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A Buddha statue with a colorful, spiral-patterned ceiling. 1
Traditional Chinese architecture with ornate roofs and wooden balconies. 2
A traditional Chinese building with a tiled roof and red decorations. 3
A person praying in front of a wall of golden statues. 4
A traditional Chinese courtyard with red lanterns, a stone lantern, and a pine tree. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is £131 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Expert English Guide – Deep Insights into Buddhist & Tibetan Culture
    • Private Tour Experience – Enjoy a personalised, stress-free journey
    • Memorable Souvenirs – Hand-painted Thangka, Photos & Workshop Certificate
    • Professional photography to record your experience
    • Authentic setting reflecting traditional aesthetics

Activity location

    • Shanghai
    • Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国上海市静安区安远路170号 邮政编码: 200061 | Meet us at SouthEast Gate of Jade Buddha Temple. Looking for your guide holding a sign with your name on it.
    • Jing'An, Shang Hai Shi, China

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Shanghai: Day of Buddhism, Prayer & Creativity Experience

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
£131.35 x 1 Adult£131.35
Total
Price is £131.35
Until Fri, 11 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    WhatsApp live support
  • Inclusions
    Jade Buddha Temple entrance ticket
  • Inclusions
    Incense and prayer ritual
  • Inclusions
    Buddhist Vegetarian Meal in the Temple
  • Inclusions
    Transport to cultural studio
  • Inclusions
    Ritual cleansing and incense
  • Inclusions
    Thangka painting workshop and materials
  • Inclusions
    Take-home Thangka artwork created by yourself
  • Inclusions
    Thangka workshop completion certificate
  • Inclusions
    Guided service
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Transport to meeting point

What you can expect

  • Itinerary Overview

    Morning (10:00–11:30) — Blessings at Jade Buddha Temple
    -Meet your guide at 10:00 AM at Jade Buddha Temple.
    -Explore the Jade Buddha Temple and learn about Buddhist culture.
    -Join a traditional incense offering and prayer ceremony.

    Midday (11:30–13:00) — Vegetarian Temple Lunch
    -Enjoy a peaceful vegetarian lunch with handmade noodles, braised wheat gluten, and other classic temple dishes.
    -Experience the simple, mindful flavours of Buddhist cuisine.

    Afternoon (13:00–15:00) — Tibetan Culture & Thangka Painting
    -Visit a Tibetan cultural studio for an immersive experience.
    -Take part in a ritual hand-washing and incense ceremony.
    -Paint your own Thangka with guidance from an instructor — no experience needed.
    -Receive a Thangka Workshop Certificate and a special keepsake.

    The Thangka painting time is flexible — no extra charge if you take longer.

    Meeting details will be sent via WhatsApp after your booking is confirmed. If you need assistance, our customer support is available on WhatsApp.

Location

Activity location

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    • Shanghai
    • Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国上海市静安区安远路170号 邮政编码: 200061 | Meet us at SouthEast Gate of Jade Buddha Temple. Looking for your guide holding a sign with your name on it.
    • Jing'An, Shang Hai Shi, China