The Jade Buddha Temple, built in 1882, is the most famous Zen school Buddhist temple in Shanghai. It hosts two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Myanmar by sea: a sitting Buddha (1.95 meters tall, 3 tons), and a smaller reclining Buddha representing the Buddha's death.

You will start the tour with a guide in the first building known as the Mountain Gate. Here you will see the famous happy Buddha. Next you will visit the Guanyin Hall and Grand Hall. Along the way, you will learn about Chinese Buddhism and history of the temple. Finally, you will visit the Jade Buddha room. You only see the Jade Buddha outside of a fence.

After your selected temple visit, you will see how the temple stores their meditation tea. This area is not open to the public. Afterwards, you will go to a private tea room for a traditional Chinese…