Longhua Temple

Longhua Temple at 2853 Longhua Road is an ancient monastery in the south of Yangtse River. According to legend, it was built in the Three Kingdoms Period. (242 A.D.) It keeps the seven-hall structure of the Buddhist "chan" sect. The "Longhua Evening Bell" in the monastery is one of the eight scenic attractions in Shanghai. The Longhua Pagoda standing opposite the monastery is a structure of seven storeyes and octagonal in shape. This elegant and exquisite pagoda is the relic of the Song Dynasty.

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