🛕 Longhua Temple is an ancient temple in downtown Shanghai.

Longhua Temple (龙华寺) is the oldest Buddhist temple located in Shanghai, with a history spanning over 1,700 years. It was built during the Three Kingdoms period, believed to have been constructed by Sun Quan as a dedication to his mother. The temple features the distinctive Longhua Pagoda, a statue of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin, and traditional Chinese architecture.

Tips for praying at the temple and making your wishes come true 🙏🏻

1️⃣ Purchase incense sticks at the entrance (20 yuan). Light the incense and walk around the Longhua Pagoda three times clockwise, offering prayers and making wishes.

2️⃣ Enter the temple to pay respects in the following order.

Maitreya Hall (弥勒殿) houses a large statue of Maitreya Buddha.

Devajara Hall (天王殿), the room of the Four Heavenly Kings and Skanda Bodhisattva

Mahavira Hall (大雄宝殿) is the highlight of the temple, housing the statue of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin. The walls behind it are adorned with images of Twenty Heavenly Deities and Sixteen Arhats.

Three Sages Hall (三圣殿) houses the three Bodhisattvas of the Pure Land ( Western Three Saints).

🙏🏻 At each spot, bow three times while offering a prayer.

🐈 You can visit and play with the cats at the temple. They're adorable, and you can pet them or give them treats.

📍龙华路2853号- No.2853 Longhua road 

🚇 Take bus line 11 (exit 2) or line 12 (exit 4) to Longhua Station (龙华站). It's about a 5-10 minute walk.

🆓 Free entry for worship.

🕖 Open daily from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.