for architecture.
📍 No. 518 Luoxi Road, Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai
⏰7:00～16:00
🚇 Take bus No. 16 from Lunan Xincun Station on Metro Line 7 to Baoshan Temple
🚙 Navigate to Baoshan Temple, there is a parking lot inside.
🎫 Incense ticket: 20
♦️ Recommended highlights:
✅ The only temple in China that has won the Lu Ban Award, constructed with pure mortise and tenon joints using African padauk, the entire temple was built without a single nail.
✅ Late Tang Dynasty architectural style, different from the traditional temple colors and appearance, with a unique minimalist Zen space beauty.
✅ Inside the temple's Gion, there are buildings such as the Golden Pagoda, Buddha Xiang Pavilion, Songtao Pavilion, Shuixin Pavilion, corridors, and Huayu Pavilion, offering a view with every step and a strong sense of Tang Dynasty garden elegance.
✅ In the Gion, there is Zen tea available. Enjoy a tea conversation under the warm sun of spring, and take a rest if you feel tired.
✅ Baoshan Temple also offers vegetarian meals for 10 yuan per person, available until sold out.
VoyagerVisions23
Experience the charm of Tang Dynasty at Baoshan Temple in Shanghai
📕【History】
Baoshan Temple is located in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai. It was first built in the sixth year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of 500 years. During this period, it has undergone several changes and has been abandoned several times. Only the Hall of Heavenly Kings and the Great Buddha's Hall remain. The current temple was rebuilt in 2005. The architectural layout is in the style of a late Tang Dynasty palace, constructed with pure African Padauk wood, with a rigorous structure and simple and generous style. The total construction area of the temple is about 12,000 square meters, making it the largest temple in Shanghai.
📸【Highlights】
✨Architecture: Baoshan Temple is constructed entirely of wood using Tang Dynasty construction techniques. The layout, form, style, and methods all follow the Tang and Song Dynasty styles, perfectly presenting the simple and magnificent charm of late Tang Dynasty palace architecture with a thousand-year-old mortise and tenon technique. The temple's architecture is made of African Padauk wood. The main halls are all located on the central axis, with subsidiary halls on the east and west sides, surrounded by corridors to form a 'seven-hall system' layout.
The main hall of the temple, the Great Buddha's Hall, is built in imitation of the Great Hall of the Foguang Temple on Mount Wutai. It is seven bays wide and four bays deep, with eaves extending out to 4 meters. Inside the hall, Sakyamuni, Manjusri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva are worshipped, with two venerable figures, Kasyapa and Ananda, standing on the left and right.
Baoshan Temple's architecture has won the 'Baiyulan Award' for Shanghai's architectural engineering and the 'Luban Award', the highest honor for the quality of China's architectural engineering.
✨Garden: A quiet and elegant Tang-style garden, with pavilions, trees and flowers, rocks and streams, reflecting the Buddhist and Zen intentions of Tang-style gardens.
The most eye-catching building in the garden is the Golden Pagoda, the first newly built seven-story pure wooden structure imitating Tang tower-style high-rise building in China and even the world in nearly a thousand years.
✏️【Practical Information】
📍Address: 518 Luoxi Road
🎟️Ticket: 20 yuan
🚇Transportation: It is recommended to drive or take a taxi
🚶♀️Surroundings: There is an ancient town of Luodian about 1 kilometer away by foot.
Baoshan Temple in Shanghai
Wanderlust Kitchen
Bao Shan Temple
Bao Shan Temple in Shanghai was first built in the sixth year of Ming Zhengde (1511), rebuilt in the 27th year of Qing Qianlong (1736), and has been rebuilt and abandoned many times since then. In 2005, Bao Shan Temple was relocated and rebuilt, and the main body was completed at the end of 2010. The newly built Bao Shan Temple is in the style of Tang Dynasty architecture, with a layout similar to that of Chi Lin Nunnery in Hong Kong, both using traditional central axis layout. After entering the mountain gate, the first hall is the Heavenly King Hall, with a bell tower and drum tower on the left and right; the second hall is the Great Hall of the Buddha, with Guanyin Hall and Medicine Buddha Hall on the left and right; the third hall is the Sutra Library, and there are also side rooms and small Buddha halls on both sides. As of March 2023, Bao Shan Temple covers an area of 17.3 acres and has won the Luban Award, the highest award for engineering quality in China's construction industry. It costs 10 yuan to enter the temple, and there is a vegetarian meal in the temple, which costs 15 yuan per serving. It takes about an hour to visit, which is very distinctive. There is a parking lot, which charges 15 yuan.
