Shanghai Autumn Ginkgo Chase: Millennium Ginkgo + Yuan Dynasty Ancient Temple｜Complete Guide to Checking in at Zhenru Temple

Hidden treasure ancient temple right at your doorstep!!! This Yuan Dynasty ancient temple actually hides so many treasures! I live nearby but never knew Zhenru Temple was so fascinating! Today at 7 AM, I rushed to check in with this 600-year-old "Ginkgo King"～ ✨【Get to Know Zhenru Temple in One Minute】 ▫️ Founded during the Jiading period of the Southern Song Dynasty ▫️ Relocated and renamed "Zhenru Temple" in the Yuan Dynasty ▫️ The Mahavira Hall is the oldest existing wooden structure in Shanghai ▫️ The ginkgo tree in front of the temple is estimated to be over 600 years old ▫️ Amazing "tree within a tree" phenomenon: a camphor tree grows inside the hollow trunk struck by lightning! 📸【Must-Check-in Photo Spots Revealed】 🌳 Millennium Ginkgo + Yuan Dynasty Main Hall Combo Golden ginkgo leaves paired with the black tiles and white walls of the Yuan Dynasty hall Every snap is a stunning national style shot full of a thousand years of history! 🕊️ Pagoda Pigeon Square The pigeon flock in front of the pagoda is completely unafraid of people Suspect it’s because the temple food is so good they can’t fly away haha 🎋 Riverside Calligraphy and Painting Stele Corridor The 200-meter-long riverside corridor is full of artistic atmosphere Sunlight filtering through the wooden corridor’s shadows is breathtaking! (Ps. The koi in the lake are not active in winter~) 📍【Practical Information Card】 🏠 Address: No. 399 Lanxi Road, Putuo District 🚇 Transportation: Zhenru Station, Lines 11/14, 10-minute walk 🎫 Ticket: 10 RMB incense flower voucher (available on site) ⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ⏳ Recommended visit time: 2 hours for a leisurely stroll and photos 🌞 Best viewing period: Mid to late November when the ginkgo leaves turn fully yellow 📣 I’m Zhezhe~ Here to unlock hidden gems in the Magic City! 👇 Where do you want to see next? Tell me in the comments~