12/43.- Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, Chinese Temple
The Chinese Temple in Yu Yuan Garden is one
of the nicest in Shanghai. The temple has a long history,
dating
back to the Yuan Dynasty. This temple is dedicated to
the City god.
Another temple in Yuyuan Garden is the Chenxiang
Temple, one of the biggest Buddhism temples in China. This temple
used to belong to the owner of the Yuyuan Garden. One of the
things that
have
made this temple famous is its eagle wood Buddha
statue. On Rainy days the statue releases a strong aroma.
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