A new experience of old traditional Shanghai (Private)

Longhua Temple is a famous ancient temple in Shanghai. The architecture of Chinese Buddhism temple is mainly divided into mountain gate, the god's temple and the Gautama Hall (founder of Buddhism). Burning incense is one of the most important religious activities for prayers. After years of evolution since the time China adopted Indian Buddhism, this religion has been absorbed and hybridized by Chinese culture. Rather than preserving foreign beliefs intact, you will notice that there are many ancient Chinese elements hidden in corners all over of Shanghai.

The Confucian Temple consecrated to Confucius, who is a great philosopher, educator and thinker of the oriental world. The Confucianism philosophy which he pioneered has had a far-reaching influence in Asia, and his ideological connotation has been absorbed by the cultures of Eastern Asian states.

After seeing these 2 great temples, we will explore the city guardian temple. Many traditional Chinese cities have city guardian temples, which consecrate the local influential historical figures. In the Chinese New Year, the tradition of Shanghainese is to go across the Nine Corners Bridge in the City Guardian Temple, to wish for a happy and prosperous new year.