What other ancient pagodas worth reading in Shanghai, besides Xuhui Longhua Pagoda and Songjiang Square Pagoda Culture | Diandian | Xuhui Longhua Pagoda
Shanghai is a modern metropolis and also a historic and cultural ancient city. As for the ancient pagoda in Shanghai, the most famous one is the Longhua Pagoda.
The Longhua Pagoda stands opposite the Longhua Ancient Temple. According to legend, it was built by Sun Quan in the tenth year of the Chiwu reign of the Eastern Wu dynasty in the Three Kingdoms period to show filial piety to his mother, also known as the Bao'en Pagoda; In the late Tang Dynasty, it was destroyed by war, and in the second year of the Taiping Xingguo reign of the Northern Song Dynasty, it was rebuilt by the King of Wu Yue, Qian Chu; After the liberation of Shanghai, the tower brake and core column at the top of the tower were replaced, and the tower body and base were original from the Song Dynasty.
The ancient pagoda is majestic and tall, exquisite and transparent. Back then, when people climbed the tower and gazed into the distance, they could see the dotted sails of the river and the vast expanse of smoke and mist. As the poem goes, "Climbing the tower and gazing at the extreme Pudong, boats sail and wind one by one, and the scenery of Jiangcun is often seen in the land, which is different from the nearby water towers." The "Autumn River Pagoda Shadow" is also one of the eight scenic spots of Longhua, and the Longhua Pagoda is known as the "crown of pagodas" in Shanghai.
The square pagoda in the southeast of Songjiang City is also quite famous, and the top of the pagoda is now composed of a pagoda with a height of up to 8 meters, including a compound basin, a phase wheel, and a treasure bottle. There are four iron ropes tied from the pointed top to the eaves of the nine story four cornered tower, also known as the "Wave Wind Rope". There are copper bells tied at the raised corners of the tower eaves, named "startled birds". The wind blows copper bells, and the jingling sound is pleasant and pleasant, echoing for miles and miles. The Songjiang Bamboo Branch Poem goes: "The towering tower towers in the Brahmin Palace, amidst the golden and blue mist. There are thirty-six floating slaughterhouses near the sea, how can they be as exquisite as a square tower."
There is also a square tower in Shanghai, called Fahua Pagoda, also known as Jinsha Pagoda, located in the center of Jiading Town, towering in the bustling streets and markets. This tower was first built during the Kaixi period of the Southern Song Dynasty. It consists of seven towers, with teapot doors on all four sides and flat seats, railings, and eaves on each floor. "Jinsha Sunset" is one of the cultural landmarks in Jiading.
There is a Qinglong Pagoda in Qingpu, located in Qinglong Village, Baihe Town. This place was originally the ancient Qinglong Town and was a famous foreign trade port during the Tang and Song dynasties. The Qinglong Pagoda is a "temple first and then tower". During the Tang Tianbao period, Baode Temple was built, and in the first year of Changqing, it was rebuilt as Longfu Temple. In the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Kangxi traveled south to Qinglong and named the temple "Jiyun Zen Temple". After the tower was renovated, it was called "Jiyun Zen Temple Pagoda".
The Qinglong Pagoda was originally a brick and wood structure, in the form of a seven story octagonal pavilion, reaching a height of over 41 meters. However, after experiencing wind, rain, and long-term disrepair, what we see now is only the brick body, which is about 30 meters high. It looks very ancient and full of a sense of vicissitudes.
There is also a distinctive leaning tower in Shanghai, which is the Jewelry Protection Tower built in the middle of the Tianma Mountain. In ancient times, Tianma Mountain was called Gan Mountain, and it was said that it was where the generals of the state of Wu forged swords. Tianma Mountain has two peaks in the north and south, which are shaped like a steed with a bow and bow, hence it was later called Tianma Mountain. Tianma Mountain is the highest mountain among the "Nine Peaks of Songjiang", but its altitude is only about 98 meters.
The Leaning Tower was built in the second year of Yuanfeng in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is said to have been built by Xu Wenquan, a native of Hengshan Township, and was rebuilt in the fifth year of Chunyou in the Southern Song Dynasty. Although this tower is 18 meters high, it appears handsome and upright. In the 27th year of the Shaoxing reign of the Southern Song Dynasty, Emperor Gaozong bestowed five colored relics to be hidden inside the pagoda, hence it is also known as the Guardian Jewelry Light Pagoda.
In the 53rd year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, the Pearl Tower suffered a fire, and the wooden escalators and floor slabs inside the tower were burned down. The tower ladder, waist eaves, and flat seats were also damaged, leaving only the bare brick tower body. Many people came to dismantle bricks and search for treasures, resulting in a large hole forming at the bottom of the tower. In addition, due to the unstable foundation, the tower body gradually tilts towards the southeast direction.
There are also ancient pagodas in Shanghai, such as Mao Pagoda and Wanshou Pagoda in Qingpu, Xiudao Pagoda in Songjiang, Nanxiang Temple Brick Pagoda in Jiading, and Huayan Pagoda in Jinshan. These ancient pagodas were once landmark buildings in various regions, carrying heavy historical memories and worth reading.
