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Longhua Temple
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- Name
- Longhua Temple
- Continent
- ASIA
- Alt Name:
- -
- Country:
- China
- Period:
- Imperial China
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 900AD - 999AD
- City/Town:
- Shanghai
- Figure:
- Song Dynasty
- Resorts:
- Shanghai,
- Related:
- Longhua Martyrs Cemetery,
about Longhua Temple
The Longhua Temple in Shanghai is a Buddhist monastery dating back to 977AD, although a temple has existed on the site since 687 AD. As the largest of Shanghai’s temples, it is a popular site together with its pagoda and nineteenth century bell.
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contact details
Address: Longhua Xi Lu, Shanghai, China
Phone: Contact local tourist office
useful information
Directions:
The Longhua Temple is located in Shanghai. Take bus 41 or the metro to Shanghai Stadium and then a cab.
Ticket Information:
The Longhua Temple is open daily, 7am-4:30pm. Admission costs around 10 Yen.
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longhua_Temple
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