Shanghai Longhua Temple Visit Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-11 · 4 min read

This Shanghai Longhua Temple Visit Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

The Longhua Temple is a Buddhist temple dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha in Shanghai. Although most of the present day buildings date from later reconstructions, the temple preserves the architectural design of a Song dynasty (960–1279) monastery of the Chan School. It is the largest ancient temple complex in the city of Shanghai.

Itinerary summary

• Address: No.2853 Longhua Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
• Category: cultural site / heritage building
• Focus: art exhibitions / heritage / nature (varies)

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Longhua Temple

Address: No.2853 Longhua Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

Practical info

• Hours: check the venue’s official announcement (most museums close on Mondays).
• Tickets: book via official channels; some require reservation.
• Reachable by metro / bus; routing depends on your hotel.
• Audio guides available at most museums / galleries.

Photographs

Shanghai - Longhua Tempel - 0014

Photo: Stefan Fussan · · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0

Shanghai - Longhua Tempel - 0009

Photo: Stefan Fussan · · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0

Shanghai - Longhua Tempel - 0006

Photo: Stefan Fussan · · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0

Sources

• Longhua Temple: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longhua_Temple