Jade Buddha Temple Religious Site
Buddhist temple in Shanghai housing jade Buddha
Buddhist temple in Shanghai housing notable jade Buddha statues and traditional altar halls; visitors come for religious observance, architecture and nearby streetside food and tea stalls.
Jade Buddha Temple at a Glance#
Address: Jade Buddha Temple, 170 Anyuan Road (Anyuan Lu), Jing’an District, Shanghai, China
Hours: Daily 8:00am-5:00pm (hours may vary)
Admission: Admission ~20 RMB (varies); temple donations voluntary
How to Get to Jade Buddha Temple#
Nearest metro stations are Shanghai Railway Station (Line 1/3/4) and Jing’an Temple (Line 2/7); from either station it is a short taxi ride or a 20-30 minute walk.
Tips for Visiting Jade Buddha Temple#
- Arrive early to see the main halls with fewer crowds-weekdays are notably quieter than weekends.
- Respect temple etiquette: remove shoes where requested, and maintain silence inside prayer spaces.
- Check for special ceremonies; the temple's schedule sometimes includes chanting sessions open to visitors.
Best Time to Visit Jade Buddha Temple#
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable periods for visiting temple sites in Shanghai.
Weather & Climate near Jade Buddha Temple#
Jade Buddha Temple's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1099 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 1° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.2h |
| February | Good | 3° - 9° | 3° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Good | 6° - 13° | 7° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.8h |
| May | Very Good | 16° - 24° | 20° | 94 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.6h |
| June | Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 164 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.0h |
| July | Good | 25° - 31° | 33° | 147 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.8h |
| August | Good | 25° - 31° | 32° | 145 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| September | Very Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 3° - 11° | 4° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
