Let me, a professional architect, walk you through the serene Jade Buddha Temple. Afterward, as a local friend, I’ll take you to taste the most authentic street food Shanghai has to offer.

A Dual Journey: Temple Serenity & Street Food Vitality

• Architect-Guided Temple Tour: Explore the Jade Buddha Temple with insights into its architecture and Buddhist culture from a professional architect.


• Cultural Immersion: Participate in incense offering and sutra copying for mindfulness. Attend the 4 PM chanting ceremony if available.

• Vegetarian Meal Option: Enjoy a traditional temple vegetarian meal (optional).


• Local Food Adventure: After the temple visit, explore nearby eateries and taste classic Shanghai street food, including:

Pan-fried soup dumplings (生煎包)
Vegetable buns (蔬菜包)
Spinach noodles (菠菜面)
Grilled lamb ribs (烤羊排)
Scallion pancakes (羌饼)

To encourage meaningful and personal interaction, we keep our groups small—no more than 6 people.