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0The famed Longhua Temple is a Buddhist shrine devoted to the Buddha Maitreya. It has the distinction of being Shanghai’s most authentic, largest and best preserved temple compound. The temple presents the architectural appearance of a monastery of the Song Dynasty although many of the buildings were constructed in later periods. The temple compound features numerous imposing halls and artworks such as Buddha statues and statues of the Guardians of Buddhist Law and arhats (Buddhist …
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0Jing An Temple located in the downtown area of the city is one of Shanghai’s most renowned Buddhist temples. The shrine inherits a historical legacy stretching back almost eight centuries. The enthralling temple features three major halls; the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall and the Three Sage Hall. The temple is noted for containing the largest jade statue of Sakyamuni Buddha in mainland China.Visitors desiring a fine Shanghai hotel will be pleased by …
Jin Mao Tower – Scale Shanghai’s Dizzying Heights
0The Jin Mao Tower is an 88 storey tall skyscraper located in Shanghai’s Lujiazui area. It was the tallest building in the People’s Republic of China until 2007, when it forfeited that claim to the Shanghai World Financial Centre, which is located just next to it. The name Jin Mao comes from traditional Chinese and literally means “Golden Prosperity”. The tower is one of the most prominent features of the city skyline. Construction on the …
