For the ancient town, China has a long history and a long cultural origin, and the ancient town has become a beautiful drop in the sea. The ancient town is quiet, elegant in architecture, with flowing bridges and pavilions. The scenery of these ancient towns always makes people forget the time to leave.

All this still starts with a temple, which is well known by people. So, let's take a look at what's interesting about this really ancient town!

introduction of scenic spots in Zhenru ancient town

Shinnyoji

Shinnyoji, formerly known as "manjuji", is used to being called "Great Temple" by Shanghainese. It is said that it was built in the Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 811 years.

In fact, there used to be many temples in Putuo District, but most of them have been destroyed. Among the remaining temples, Shinnyoji was the earliest and most influential.

Many people don't know that Shinnyoji is one of the four famous temples in Shanghai (the other three temples are Jing 'an, Longhua and Jade Buddha). Although it is not as famous as other temples, there are many good men and women who believe in it, and incense has been burning for a hundred years.

Unlike the golden tiles with yellow walls in general temples, Shinnyoji did not spend a lot of money, but took a simple and elegant style with white walls and black tiles, which was really rare in Shanghai.

The traffic outside the temple is busy, but the inside of the temple is quiet, the sound of Buddha is lingering, and it is a quiet and peaceful scene, which is a rare pure land in Shanghai.

From time to time, monks can be seen reciting Buddhist scriptures on the spot, which adds solemnity to the temple.

When I am impetuous, I come to Shinnyoji for a walk, chanting prayers, and my tired and troubled mind in the world suddenly has a moment of peace.

The whole Shinnyoji is not big. You can visit it in about an hour. However, the temple is one step at a time, with a regular layout and a strong sense of solemnity in Buddhism, which is suitable for strolling slowly.

It's really like the square pagoda, the Yuanjue Hall, the Dizang Hall, the Tibetan Sutra Embrace, the Bell and Drum Tower, the East-West Annex Hall, and the Monk's Room ...... Every temple and Buddhist hall reveals a sense of historical dignity.

As soon as you come in from the inner court, you can see Shinnyoji's treasure-the Great Hall of the Yuan Dynasty. This "Great Hall" has a long history. It is one of the best-preserved wooden temples in the Yuan Dynasty in the south of the Yangtze River and the earliest existing wooden structure in Shanghai.

Contemporary architects Beiliang (Sicheng), Nanliu (Dunzhen) and Chinese and foreign architectural experts are all attracted to visit, inspect, investigate and study, which has high research and historical value in the history of architecture and Buddhism, and we have to admire the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancients.

The front yard of the main hall is full of lotus flowers and pine and cypress. It's midsummer, and the lotus flowers are blooming beautifully and full of vitality.

There are also two huge ginkgo trees in the yard, which have the same life as the temple. After more than 811 years of vicissitudes, they are still flourishing.

One of the trees withered during the Cultural Revolution, but it was magically revived in 1992, which was a sensation. Nowadays, many people make wishes under the tree to pray for peace and happiness.

If you really want to appreciate the beauty of ancient ginkgo, you might as well wait until autumn, when the golden ginkgo trees are in full bloom and hidden among the Brahma temples, which is a rare beauty in the temple.

at the northernmost part of the temple, it is the world-famous stupa. Looking from a distance, it stands tall in the sky and is majestic.

Zhenru Pagoda is a square pagoda with a height of 53 meters, with nine floors outside and ten floors inside, plus eleven floors in the underground palace. Saria, the only in Shanghai that is said to be Sakyamuni Buddha, is enshrined in the underground palace.

It used to be possible to climb to the top of the tower to see the scenery of Putuo, but now it is closed for the protection of cultural relics.

There are bronze bells hanging on every corner of the pagoda, and the breeze tinkles, and the mood suddenly calms down.

There are two small lotus ponds in front of the stupa, which read "Don't put turtles". It is the first time for me to see such a warning. The colorful lotus flowers in the ponds are in full bloom, and dragonflies fly by from time to time, as if I had returned to Little Guang Chen.

One thing many people must do when they come to Shinnyoji is to turn the prayer wheel, which is a rare prayer wheel in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. It is under the stupa, and there are ***118 prayer wheels, which go around the pagoda.

Imagine yourself as a devout believer in Cangyang Jiacuo's works, turning the prayer tube while praying devoutly, and your heart is baptized.

In addition to these majestic and exquisite buildings, the temple is full of Buddhist beauty, which needs your careful observation.

For example, the wall reliefs that can be seen everywhere

Every step you take, you will come across the floor tiles carved with lotus patterns

spotless, and lotus flowers will grow step by step

A 211-meter-long wooden tablet gallery

There are various stone tablets

There are many contemporary Zen paintings and calligraphy works

It is also a major feature of Shinnyoji

Trees are green.

When you come to Shinnyoji, you must not miss the vegetarian meal, which will be served at noon. The wooden door is affixed with the words "dining entrance", which is on the first floor underground and easy to find.

