Fahua Tower
Qiaolao Street, Jiading District, Shanghai, China
Description:
Fahua Tower is a seven-story brick tower with a height of 40.83 meters, located in the Shanghai Jiading district. It was built between 1205 and 1207. Translated from Chinese, Fahua means “wisdom of the Buddha”. According to legend, students came to the tower en masse before exams to become wise.
During the Yuan (1271-1368) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties, the appearance of the structure deteriorated significantly. Only in 1608, with the support of the district authorities, a colossal restoration of the tower was carried out. Each level is equipped with railings and cornices, on which hang bells. In windy weather, a gentle chime of bells can be heard from afar. You can climb the stairs to the very top and admire the panoramic view of Shanghai.
During 1994-1996, the tower and basement were repaired, as a result of which ancient coins, jade figurines, stone sculptures, bronze and ceramic products, ancient books were found.