Author Archives: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
Make a wish at the St. Ignatius Cathedral
0St. Ignatius Cathedral located in the district of Xujiahui is the largest Roman catholic cathedral with a history spanning over a 90 years. The original cathedral build in the year 1906 was destroyed during the Chinese Cultural Revolutions (1966 – 1976). The cathedral was designed by English architect William Doyle which links back to the era of European architecture in the history of Shanghai. The Cathedral has magnificent paintings of the Last Supper and the …
Sightseeing in Wukang Road – Discovering Shanghai’s Old World Charm
0While Shanghai is a rapidly developing metropolis, there are areas such as Wu Kang Road that offer an insight into the old world charm of the city. Located in the Xuhui district, this relatively small road is a great place for a quiet and leisurely stroll; as you wander along Wu Kang Road which is lined with ‘Wutong’ trees, you will pass many fascinating houses and old villas that showcase French and Spanish design styles. …
Jade Buddha Temple – an ideal place for Buddhists
0The Jade Buddha Temple is a Buddhist shrine in Shanghai which is a frequent place of visit of many Buddhists visiting Shanghai. Starting off with two jade Buddha statues from Burma during the year 1882 the temple still remains its prestige and cultures as it was back in the years. The Jade Buddha statues are the most significant feature of the temple which has gained much popularity among devotees over the world. The seated Buddha …
