# Jing'an Temple

Shanghai, China

Tradition dates the temple's origins to 247, but its exact foundation date is unknown; reliable evidence establishes the name Jing'an Temple from 1008. It holds a silver Buddha, a giant jade figure, and southern-style halls above a busy metro hub.

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Coordinates: 31.223493, 121.445314

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