MOSES SUTTON
Shanghai Baoshan Temple‖Golden Pagoda
Shanghai Baoshan Temple‖Golden Pagoda
The second phase of the Shanghai Baoshan Temple project, the Jiyuan, has recently been opened to the public, and the architectural layout of the Jiyuan is mainly centered around the Golden Pagoda. The Golden Pagoda of Baoshan Temple stands in the center of Baoshan Temple, echoing the Daxiong Hall of Baoshan Temple. The Golden Pagoda is 55.3 meters high and is a newly built seven-story pure wooden structure imitating Tang Dynasty tower-style high-rise buildings.
📍 Specific address
No. 518, Luoxi Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai.
🚌 Metro Bus
Exit from Exit 1 of Meilan Lake Station on Metro Line 7, walk about 300 meters, transfer to Baoshan 16 Road, get off at Baoshan Temple Station from Hudan Road Meidan Road Bus Station, and walk about 500 meters.
💰 Tickets
20 yuan/person, 10 yuan/person for those over 65 years old.
⏰Opening hours
7:00—16:00.
PhoenixRider87
Baoshan Temple, with its late Tang Dynasty palace-style architecture, is a great place for Hanfu photography
Baoshan Temple is located on the beautiful Lianqi River in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, adjacent to Luoxi Road in the east and close to Tangxi Street in the west. It is one of the several famous Buddhist temples in Shanghai. The temple was initially built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty by the gentry Tang Yuexuan, who converted his residence into a temple. It was renovated in the 27th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. Now it covers an area of 17.3 mu, with a building area of 6000 square meters. It adopts the traditional Garan longitudinal axis layout, with late Tang Dynasty palace-style architecture, constructed with pure African red pear wood tenon and mortise, with a rigorous structure and simple and generous style.
Incense flower coupon: 20 yuan on normal days, 10 yuan on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month
Public transportation: Transfer from Line 7 Meilan Lake to Baoshan 82 Road and walk about 700 meters
CADENCE MCKINNEY
Worship Buddha and listen to the sound of Buddha
Shanghai Baoshan Temple is located on the beautiful Lianqi River in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, facing Luoxi Road to the east and Tangxi Street to the west. It is one of the several famous Buddhist temples in Shanghai. The temple was originally built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty. It was transformed into a temple by the gentry Tang Yuexuan. It was rebuilt in the 27th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. The current area has expanded to 17.3 acres, with a building area of 6000 square meters.
Baoshan Jing Temple was founded in the sixth year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty. It has a history of 500 years. During this period, it has undergone several changes and has been prosperous and declined several times. Only the Heavenly King Hall and the Daxiong Bao Hall are left. Since Master Dafa took charge of the temple affairs, it has been open and built. Now, within the range of seventeen acres, the halls, halls, towers, and pavilions are densely covered, which is spectacular and well-arranged. The entire temple is surrounded by trees and water, with very beautiful scenery, forming a bright landscape line of religious tourism in Shanghai.
JacksonByrne65
Shanghai Baoshan Temple‖Gion
Shanghai Baoshan Temple‖Gion
Located on the east side of Shanghai Baoshan Temple, the second phase of Baoshan Temple, a Tang-style garden - Gion, which covers more than 30 acres, will officially open to the public in mid-June 2023.
Gion, derived from the Buddhist scripture 'Ji Shu Ge Gu Du Yuan', symbolizes a garden of moral education and a lecture hall for upward and good. In Gion, trees, flowers, streams, rocks, towers, pavilions, water pavilions, and plaques reflect each other, and the scenery changes with every step.
Gion fully demonstrates the Tang-style garden, the Buddha's heart and Zen intention; Gion has a strong ancient charm, quiet and comfortable. Gion is worth appreciating and leisurely walking.
📍 Specific address
No. 518, Luoxi Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai.
🚌 Subway bus
Exit from Exit 1 of Meilan Lake Station on Subway Line 7, walk about 300 meters, transfer to Baoshan 16 Road, get off at Baoshan Temple Station from Hudan Road Meidan Road Bus Station on Hutai Road, and walk about 500 meters.
💰 Tickets
At present, you need to enter from the gate of Baoshan Temple, so you need to buy Baoshan Temple tickets for 20 yuan/person, 10 yuan/person for those over 65 years old.
Implementation according to relevant policies during the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, etc.
⏰Opening hours
7:00—16:00.
PhoenixRider87
Shanghai | A Tang-style temple in Shanghai, a good place to relax
🚗Shanghai Baoshan Temple is located on the beautiful Lianqi River in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, east of Luoxi Road and west of Tangxi Street. It is one of the several Buddhist temples in Shanghai, famous far and wide. The temple was originally built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty. It was converted into a temple by the gentry Tang Yuexuan. It was rebuilt in the 27th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. Now it covers an area of 17.3 acres and has a building area of 6,000 square meters.
