It is said that it was built in the 10th year of Chiwu, the Eastern Wu Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms (247 BC) and relocated to its present location in the 9th years Jiading in South Song Dynasty (1216 BC). It haas been restored several times since the Yuan Dynasty and was finally destroyed in TaiPingTianGuo with only Dafou Hall left. In 1921, the Hall of the Three Saints was added and the present scale came into being gradually. In 1999, the temple was renovated on a large scale and it became more charming. Jingan Temple loosely translates to mean: the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Hall of the Three Saints, the Hall of Virtuous Works and the Abbot's Chambers. Zhenyanzong(a school of Buddhism) forums are held in the Abbot's Chambers upstairs, There are 5 such meetings held each year. As well, there is the memorial hall of Master Dadechisong of the Zhenyanzong and some historic relics like stele with inscription of Guangzong Emperor of the Song Dynasty and bell of the second year of Hongwu.
Ticket Price:
10 yuan
Opening Time:
8:00－17:00, except during buddhist holidays, when opening is at 5:00 a.m.
Location:
No. 1686 West Nanjing Road Jing An District.
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