Yuanying Pagoda

Located in the Xilin Buddhism Temple, this octagonal pagoda has seven floors, built with bricks and wood during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

It’s the tallest ancient pagoda in Shanghai at a height of 46.5 meters. The inscription of the pagoda’s name was written by Master Hongyi (1880-1942), one of the best-known Buddhists, who was also a painter, calligrapher, musician and educator.

The pagoda’s body was laid by bricks painted with portraits of Buddha. In the back of the pagoda, there are two stone slabs erected in 1392 and 1448, where detailed history about the pagoda is recorded.