A working Chan Buddhist temple built in 1918-28 around two white jade Buddhas brought from Myanmar in 1882: a 1.95 m seated Buddha and a reclining Buddha. It was the only Shanghai Buddhist temple to come through the Cultural Revolution intact.
- Address
- 170 Anyuan Road, Putuo District
- Hours
- Daily 08:00-16:30, except major festivals (official site yufotemple.com)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 45 min
- Price
- Free entry since June 2023, when the temple stopped requiring incense tickets (official site yufotemple.com); a small extra fee may apply for the Jade Buddha hall (Price not verified)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The vegetarian noodle restaurant inside is a good cheap lunch.