- The first temple is thought to be built at that place in 257 B.C. The temple is also known due to its seven-storied (40 m high) thousand years old pagoda Longhua.
- Longhua Pagoda is the tallest structure in the Longhua temple complex, standing over 40 meters high.
- To the untrained eye, most of these look the same, but not all are created equal. Shanghai’s largest Buddhist temple, Longhua, has a remarkable history.
- Located by the side of the temple is the Longhua Pagoda. It is regarded as the largest one among the 16 pagodas in Shanghai.
- It is popularly believed that the temple gained its name Longhua from the legendary “Longhua” tree with ...
- Location[. ] The Longhua Temple is located on the Longhua area (formerly Longhua township) of Shanghai (named after the temple).
- If you're in Shanghai and have seen all the iconic sights, or are looking for somewhere a little more peaceful, you might want to check out Longhua temple.
- The largest complex of the various Buddhist temples in the city, is the Longhua Temple (meaning ‘Luster of the Dragon’).
- The Longhua Temple, literally 'Lustre of the Dragon Temple' is a Buddhist Temple dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha in Shanghai Municipality, China.
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