Short answer: Jing'an Temple (静安寺) sells a paid incense / entry ticket commonly ~CNY 50 adult (2026 local listings; confirm at the window). Book WeChat 上海静安寺 or mini-program 福慧百寺, or buy at the gate. Tickets are typically non-refundable. We do not invent a Trip.com admission SKU — Official / on-site first.
How foreigners buy
- WeChat: follow 上海静安寺 → incense ticket / 香花券, or mini-program 福慧百寺 → 门票.
- Or walk up to ticket windows by the main gate — before 09:00 on weekends is safer.
- Keep the voucher / QR. Bring a passport for peak-day checks.
- Phone often listed 021-62566366 — confirm festival hours.
Price & hours
- Adult incense ticket: about CNY 50 (confirm at window).
- Hours: commonly 07:30–17:00; lunar 1st/15th get crowded.
- Address: 1686 Nanjing West Road, Jing'an (metro Jing'an Temple).
WeChat / pay friction
Official online path is Chinese WeChat. No WeChat Pay? Use the window with cash. Avoid street incense sellers. Stuck? WhatsApp or LINE.
Nanjing Road day plan
- Nanjing Road · Jade Buddha Temple (usually free) · The Bund.
Pitfalls: Assuming it is free like Jade Buddha; peak incense days without a slot; random agents; foreign card only.
Sources: Shanghai local tourism listings (香花券 ~CNY 50, WeChat 上海静安寺 / 福慧百寺); phone 021-62566366. Checked 2026-10-28.
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FAQ
- How much is Jing'an Temple for foreigners?
- Adult incense/entry tickets are commonly listed around CNY 50. Confirm on WeChat or at the window.
- Can I walk up without WeChat?
- Yes when the window has tickets. Weekends and lunar incense days queue — WeChat is safer.
- Do I need a passport?
- Bring your passport. Online flows may ask for details; peak days can check ID.
- Is there a Trip.com ticket?
- This guide does not invent a Trip admission CTA. Prefer official WeChat / on-site until a passport-friendly SKU is verified.