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.

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.

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?

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.

| 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

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.

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?

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.

🔛 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

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.

| 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.

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