🚗I chose a workday to come here to relax and wash away recent troubles. It's really great. When I came here, my complicated thoughts suddenly calmed down a lot. Sitting by the lake chatting with my best friend, listening to the sound of rain, waterfall, and the bell of the pagoda, I felt relaxed and happy, dispelling the unhappiness and haze in my heart. At 11:00, you can have lunch in the Baoshan Temple cafeteria. At first, I thought the taste of a bowl of mixed vegetables was very ordinary, but it turned out to be delicious. The tomatoes were sour and sweet, and I tasted the flavor of my childhood.
🚗Friendly reminder: Cafeteria meal tickets must be bought with cash, remember to bring cash.
vance_3647
Meilan Lake, Baoshan Temple day trip
Typhoon Dusu Rui left Shanghai, leaving behind heavy rain and also left behind high-quality air and beautiful sky, rare comfortable weather quickly come to check in Meilan Lake Jinluo shop Meilan Lake scenic area.
🌟Highlights: The lake is clean, the greening is super good, there is a lakeside area for children to play with water.
🚉Traffic strategy: The end station of Metro Line 13. It's very convenient to walk there.
🧳Preparation before departure: Take sun protection measures. The UV intensity on the lakeside is also very high. There are shady places where you can set up tents.
❤Recommended reason: Convenient transportation, you can stroll, enjoy the scenery, fish, and daze. Commercial facilities are also in place, fast food, barbecue, hot pot, Japanese food, coffee, private dishes are all available. There must be one that suits you.
If you are tired of playing, you can take a bus or taxi (starting fee) to Baoshan Temple. Baoshan Temple was founded in the sixth year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1511) and has a long history. Its architecture has been awarded the national architecture Luban Award and the Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage List, which is highly recommended! Incense flower coupon 20 yuan.
Friendly reminder, if you like to take pictures, it's best to bring your own power bank, there is no place to rent a power bank there, I stepped on the pit.
BRYNLEE FOSTER
The only temple in China that has won the Luban Award·BaoShan Temple in Shanghai
BaoShan Temple is located in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai, leaning against trees and near water, and is a famous Zen temple in Shanghai.
BaoShan Temple was built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty and was converted into a temple by the gentry Tang Yuexuan. It is a late Tang palace-style architecture, constructed with pure African red pear wood tenon and mortise, with a rigorous structure, simple and generous.
BaoShan Temple is also the only temple in the country that has won the "Luban Award", which shows its exquisite and gorgeous architecture and its uniqueness.
The entire temple building is a step by step, and the architectural flowers and plants are well-arranged.
There is also a seven-story Wanfo Pagoda in the garden, which uses a tenon and mortise structure,
The wind chimes on the corners of the tower will make an ancient bell sound with the wind,
It spreads throughout the temple, giving people a sense of peace and concentration.
◼️Address: No. 518, Luoxi Road, Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai.
◼️Transportation: Metro Line 7 Meilan Lake Station, transfer to bus or taxi. If you drive, there are plenty of parking spaces along the river at the entrance of the temple.
◼️Incense gift voucher: You need a 20 yuan incense gift voucher to enter the temple, and only cash can be used.
◼️Precautions: Please do not take pictures in the Buddha Hall or take pictures facing the Buddha, and keep quiet.
The Foodie Explorer s Log
It's worth taking a 2-hour subway ride to visit the Baoshan Temple, a place that takes you back to the Tang Dynasty
Baoshan Jing Temple is located in Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai. It was established in the sixth year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of 500 years. It has undergone several changes and has been prosperous and declined several times. Only the Heavenly King Hall and the Great Buddha Hall remain.
🌟 Since Master Dafa took charge of the temple affairs, it has been open and under construction. Now, within the range of seventeen acres, halls, towers, and pavilions are densely packed, spectacular, and well-arranged. The entire temple is surrounded by trees and water, with beautiful scenery, forming a bright scenic line for religious tourism in Shanghai.
❤ When I saw it with my own eyes, I had a feeling of 'dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty'. I was deeply attracted by these buildings. It can be said that it was worth my 2-hour public transportation journey. The temple is entered from the south 2nd door. The other doors were not open when I went, so don't take a detour.
📍 Address: No. 518 Luoxi Road, Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai (next to Lianqi River)
🕙 Opening hours: 07:00~16:00
💰 Incense ticket: 20 yuan/person
🌟 The temple is quite large, it is recommended to go early
ELAINE GUERRERO
Gion, a reproduction of Tang Dynasty architectural style
Gion is the newly built eastern garden of Baoshan Temple, a famous temple in Shanghai. It was opened to the public in June and is a beautiful ancient garden in the style of Tang Dynasty architecture. It is a unique temple garden that complements the pagoda and the scripture tower. It stands out in garden design and is unique.
