It was moved to Shanghai in 1918. Buildings of architectural ensemble built in the classical Chinese style: yellow ocher, typical of the places of worship of the lower reaches of the Yangtze. The temple attracts two jeweled Buddha statues, carved out of white jade imported from Burma.

  The largest statue, 1.9 meters tall and weighing 1t., Is located on the second floor of the building and the last traditionally deployed along the axis north - south. The architectural ensemble of the Temple of the Jade Buddha House concludes. This two-story structure also serves as a repository of the sutras, which befits the famous temple.

Jade Buddha Temple is located in the north-west of Shanghai. He became the most famous Buddhist temple in the city. Such a high popularity thanks to the incredible temple was a statue of the Buddha, located on the upper tier of the temple. This unique statue made from a single piece of rare white jade.

Jade Buddha in a sitting position - a monument of Buddhist sculpture. Excellent his unique living gently patronizing expression. Carved from solid blocks of one color jade statue has a height of 1, 92 m. And a width of 1, 34 m. All the gems on it, including a large ruby ​​on the forehead of the Buddha - the donation of Buddhism. The cabinets along the walls kept 7240 volumes of Buddhist literature, including sutra "Datszantszyan" published in 1870.

In addition, the church has another unusual statue of Buddha, which has smaller dimensions. It symbolizes the Buddha lying in a state of nirvana, and also made of jade light color.

Since 1983, the church building is still used as the Shanghai Institute of Buddhism. That is why it is constantly seminars, lectures and other classes in Buddhism.

For all the visitors to the temple opened a fine dining restaurant, which serves local specialties. In addition to the restaurant, you can visit the gift shop. Here are a variety of jade and small interesting souvenirs.

When visiting a temple tourists should know that to be photographed in its territory is strictly prohibited.