Donglin Temple

🧚‍♀️There is a temple in Shanghai that holds three Guinness World Records for the tallest cloisonné statue, the tallest Guanyin statue, and the tallest bronze door! If words were to describe it, it would be grand, unique, intricate, and awe-inspiring! It's definitely worth a visit! . 🏠This is Donglin Temple, founded by the monk Miaoyin in the first year of the Yuan Dynasty (1308), with a history of nearly 700 years. It has seven floors and looks as if it was built against the mountain. The architecture is unique, luxurious, and magnificent. . ‼️Key points: 🧡Mountain gate: ✔️Built with over 60 tons of precious Shandong Han white jade, 20 meters long and 15 meters high; ✔️There are three bridges in front of the mountain gate, the middle one is the pure copper Golden Wish Bridge, and the two sides are Han white jade and bluestone bridges. From the steps to the bridge piers and railings, each part is covered with traditional Chinese patterns, very classical; ✔️There are 1017 different fonts of the word 'Fu' on the copper bridge steps; ✔️Above stands 48 solemn Han white jade Amitabha Buddha statues, and in the center of the top of the tower are five golden lotus flowers made of brass, absolutely exquisite. . 💚Golden Lotus Pond: ✔️A wishing pond in the temple, with a copper edge, filled with clear water, and a Shancai boy in the middle. This statue is made of cloisonné, enameled and gold-plated, and can rotate freely. . 💛Thousand Buddha Gate: ✔️The 20-meter-high Guanyin Pavilion gate is made of ancient raindrop flower copper plate, composed of 999 Guanyin reliefs forming a 'Buddha' character as high as the door, showing its complexity; ✔️On the walls outside the Thousand Buddha Gate, there are densely packed Buddha statues, very spectacular. . 💙Five Buddha Crown: ✔️There is a huge 22-meter-high Five Buddha Crown on the top of the mountain, a reclining Buddha statue with a crown on its head. Under the sunlight, the Buddha's charm and aura slowly shine. ✔️When viewed up close, you will find 360-degree circular full of various Buddha reliefs, truly a plethora of patterns here, very exquisite. . 🤎Bell Tower and Drum Tower: ✔️The main temple-style buildings in the temple are square double-eave buildings, all with gilded copper roofs, flying eaves and corners, elegant and imposing. Under the sunlight, the entire temple body is golden and dazzling. . 💜Lingyu Guanyin: ✔️In the Yuantong Treasure Hall, there is a 'Lingyu Guanyin' holy statue carved from more than a ton of Xinjiang Hetian jade from the Yuan Dynasty, a rare treasure. . 💯The entire temple can be described as the most magnificent temple in Shanghai. When you step into it, you will be instantly attracted by its momentum. It is the largest single building area in the Pudong area with Yuan, Ming, and Qing architectural groups, with high cultural value. Highly recommended to visit! . 👉Travel suggestions: ✔️Located in Jinshan District, a bit far from downtown Shanghai, you can visit Donglin Temple and then go to nearby Huakai Haishang Ecological Park, Fengjing Ancient Town, etc.!

