Shanghai: Jade Buddha Temple and Local Food Tour
ID: GYG1183941-1819081
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Let me, a professional architect, walk you through the serene Jade Buddha Temple. Afterward, as a local friend, I’ll take you to taste the most authentic street food Shanghai has to offer.
A Dual Journey: Temple Serenity & Street Food Vitality
• Architect-Guided Temple Tour:
Explore the Jade Buddha Temple with insights into its architecture and Buddhist culture from a professional architect.
• Cultural Immersion:
Participate in incense offering and sutra copying for mindfulness. Attend the 4 PM chanting ceremony if available.
• Vegetarian Meal Option:
Enjoy a traditional temple vegetarian meal (optional).
• Local Food Adventure:
After the temple visit, explore nearby eateries and taste classic Shanghai street food, including:
Pan-fried soup dumplings (生煎包)
Vegetable buns (蔬菜包)
Spinach noodles (菠菜面)
Grilled lamb ribs (烤羊排)
Scallion pancakes (羌饼)
Local desserts
The guest can choose the type of food they want.
The tour ends at the near by Changshou Road Station
To encourage meaningful and personal interaction, we keep our groups small—no more than 6 people.
Highlights
- Architect-guided temple tour
- Participate in incense offering and sutra copying for mindfulness
- Attend the 4 PM chanting ceremony (if available)
- Taste classic Shanghai street food with a local
- Ask Me Anything About China!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at the entrance of the temple (玉佛禅寺)
INCLUDED
- English-speaking tour guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.