Longhua Pagoda, Shanghai

Name: Longhua Pagoda
Address: Shanghai, China

#73 among attractions in Shanghai

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Longhua Pagoda is an octagonal wood and brick pagoda located in Xuhui District, Shanghai, East China. It is thought to have been first built during the Three Kingdoms Period, but the existing tower structure was built during the Northern Song dynasty. The pagoda underwent several renovations over various dynastic periods, which resulted in the addition of several architectural features that were not in the typical style of the Song dynasty. After the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, these later additions were removed and rebuilt in the Song dynasty style. Because of this, the pagoda has now been largely restored to its original appearance. The pagoda was twice established as a Shanghai Cultural Site Under State Protection, once on 26 May 1959 and again on 7 December 1997. On 25 May 2006, it was declared by the State Council to be among the sixth group of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°10'32"N, 121°26'50"E

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徐汇 (龙华)Shanghai China

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Nearby attractions include: St. Ignatius Cathedral, Shanghai Film Museum, Longhua Temple, Shanghai Stadium.

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Neighbourhood
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