Author Archives: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
Magnificent Longhua Temple
0The famed Longhua Temple is a Buddhist shrine devoted to the Buddha Maitreya. It has the distinction of being Shanghai’s most authentic, largest and best preserved temple compound. The temple presents the architectural appearance of a monastery of the Song Dynasty although many of the buildings were constructed in later periods. The temple compound features numerous imposing halls and artworks such as Buddha statues and statues of the Guardians of Buddhist Law and arhats (Buddhist …
Captivating Jing An Temple
0Jing An Temple located in the downtown area of the city is one of Shanghai’s most renowned Buddhist temples. The shrine inherits a historical legacy stretching back almost eight centuries. The enthralling temple features three major halls; the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall and the Three Sage Hall. The temple is noted for containing the largest jade statue of Sakyamuni Buddha in mainland China.Visitors desiring a fine Shanghai hotel will be pleased by …
Explore the wonder of China through Shanghai Xin Tian Di
0Shanghai Xin Tian Di is a pedestrian walkway situated in the middle of Shanghai, south of Huaihai Zhong Lu. It is fast becoming a modern attraction of significant importance because of its unique way that explores the vast metropolis of Shanghai by walking through its sheltered streets. This promenade is composed of architecture that has origins in the famed Shikumen architecture concept in its walls and exterior which are unique to Shanghai coupled with contemporary …
