Exploring Shanghai's Eclectic Past, Shanghai, China

There鈥檚 much to explore, discover, and do in Shanghai. And the lights can totally change the appearance of a monument or building, making it worth it, to stay back till daylight fades away.聽There鈥檚 no real order聽of seeing these places, unless you鈥檙e walking or cycling. I鈥檇 suggest the metro to those who are crazy (like us) to test their聽levels of stamina. If you are short on time, it might me a good idea to opt for the聽Big Bus. It will save you the trouble of walking and changing multiple metro lines.

Jing鈥檃n Temple鈥檚 location couldn鈥檛 be more contradictory. Cocooned between towering skyscrapers and billboards, the temple seems to have arrested time within the confines of its secluded walls. Blink and you might miss the main door that leads to the temple. Inside, you are transformed into a world filled with smoky聽incense and fervent devotees. Tourists seemed few and were as curious as we were. Should we light an incense stick or should we test our luck by throwing a coin in the tower? Instead, we stood and observed. Stairs lead you to the first floor where a main聽hall enshrines a statue of Buddha. The detailing on the wooden panels is admirable. The back exit聽leads you to a maze of staircases 鈥� which in turn lead to the monk quarters. The statue of smiling Buddha, giant gong, and other enclosures are enshrined on the same floor. The聽lower floor holds聽the hall of the Jade Buddha among other smaller rooms. There鈥檚 something in the solitude of a quiet hall. It can聽kill the noise outside and if you鈥檙e focussed聽鈥� on the inside as well . ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Exploring Shanghai's Eclectic Past
Guide Location: China » Shanghai
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Cheryl Dsouza
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Jing鈥檃n Temple
Yuyuan Garden
Temple of the Town God
First National Congress of the Communist Party of China
Tianzifang

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