Shanghai Attractions
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Venue: Jade Buddha Temple When: Daily
The large jade Buddha inside this Shanghai temple, also called Yufu Si, is one of Shanghai's major tourist attractions.
Built in 1918, this ornate temple houses two fine Buddhas, the most famous of the two being a 1.9-metre Buddha carved out of pale jade. This statue is housed in one of the temple's four halls, aptly named the Jade Buddha Hall. In the Reclining Buddha Hall lies the recumbent second statue. The temple's monks perform various ceremonies throughout the day.
The large jade Buddha inside this Shanghai temple, also called Yufu Si, is one of Shanghai's major tourist attractions.
Built in 1918, this ornate temple houses two fine Buddhas, the most famous of the two being a 1.9-metre Buddha carved out of pale jade. This statue is housed in one of the temple's four halls, aptly named the Jade Buddha Hall. In the Reclining Buddha Hall lies the recumbent second statue. The temple's monks perform various ceremonies throughout the day.
Shanghai Information
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Looking for things to do around Shanghai? Here are some of the events and attractions happening in the area.
| Shanghai Tourism Festival |
13 Sep - 6 Oct 2008 (annual) Shanghai |
| Formula One: Shanghai Grand Prix |
19 Oct 2008 (annual) Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai |
| Shanghai Biennale |
9 Sep - 16 Nov 2008 (biennial) Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai |
| Ringing of the Bell |
Feb 2009 (annual) Longhua Park & Temple, Shanghai |
| ATP Masters: Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai |
10 - 16 Nov 2008 (annual) Qi Zhong Stadium, Shanghai |
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