Discover the Beauty Beyond Yu Garden: A Visit to Longhua Temple

**Trip Overview:** – **Duration:** 2 days – **Time:** February – **Average Cost:**[...]

**Trip Overview:**

– **Duration:** 2 days
– **Time:** February
– **Average Cost:** 500 yuan per person
– **Companions:** Friends
– **Activities:** Photography, Cultural Exploration, Cycling, and Boutique Weekend Trip
– **Published on:** 2024-02-06 17:13

**Longhua Temple:**

Longhua Temple, with its thousand-year-old pagoda, Longhua Temple Fair, and the evening bell of Longhua, is a celebrated religious site and a famous temple in Jiangnan. The name Longhua carries a prosperous connotation, making it auspicious.

**Location:**

Longhua Temple is situated at 2853 Longhua Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai.

**Directions:**

– By metro, take Line 11 to Longhua Station, Exit 3.
– By bus, take numbers 87, 41, 44, or 104.

**Hours:**

The temple is open daily from 7:00 to 16:30. During national holidays, the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month, and Buddha’s birthday, it opens from 6:00 to 17:00.

**Admission Fee:**

Please bring 20 yuan for incense, and payment can be made via QR code.

**Vegetarian Meal:**

– Arhat noodles cost 15 yuan per bowl.
– Vegetarian duck costs 10 yuan per portion.
– You can get free refills on noodles and toppings. Simply pick up the noodles and scan the code on the table.

**Precautions:**

1. Maintain respect, dress appropriately, and avoid wearing hats or revealing clothing.
2. Worship sequence: Pay homage to the main hall before the side halls.
3. Hold incense with your left hand, extinguish it gently with your hand instead of blowing it out with your mouth. Use your index fingers to hold the incense and raise it to your forehead for a bow, then insert the incense into the burner—first the middle one, then the right with your right hand, and the left with your left hand, and clasp your hands for a bow.
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**Visiting Longhua Temple Etiquette:**

1. When entering the hall, avoid stepping on the threshold; instead, use the side doors for entry.
2. During prayer, silently recite the Buddha’s name, along with your own name, address, and the specific request you have. Consider how you will show gratitude if your wish is granted.
3. Longhua Temple is currently well-lit and not crowded, making it an ideal time to visit with friends. Enjoy a bowl of vegetarian noodles and turn it into a delightful weekend escape.
4. In the evening, consider a visit to the Shanghai Bund Elegance Hotel for a stunning view of the Pearl Tower trio.

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