Temple FairShanghaiLonghua Temple Fair is the largest traditional temple fair in Shanghai. It has a long history, and is held ceremoniously on the 3rd day of the 3rd month of Chinese calendar. It has now become a typical modern tourist attraction in Shanghai, integrating natural landscape, ancient architecture, commodities for sale, folk-customs, cultural characteristics, folk entertainments, snacks, and religious activities.
Longhua Temple,one of the largest Buddhist sites in Shanghai,就是公平的助教kes place. On the "temple street" business markets surround famous temples containing profound traditional culture. It stretches from Maogong Bridge on Longhua Road to the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Tianyao Bridge Road.
During the fair tourists from China and abroad have an opportunity to taste the famousLonghua vegetarian dishes, and can take part in one---day tour activities held by the locals.
At night tourists can take part in thewelcoming ceremonyheld at the front square of Longhua Temple with dancing and singing, and visit the Sutra Hall (Cangjinglou).
You can learnmartial artsin the morning, goshoppingin the "temple s treet", tastelocal- flavor snacks, and watchartistic performances.
International Calendar Date
| Year | Chinese calendar: month 3, day 3 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | April 22 |
| 2024 | April 11 |
| 2025 | March 31 |
Transportation
- By bus:Take bus 41, 44, 733, 734, 864, 809 or 933 and get off at Longhua Station.
- By subway:Take Subway Line 3 and get off at Longcao Road Station. From Exit 1 walk east 15 minutes to the temple