Boasting three gates and five pagodas, it is the highest-ranking Buddhist temple. However, what comes into view after the temple gate is a mountain that looks like a Buddha with a crown. This is the Donglin Temple, which was founded in 1308 AD and holds three Guinness World Records. 🌟The tallest bronze door - Thousand Buddha Door The door is engraved with 999 bronze Guanyin statues. When the door is fully closed, it forms a large 'Buddha' character as tall as the door, known as China's first bronze door 'Thousand Buddha Door'. 🌟The tallest cloisonne statue - Shancai Tongzi Statue Standing at 5.408 meters, it can rotate 360 degrees. There are 8 dragon carp around it. If you throw a coin into the fish's mouth and it goes in, it can emit 8 auspicious languages. You can see it in the pool as soon as you step into the entrance. 🌟The tallest and most accommodating Guanyin Pavilion in Asia - Guanyin Statue The indoor enshrines 10,000 Guanyin statues, so it is also known as the 'Ten Thousand Buddha Hall'. The most eye-catching is a 33-meter-high 'Thousand-Hand Guanyin Statue', all carved from small-leaf camphor and gilded with light colors. 📌The Guinness World Record is not Guinness. 'Guinness' headquarters is located in London, UK. The world records it announces are globally recognized as the authoritative institution for breaking world records. 'Guinness' headquarters is located in Shanghai, also known as Shanghai Guinness. It was established in 1992. In addition to the above three, there are many other attractions worth seeing ⭐️Five Buddha Crown (not open this time) The highest point of the entire mountain, the most attractive, a very abstract and magical Buddha face, the nose is Guanyin, the nostrils are two dragon heads, the mouth is a lotus seat, the eyes are Feitian, and the two ears are two Dharma protectors. ⭐️Golden Wish Bridge The bridge is engraved with 1017 different fonts of the word 'Fu'. After passing through the three bridges, you come to the three gates. There are 48 Amitabha Buddhas standing around the top of the three gates, representing the 48 vows of Amitabha Buddha. ⭐️Bell and Drum Tower The main hall-style building in Donglin Temple is a four-sided double-eave hall-style building. The two large copper halls are placed on the left and right, both with gilded copper roofs. Inside the hall, there is a copper bell and a drum, which is the first pair of copper bell and drum towers in China. 🐟You can feed the fish in the Golden Lotus Pond in the temple, and fish feed can be purchased at the entrance —————————————————————— 🗺️Location: No. 150, Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai ⏰Time: 8:00-16:30 💰Cost: 30 yuan (cash only) 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Lianhua Road Station, then change to Lianzhu Special Line to Zhujing Bus Station

The reason why these two attractions are combined is firstly because they are very close to each other, with less than 7 kilometers distance, about a 10-minute drive, and secondly, the Sea of Flowers is past the peak season of spring blossoms, with cherry blossoms nearing their end and the various grass flowers also coming to a close, not suitable for detailed viewing anymore. In short, at this time, it's not worth making a trip just for the Sea of Flowers, but a visit to Donglin Temple with a side trip to the Sea of Flowers is worthwhile. Donglin Temple, founded during the Yuan Dynasty, has a history of over 700 years. It was originally a Guanyin pavilion, which is why there is the world's tallest indoor statue of the Thousand-Handed Guanyin here (it is forbidden to take photos of the Buddha statue, please be mindful). The later built Guanyin pavilion is extremely magnificent. The Shancai Tongzi statue in the release pond at the entrance is also the world's tallest cloisonné sculpture. The only ancient building in the rebuilt Donglin Temple is the Yuantong Baodian on the east side (photo 2), inside of which is a Yuan Dynasty sculpture of Guanyin made from over a ton of Xinjiang Hetian jade. This unassuming place is the real treasure of Donglin Temple, not to be missed. 📍Detailed address: Donglin Temple: No. 150, Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai. Sea of Flowers: No. 6060, Xiujing Village, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai. 🕙Opening hours: Donglin Temple: 8.00～16.30 Sea of Flowers: 8.00～17.00 💰Ticket price: The entrance fee for both attractions is 30 yuan.

⭐️This is the first time I've seen a temple that has won multiple Guinness World Records, and the whole experience can be described as breathtaking! ⭐️As the only Buddhist temple in southern Shanghai, Donglin Temple's history dates back to the Yuan Dynasty in 1308. It has suffered numerous wars and fires over 700 years and has been rebuilt several times, forming the spectacular sight it is today... ⭐️The first thing you see after entering the park is a statue of the Child of Wealth standing above the wishing pool, made of cloisonné material, inlaid with enamel colored materials, polished gold, very exquisite, and is the world's tallest cloisonné statue! ⭐️Donglin Temple has the largest indoor Buddha statue in Asia, standing 34 meters tall, very impressive, and the Guanyin Pavilion that houses the Buddha statue is also very stunning. The doors are over 20 meters high, with thousands of small Buddhas carved on the facade, and many small Buddha statues are also enshrined on both sides, very delicate! The Five-Buddha Crown above the Guanyin Pavilion is equally magnificent, with the Buddha's figure, a crown on his head, in a reclining and standing posture, shimmering with Buddha's charm under the sunlight, visible from afar, and you can also take the elevator to the 7th floor to visit and worship! Donglin Temple is located in Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, quite far from downtown Shanghai, with no direct subway or bus, so it is recommended to drive! ‼️Please note that you should not take pictures of the Buddha statues!

