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What are the opening hours of Longhua Temple in Shanghai?

Longhua Temple in Shanghai is open from 7: 00 to 19: 00.

Introduction of attractions of Longhua Temple in Shanghai;

Longhua Temple is the oldest and largest ancient temple in Shanghai, with a history of 1700 years. The name of the temple comes from the story of Maitreya Bodhisattva becoming a Buddha under Longhua tree in Buddhist scriptures. At present, most of the temples in Longhua Temple belong to the buildings in Tongzhi and Guangxu periods in Qing Dynasty, and they retain the format of the seven halls system in Galand in Song Dynasty, including Maitreya Hall, Tianwang Hall, Ursa Major Hall, three temples, abbot's room and Tibetan Scripture Building in turn.

The bell tower on the side of the Tianwang Temple is three stories high, and there is a bronze bell of Qinglong cast in the 20th year of Guangxu reign of Qing Dynasty. It is about 2 meters high, with a diameter of 1.3 meters and a weight of over 5 tons. Longhua Night Bell is also one of the eight scenic spots in Shanghai in the past. There are various versions of the Tripitaka Sutra, Buddhist Sutra and various precious cultural relics on the Buddhist Scripture Building, including the 7 18 letter given to the Tripitaka Sutra during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, which is called the Three Treasures of Longhua Temple Town Temple. Qian Lian Po Lu Zhishen Giant Buddha; The royal government issued a golden seal.