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 Address:   235 Zhongshan Road(e) 上海松江中山中路235號  
 Known as:   鏉炬睙鏂瑰 Xingshengjiao pagoda    
 Description:   Located on Zhongshan Road(E) of Songjiang County, the Fang Ta was erected in Yuan You period of the Song Dynasty(949-1094 AD.),has a history of 400 years. It is one of the best-known pagodas south of the Yangtse River and follows the type of Buddhist square pagoda of Tang Dynasty. In front of the Square Pagoda stands a brick screen wall on which is sculptured a legendary creature named “Tan” featuring deer’s antlers, lion’s tail , dragon’s scale and ox’s hoofs.This pagoda was completed in the 11th century under the Song dynasty, although it is in the style of the earlier Tang dynasty, marking the period in which construction began. Recently restored in its former elegance, over half of the original wood is still intact  
 Province   Shanghai Direction
 Metro :
  Songjiang Xincheng (L9)  
 District   Songjiang    
 City   Sheshan  Comments :      Official Web:    
 Genre   Park-Garden      Related links:   http://en.chinahotel  
 Best exposure   AM-PM         http://www.shanghai-  
 Rating             http://www.shanghai-  
 Opening time   n/a            
 Entry fee   12 RMB     GPS:    
                     
    
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