Shanghai - Longhua Park

(Local Name: Longhua Gongyuan) The Longhua Park lies in the southwest of the city. It contains a temple and a pagoda which reportedly date from the year 247, but have been destroyed and rebuilt many times. The present 40m/131ft high, seven-story pagoda of brick and wood dates back to 977. Around every story runs a balcony with a canopy-roof over it. The last time the various temple buildings were restored was at the end of the 19th C Buddhist ceremonies are regularly held here.