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Jing’an Temple

Buddhist temple·Jing’an

On West Nanjing Road

About Jing’an Temple

Jing’an Temple stands on West Nanjing Road, its golden roofs among the shopping centres and offices of Jing’an. Visitors are welcome; dress and behave respectfully.

Why it's on our list

  • Golden roofs
  • West Nanjing Road

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Jing’an Temple before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Jing’an Temple, as the crow flies.

  1. The Portman Ritz-Carlton, ShanghaiJing’an750 m9 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from Jing’an Temple are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Wukang Mansion2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  2. Xintiandi2.8 kmWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
  3. Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  4. Yu Garden4.5 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
  5. The Bund4.6 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
  6. Oriental Pearl TV Tower5.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 18 min
  7. Shanghai Tower5.9 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 19 min
  8. West Bund Museum6.4 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 20 min
  9. Shanghai Museum East9.0 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 27 min

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