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Donglin Temple (Shanghai)
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Donglin Temple (Shanghai)

上海东林寺景区

Shanghai, Jinshan·31.2709°N, 121.5418°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
1.5 hours

About Donglin Temple (Shanghai)

A grand Buddhist temple in the old town of Zhujing, Jinshan. Its modern halls house a towering gilded indoor statue of Guanyin, a reclining Buddha hall, and a distinctive mountain-gate arch rising over a pond.

Highlights

• Grand Buddhist temple in Zhujing town, Jinshan. • Towering indoor gold-plated Guanyin and a reclining Buddha hall. • Unique 'mountain gate' architecture over a pond.

Suggested Route

Enter the gate, climb to the statue hall, tour the courtyards; allow 1.5-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Vegetarian temple meals and Jinshan snacks nearby; local inns available.

Facilities

Restrooms
Travel Tips

Dress modestly. Be quiet inside temple halls. Do not point at Buddha statues. Incense is available on-site.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (October-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

06:00-18:00 (summer), 07:00-17:00 (winter)

Getting There

Metro Line 1 to Jinjiang Park then Lianzhu express to Zhujing; nearest HSR: Shanghai Hongqiao ~55 km; PVG ~75 km.

Reservation

On-site ticketing; advance booking not required.

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
上海东林寺景区

31.2709, 121.5418

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