Shanghai - Pagoda of Longevity

(Local Name: Wanshou Ta) The Pagoda of Longevity was erected in 1743 by the occupants of the town of Qingpu, 31km/19mi to the west of Shanghai, to wish the emperor Qianlong a long life. He did in fact answer their prayers and considerably lowered the taxes to be paid. The pagoda was originally made from bricks and wood, although the wooden section was destroyed by fire in 1883.