The 55-meter golden tower inside is eye-catching. This is a mortise and tenon structure, a pure rosewood tower. No matter from which angle you look at the tower, it is very beautiful, and the photos taken are very beautiful. With this as the center, a series of ancient buildings such as pavilions, terraces, and corridors are planned and laid out, paired with flowers and trees, simple and clear, and returning to the original. People feel comfortable in it.
Address: 518 Luoxi Road, Baoshan Temple, Baoshan District
Opening hours: 7:00～16:00
First and fifteenth days of the lunar month and important Buddhist birthdays: 5:00～16:00
Incense flower coupon: 20 yuan/1 person, 10 yuan/1 person for those over 65 years old with an old age card and ID card
Public transportation: Take the subway line 7 to Meilan Lake Station, then take buses 16, 23, 31, etc. to Baoshan Temple Station.
Layla Edwards
Baoshan Temple, as a temple in Shanghai, is also the only temple in the country that has won the 'Luban Award'
I chose to come to Baoshan Temple in Shanghai to pray, hoping to welcome the new year and pray for everything to go smoothly.
The history of Baoshan Temple can be traced back to the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty. It was rebuilt from the residence of the gentry Tang Yuexuan. The architecture of Baoshan Temple adopts the palace style of the late Tang Dynasty, with the mortise and tenon structure of pure African red pear wood, which is rigorous in construction and simple and generous.
Baoshan Temple, as a temple in Shanghai, is also the only temple in the country that has won the 'Luban Award', showing its exquisite and gorgeous architecture and its uniqueness. The entire temple building is ingenious, and each step has a unique landscape waiting for tourists. In the garden of the temple, there is also a seven-story Wanfo Pagoda. The pagoda uses a mortise and tenon structure. The wind chimes on the corners of the tower ring with the wind, spreading throughout the temple, giving people a sense of inner peace and concentration.
During the visit to Baoshan Temple, I not only felt the beauty of the architecture, but also experienced the atmosphere of tranquility and peace. Every step led me into the mysterious world deep in the temple, immersing me in the precipitation of history and culture.
Finally, with my sincere wishes, I prayed to the Buddha, hoping that everything will go smoothly in the new year. Baoshan Temple gave me an opportunity to think calmly and purify my soul. I hope that this tranquility and the power of prayer can accompany me into the new year and bring me a better future.
Daniel Wellington
Today is a good day
Today is a good day, I went to Baoshan Temple to worship Buddha, and I saw the sun and the moon shine together! Picture 10, zoom in and see, it's a good omen! I pray for my family and friends to start a good luck mode, and I pray for the country's peace and people's safety! Shanghai Baoshan Temple
sebastian_thornfield_83
Behind the Baoshan Temple is the Zhiyuan Garden
A seven-story pure wooden Tang-style tower, without a single nail, can withstand an eight-magnitude earthquake. Accompanied by the sound of wind chimes at the tower corners, you can stroll among the pines, osmanthus, towers, pavilions, pavilions, pavilions, and bridges in the garden.
SavvySaverSquad
I declare this is the most worthwhile temple to visit in Shanghai | Baoshan Temple
Baoshan Temple was built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, and was transformed from a house by the gentry Tang Yuexuan. It is a palace-style architecture of the late Tang Dynasty, constructed with pure wood tenon and mortise of African red pear, with a rigorous structure, simple and generous.
Baoshan Temple is also the only temple in the country that has won the 'Luban Award', which shows its exquisite and gorgeous architecture and its uniqueness. The entire temple building is a step by step, and the architectural flowers and plants are well-arranged. There is also a seven-story Wanfo Pagoda in the garden, which uses a tenon and mortise structure. The wind chimes on the corners of the tower will emit an ancient bell sound with the wind, spreading throughout the temple, giving people a sense of peace and concentration.
Address: No. 518 Luoxi Road, Luodian Town, Baoshan District, Shanghai (next to Lianqi River)
🕑Opening hours: 07:00～16:00
🎫Incense ticket: 20 yuan/person
Travel suggestions
1. The temple is quite large, it is recommended to go early
2. Photo clothing: wear ancient costumes
LilyMontgomery14
The glorious and profound Baoshan Temple in Shanghai
Baoshan Temple, a legendary temple in the suburbs of Shanghai. Outside the temple, there are still a few logs left over from the construction of the temple, ranging from four people hugging to two people hugging, which shows its luxury. The temple has a strong Tang style, combined with the return of Japanese style. In the afternoon sun of this working day, it shines brightly, golden and brilliant. The wind of late autumn, sweeping over the gradually red maple trees, striking the tower bell, humming! What is it like in the world?