Many Chinese line up for hours to visit “their own” temples during Chinese New Year. Why? And what do they do that’s different from a regular visit? Follow Lisa Zhu for a visit to one of the special selected temples to find the answers and learn more about Chinese Buddhism. We will complete the visit with a vegetarian meal at the temple restaurant and take a peek at a vegetarian bakery.

DATE:

Saturday, February 26

TIME:

10 AM Registration, 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM

COST:

RMB 260 (includes temple entrance, extra fee to Jade Buddha Hall, and vegetarian lunch)

MEET:

170 Anyuan Rd. in front of the temple

(metro line 13 to Jiangning Road station, exit 3)

玉佛寺 安远路170号

Please complete the online registration by February 19. The event costs must be paid in cash only. SEA coordinator is Kirsi Tulus, WeChat: KirsiTulus

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the event after receipt of confirmation, please notify us immediately by emailing events@seashanghai.org. If it's the day of the event, please ALSO notify the coordinator listed on the event by phone, text, or WeChat.

If you need to cancel after February 19, our SEA cancellation policy applies which states you might still have to pay for your registered event, depending on the vendor. SEA will notify you to either collect or let you pay it at your next registered event.