Shanghai's 2,200-Ton Jade Buddha Temple Moved 100 Feet
- 7 years ago
This Buddhist temple is on the move...literally.
Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple was relocated 100 feet. It weighs 2,200 tons and includes three huge Buddhist statues.
The movement was a delicate operation, as custom-built rails lifted and moved the temple around 20 feet a day. The temple attracts about 2 million visitors a year, and the original location was no longer considered safe due to overcrowding.
Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple was relocated 100 feet. It weighs 2,200 tons and includes three huge Buddhist statues.
The movement was a delicate operation, as custom-built rails lifted and moved the temple around 20 feet a day. The temple attracts about 2 million visitors a year, and the original location was no longer considered safe due to overcrowding.