The dining place is called "Ruyi Zhai", which is clean and bright, and there is no smell of oily smoke. People who come to eat also consciously "stop talking" and queue up in an orderly manner.

vegetarian food is 11 yuan each, with food, rice and soup. There are four or five kinds of vegetarian dishes, such as celery leaves, green beans, fried pumpkins and tofu ..... The taste is surprisingly good, and I can't help but find the CD.

there is also free porridge in it. Because he was not hungry, our photographer's little brother didn't buy rice. Unexpectedly, Ruyizhai's grandmother called his little brother over with concern and enthusiastically helped fill a bowl of porridge, which made people very moved.

noodles will be served on the first and fifteenth day of the first year, and a simple bowl of plain noodles will taste different. Therefore, many people will come to Shinnyoji for a vegetarian meal and experience the daily life of an ascetic monk.

I kowtowed, burned incense, turned the scriptures, blew the wind, made a wish, ate a meal, and left the temple to return to the hubbub, in exchange for inner peace and tranquility. This trip to Shinnyoji is really worthwhile.

Address: No.399 Lanxi Road, Shanghai

Transportation: Metro Line 11 is under Zhenru Station

Opening hours: daily 5: 31-16: 11, and fragrant season: 5: 11-16: 11

Zhenru Ancient Town, but it is the only ancient town in Shanghai within the Central Line, not far from Shinnyoji. It also witnessed the development of Zhenru area.

Streets, colonnades, shops, eaves, Qingshi Road ... Up to now, many architectural features of the ancient town have been preserved, and Lanxi Street is an old street in the original ancient town. Nowadays, there are still many online celebrity shops in the ancient town that are worth pulling weeds and punching in.

Zhenru Park

Zhenru Park, a small green park along the Dadu River, located in Putuo District, Shanghai.

The park is shaded by trees, full of flowers and breezes, bringing coolness in summer. It is really a good place to take advantage of the wind.

The chorus practices songs, walks the baby and dances the square dance ..... The residents around always come to the park and lead colorful lives.

There are several cats in the park, eating and sleeping, so uncomfortable. In the lake outside the fence, you can also see the big white goose swimming around happily. In the southeast corner of the park, you can see the stupa from a distance.

If the park is really the most beautiful, it must be in the cold winter. At that time, the plum blossoms in the garden are in full bloom, and the fragrance of flowers is refreshing. It is beautiful and worth seeing.

Zhenru Ancient Town Cuisine

Zhenru Mutton Restaurant

Centennial fragrance in the ancient town

Address: No.1 Siqian Street (northwest corner of the intersection of Siqian Street and Beishi Road

Zhenru Town once had three treasures: Zhenru mutton, bean products and Dubu. These are the "treasures" talked about by the old Shanghai population. Among them, Zhenru mutton is the most famous.

in the ancient town of Zhenru, there is such a Zhenru mutton restaurant, which has inherited the mutton processing technology for more than 211 years and is also listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Shanghai. When Shanghainese want to eat mutton, they are almost the first to think of their home.

A bowl of braised mutton noodles can capture the stomach of the eater. Mutton and mutton soup noodles are served separately, and the weight is very sufficient. Fresh mutton is cut into small pieces with belt bones and tied tightly with silk grass. As soon as it is served, it smells fragrant and drools.

The mutton restaurant echoes the architectural style of the ancient town, with antique doors, wooden window bars, tables and chairs ..... it's always a feeling to eat mutton in it.

Old Sheng Xing

Every day is for everyone

Address: No.311 Lanxi Road

When it comes to the old Sheng Xing baozi stuffed with juicy pork, Shanghainese will never be unfamiliar. There may be one at home.

every meal is filled with everyone, and the price is relatively common, and 21 yuan can get enough to eat.

Shanghainese like to eat fried-dumpling, which is famous, but old Sheng Xing's fried-dumpling is a must. There are 4 6 yuan, with thin skin and thick stuffing, and there is a lot of soup in it. Be careful when eating.

In summer, I'll come back with a bowl of cold noodles or cold wonton. It's really a delicious taste.

Shanghai National Native Food Shopping Mall

You can find native products of your hometown

Address: No.231 Lanxi Road

Almost all Shanghai specialties can be found here, not only foreign tourists, but also it's normal for Shanghai's uncles and aunts to queue up here.

the point is, not only are there many kinds of specialties here, but the prices are also very cheap. Yongfeng, a product next door, has also been in operation for many years. At first glance, it looks very similar to Shanghai National Native Food Shopping Mall, but it sells a lot of daily food.

The bamboo shoots in Wuyishan, Fujian Province were really shocked to find the fungus. They were half a man tall, only 3.8 yuan/Jin, and they needed a male to move home.

Du Sanzhen

Centennial flavor from Suzhou

Address: No.282 Lanxi Road

Du Sanzhen is also a century-old shop. It is said that it is a brand of Suzhou, specializing in braised dishes, which was founded in Guangxu period. It is the same level as the cooked food in Guangming Village, Ala Shanghai.

There are many kinds of marinated vegetables in it, such as Sanzhen Tou Meat, Sauced Pig's Hand, Spiced Rabbit's Leg, Dried Meat, Sauced Ears ..... In summer, you can buy some bad marinated vegetables to drink, which also has a special taste.

I especially recommend oily meat. Let auntie slice it for you and steam it with taro. It's so delicious.

It's really like an ancient town. It's like a historical book. There are many stories, enough beauty and fascinating, which makes people reluctant to close this book. If you want to come here, you might as well refer to Xiaobian's advice, come to these scenic spots and have a taste of these delicious foods!