Chenxiang Pavilion, Buddhist temple in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Chenxiang Pavilion is a Buddhist temple in Huangpu District, Shanghai, comprising several different halls and pavilions across its grounds. These buildings house shrines, gathering spaces, and memorial areas dedicated to various religious figures and teachers.
The temple was originally founded during the early days of the Ming Dynasty and experienced significant rebuilding during the Qing Dynasty period. This reconstruction phase brought structural improvements that expanded the sanctuary and strengthened its religious function.
The temple carries the name Chenxiang Pavilion after a legendary tale of divine salvation and serves as an important place for Buddhist worship visited by many people today. The halls display traditional Chinese religious art and sculptures that shape the daily prayer life of devotees.
The site is walkable and easily accessible from various public transport options. Visitors should note that entering the temple requires observing certain behavioral rules and that long weekends and religious holidays can bring larger crowds.
Inside the temple stands a notable Guanyin statue that was donated by Buddhist devotees from Hong Kong and differs from other statues on the grounds. The statue was deliberately brought to the temple to establish a connection between the mainland and the island community.
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