There is always a piece of pure land in the bustling city

Overview of the Temple Qibao Temple is located in Qibao Ancient Town, Minhang District, Shanghai, close to Qibao Old Street. It is surrounded by two rivers, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city and without the noise of tourists. It is a place where people can find inner peace. The summer wind makes the wind chimes on the eaves of the ancient tower jingle, and the sound of the tireless cicadas is like white noise in the world, dispelling worldly troubles. History and daily life of the temple Qibao Temple was first founded during the Western Jin Dynasty, more than 1,700 years ago. It was named Qibao Temple during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, and Qibao Town was also named after the temple. Buddhist ceremonies are held all year round and are open to the public. Even though it rains heavily, it cannot moisten the grass without roots; even though the Dharma is broad, it cannot save those who have no affinity with it. The most prominent building in the temple is the pagoda in the middle, as well as the golden statue of reclining Buddha. The wishing tree is full of red ropes that represent the worldly wishes of mortals, and there is also the main hall for burning incense and worshiping Buddha that can be visited. Different from Zen temples, teaching temples are temples engaged in secular education, so they have places to receive guests. [Vegetarian Department] Provides meals every day, with a minimum price of 15 yuan, and is open from 08:00 to 19:30. 【Zen Tea】You can copy scriptures, play the guqin, and taste tea. The business hours are 09:00-20:30. It is a good place to cultivate your body and mind. Address: No. 1205, Xinzhen Road, Qibao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai, at Qibao Metro Station on Line 9, still in the city. This place is not far from Hongqiao Airport, and many planes are already very close to the ground when they arrive here. From time to time you can see large planes flying over this area. Qibao Temple is not in Qibao Old Street. It is on the other side of the river after crossing the bridge from the old street. There is no noisy sound, it is very quiet and peaceful, which highlights the flavor of a Buddhist temple itself. There are two temples, Nanqibao Temple and Qibaojiao Temple, both of which are free. Nan Qibao Temple is located on the street and is small but beautiful. A small and deep courtyard with ancient trees, a main hall with red walls and yellow tiles, and exquisite Buddha statues. Qibaojiao Temple is grand and solemn. First you pass through a wide and long avenue, then cross a moat-like bridge to reach the gate. Even the gate is straight and tall. The avenue ahead has slogans about the solemnity of the country, which adds a bit of flavor. In Qibaojiao Temple, one can often hear monks chanting sutras together. There was an unprecedented grand occasion before and after the college entrance examination, with parents offering a large number of lanterns for their children to pass the exam. There is a pagoda in the temple. Outside the pagoda, facing the river, there is a large stove for burning paper. What I like most is to sit here, watching others burn incense, looking at the blue sky, the pagoda, the river, and just relaxing. It can relax, calm the mind, help you think, and heal. Finally, you can go for a stroll in the old street. One side of the old street is old, with mostly shops and narrow alleys. When you walk through it at night, you can see the residents making their beds. They live in very old, low-rise houses on the first floor, which is really down-to-earth.