Pagoda temple ensemble Lanhua, is located in the southern district of Shanghai - the famous landmark of the city. The temple is one of the oldest and largest Buddhist temples in Shanghai. The pagoda was built in close proximity to the temple Lanhua.

It is assumed that built pagodas and temples at one time, in the year 247 BC. e. Then, during the war, destroyed them together, they were later restored again - just once.

Sorokametrovoy octagonal pagoda consists of 7 storeys and is made of brick and wood. At each corner of the pagoda eaves on all tiers, hanging bells, clearly visible in the distance.

In spite of the extraordinary beauty of Shanghai pagoda, has for many decades, it is closed to the public. Staff explain this by saying that the age of the pagoda about two thousand years. Only permanent restoration and reconstruction allow many to date to keep an ancient building in a more or less stable.

Inability to see the inner meaning of the ancient temple in China has long been attached to it an aura of unreality and a certain mystique, as the existing building and the like, but hides all of its hard appearance.

However, the appearance of this majestic building multilevel, no doubt, worthy and architectural awards and praise! An unusual story, a unique noble colors, intricate floor-tiers, and today make the pagoda is very attractive for tourists from around the world!

In the same church four main halls. Of these the most impressive so-called Great Hall. This is where the famous statue of Buddha, covered with gold leaf. Temple Library is the repository of antiques and art, Buddhist sutras and tools for various ceremonies.

Modern buildings have been built in the XIX century. A recent reconstruction finished in 1979. During her preserved location, it is a hallmark of cultural monuments Sunskoy era.

Today, the temple and pagoda road divides. The large park to the west of the temple is adjacent to the fence. Peach orchard belonging to the monastery is also famous among tourists. In the spring, when, among the picturesque stones and peonies blooming peach trees, flocked here an incredible number of tourists eager to see this amazing harmony of stone and flowers.