Lego Architecture 21039 Shanghai (Шанхай) [4/160] Chenghuang miao temple

Chenghuang Miao Temple

Longhua Pagoda

There’s a popular saying in Shanghai that states, “if you

want to know the city well, you must visit the Chenghuang

Miao Temple”. The temple sits in one of the most popular

traditional areas of the city and is the site of Shanghai’s

largest and oldest monastery, dating back to the 10th

century. The present version of the temple dates from

the 15th century and although much restored, is still

considered the most authentic one in the city.

The Longhau Pagoda stands in Longhua Park at the south

end of the city and is where the modern Shanghai meets

its traditional past. The classical pagoda is the best known

of the 16 historic pagodas that still stand within the city.

The seven-story structure consists of a hollow, tube-like

brick core surrounded by a wooden staircase. The exterior

is decorated with balconies, banisters and upturned

eaves. The original structure dates back to 977 AD and

due to the fragile nature of its wooden components, is no

longer open to the public.