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Shanghai Taoist Architecture Tour: A Glimpse into Immortality and Local Cuisine

Pu Dong Xin Qu

Embark on a captivating Shanghai Taoist Architecture Tour to explore the largest surviving Taoist building in the city. Discover the secrets of Taoist architecture and delve into the mystical world of immortality and local cuisine Taoism.

Duration: 3 hours, 20 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Shanghai Qinci Yangdian Taoist Temple - The largest Taoist building in Shanghai, without commercialization, you could see the most authentic look of Taoism in modern city.
On this visit, you will get to know another important cornerstone that, along with Confucianism, has shaped Chinese people’s national character for thousands of years: Taoist philosophy.
Taoism is a religion that created and developed on the basis of Taoist philosophy. It is the only religion born and rised completely independently in China.
Taoism is a very unique polytheistic religion in the world. It believes that human can become an immortal, jump out of the limit of time and space. In fact, many Taoist gods come from real people.
The building itself has both historical and aesthetic significance. It was built a thousand years ago, went through seven dynasties, was rebuilt by various emperors, and is now a Protected Historic Site.
If it coincides with a Taoist festival, you will also have the opportunity to see unique religious rites - all for free!

What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch for the morning tour, dinner for the afternoon tour
Transportation during the tour
Entrance fee

What's Not Included

Optional: An extra cost of 20USD per person for changing the regular meal(wonton) to hotpot

Additional Information

Taoism - A term embodying dual significances. It denotes a philosophical school having, alongside Confucianism, influenced the Chinese identity over millennia. Further, it represents a distinct religion, nurtured and evolved within China’s cultural framework. As part of this expedition, our destination is the most preserved Taoist edifice in Shanghai - a unique Taoist structure amidst a contemporary urban setting - that allows us to appreciate and grasp Taoist architectural elements while unveiling the enigma of a faith where the prospect of attaining immortality is open to all.