Longhua Temple

龙华寺 (上海)
temple in Shanghai
#26 in Shanghai / #346 in China
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by Jakub Hałun
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Longhua Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located in the Xuhui District of Shanghai, China. It is the oldest and largest temple in the city, originally built in 242 AD during the Three Kingdoms period. The temple complex is renowned for its stunning seven-story pagoda, which stands at 40 meters tall and has been a significant landmark for centuries. The temple features traditional Chinese architecture, serene gardens, and numerous halls housing impressive statues of the Buddha and other deities.


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