Directly becoming a legend❗️ Viewing Donglin Temple in Jinshan, Shanghai, is truly extraordinary. ❗️ Donglin Temple has set three major world Guinness records: 🔗 The tallest indoor Guanyin statue 🔗 The tallest bronze door: the Thousand Buddha Door 🔗 The tallest cloisonné statue: the Statue of Sudhana 📌 Indoor Guanyin Statue Currently the tallest in Asia, the Guanyin Pavilion, also known as the 'Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas', houses the world's tallest indoor Guanyin statue. The Thousand-Armed Guanyin statue has a total height of 34.101 meters, and witnessing it in person is truly magnificent. 📌 Thousand Buddha Door The Thousand Buddha Door is engraved with 999 bronze Guanyin statues Becoming the world's tallest at 20.08 meters high and 10.295 meters wide, the 999 Guanyin statues form a large 'Buddha' structure of the same height as the door, known as China's number one bronze door, the 'Thousand Buddha Door'. 📌 Statue of Sudhana Upon entering the temple gate, one can see in the pond The world's tallest cloisonné statue standing at 5.408 meters high, which can also rotate 360 degrees. There are 8 dragon carps around it, and it is said that you can throw coins into the mouths of the fish, If you hit it, it will emit 8 auspicious phrases. In addition to the above three world's best attractions, there are many other sights ✏️ For example: 📌 The Five Buddha Crown, Guanyin Pavilion, Three Bridges·Three Gates, Buddha Niches, Illuminated Wall, Bell and Drum Tower, Mahavira Hall, and many other Buddha halls are all worth visiting. 🎫 Ticket: Joint ticket 30 yuan/person (It is recommended to buy the 30 yuan joint ticket, which allows direct entry to each attraction) ✅ Free admission for: People over 70 years old, children under 1.3 meters ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00~16:30 (weekdays) 5:00~16:30 (the first and fifteenth day of each month) (It is recommended to enter at least one and a half hours before closing) 📍 Address: No. 150 Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai Transportation: Exit 3 of Lianhua Road Station on Line 1, take the Lianzhu Special Line or Liangjin Special Line to Zhujing Bus Station, then walk for 10 minutes 🚗 Take a taxi or drive to Donglin Temple

The Jinshan area is truly a treasure trove. The large lotus pond in Ouyu Park is not crowded and great for photos 🤩 The Donglin Temple here is as famous as its reputation suggests! It's no wonder it holds 3 Guinness World Records as a magical realist ancient temple~ - ✅ Donglin Temple in Shanghai's Jinshan district has a history of over 700 years. The cloisonné Shancai Tongzi at the entrance is one of the three Guinness World Records, about 5.4 meters tall, with a lovable and naive appearance. It's good to worship it more for a rolling wealth 💸 - 🏷️ The Guanyin Pavilion in Donglin Temple has the largest Thousand-Hand Guanyin and the tallest Thousand Buddha Gate in Asia! You might only realize how magnificent it is when standing in front of the 34-meter-tall Buddha statue. It's no exaggeration to say that you can really feel the insignificance of humanity in front of the divine. Through the slits of the towering Thousand Buddha Gate, you can vaguely see the solemn Buddha statues inside, but remember, photography is prohibited 🚫 inside! Looking around, the newly renovated Donglin Temple is a dazzling mountain spectacle—one with the Buddha as a mountain, the mountain lying as a Buddha. The mountain is the Buddha, the Buddha is the mountain, they are one and the same, in unity and harmony. The entire mountain is 57 meters tall, and from a distance, it looks like a Buddha with a jeweled crown, lying and standing, with huge arms stretched out towards the east. Address: No. 150 Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai Transportation: Take the air-conditioned Lianzhu special line from the south square of Lianhua Road Station on Metro Line 1 to Zhujing Bus Station. Then, turn left out of the north gate of the bus station to Dongfeng Road and turn right. Ticket: Combo ticket 30r