A long bridge near Longhua Pagoda, Shanghai, 1859. The 8-facade pagoda was structured during the North Song Dynasty (960–1127). #china #bridge #shanghai #history

A night scene of 900-year-old Longhua Pagoda today in Shanghai CBD. #china #shanghai #pagoda

Longhua Pagoda, Shanghai, 1857. The pagoda, located in today's Xuhui District in Shanghai CBD, was initially built with timber during the Three Kingdoms Period in the 3rd century. The current masonry structure with 8 facades was erected during the North Song Dynasty (960–1127). #china #pagoda #shanghai #history