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| Baolian Nunnery | ||||||||||
| Address: | Jiefang County, Gaoxing Town | |||||||||
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| Description: |
With a history of more than 500 years, the only Buddhist nunnery
in Gaoqiao area was originally built to protect local people
from a “water monster” that later turned out to be a giant fish. The nunnery suffered the ravages of time. Its only remaining relic is an ancient well that provided drinking water for wayfarers. All the stone steles, scriptures and inscribed boards of the nunnery were destroyed during the “cultural revolution” (1966-76), and its buildings were once turned into factories and workshops. But it doesn’t mean that the site is not worth a visit. Many people who chance upon it almost by accident say it is one of the solemnest Buddhist sites they have ever seen. Unlike other temples filled with smoke and people, this site is quiet and clean. The nunnery doesn’t allow visitors to burn joss sticks. Address: No. 36, Jiefang Village, Jingting Donggou Village• |
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| Province | Shanghai |
Direction Metro : |
South Waigaoqiao (L6) | |||||||
| District | Pudong | |||||||||
| City | Shanghai | Comments : | Official Web: | Link to Official web site | ||||||
| Genre | Temple | Related links: | ||||||||
| Best exposure | AM | |||||||||
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| Opening time | N/A | |||||||||
| Entry fee | Free | GPS: | ||||||||
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