The History of Longhua Temple in Shanghai 🌟🇨🇳

Located just south of downtown Shanghai, China, is Longhua Temple. Known for it’s tall pagoda and rich history, this ancient temple has a history of more than 1700 years.

In the temple complex there are six halls: Daxiong Hall, Maitreya Hall, Sutra Building, Sansheng Hall and Abbot’s room. Each has different varieties of Buddha statues and a special story. On the East and West side of the temple are Bell and Drum towers. Be prepared to pay extra to ring the bell!

During the Lunar New Year, Longhua Temple hosts a bell ringing event to welcome the new year. It’s also common for visitors to put incense above their head to wish for luck for the new year 🧧

Although there is a long history, the temple itself has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. It was last destroyed during the Tang dynasty and rebuilt in the Northern Song Dynasty. The pagoda is actually tilting slightly due to the soft soil in Shanghai!

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Post by louloulou | Aug 15, 2024