Jing'an Temple (Chinese: 静安寺; pinyin: Jìng'ānsì; literally "Temple of Peace and Tranquility") is a Buddhist temple on West Nanjing Road, in Jing'an District, Shanghai, China.
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The first temple was built in 247 AD, at the time of the Kingdom of Wu, during the Three Kingdoms period. Originally located beside Suzhou Creek, it was relocated to its current site in 1216 during the Song Dynasty. The current temple was rebuilt once in the Qing Dynasty. It is currently undergoing renovation.
Three Southern-style main halls, each with its own courtyard, dating from the most recent reconstruction (1880):
Jing'an Temple can be reached by taking Shanghai Metro Line 2 to Jing'an Temple station.
Entrance Fee is 30 RMB (October 2011)
Open Time:8:00-17:00, except during Buddhist holidays
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