Nanxiang Twin Pagodas
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The Nanxiang Twin Pagodas are found in Jiading's Nanxiang town. They date back to the Southern Dynasty (AD 420-589) and are representative of period architecture. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
The Nanxiang Twin Pagodas, located in Jiading's Nanxiang town, were built in the Southern Dynasty (AD 420-589) and are currently the oldest cultural heritage in the town. The ancient pagodas are eight-sided, seven stories and 11 meters high. Completely built with bricks, they are finely crafted and imitate the famed wooden-structured towers that are found in South China.
They are of high artistic value and are useful to academic studies on ancient Chinese architecture, religion, and local history. The current pagodas have been renovated to reflect the original designs.
Address: Jiefang street, Nanxiang town, Jiading district, Shanghai
Jiading Villa Garden Hotel
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Exterior of Jiading Villa Garden Hotel in Jiading district, Shanghai. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
Jiading Villa Garden Hotel, built in 1942, used to be a private mansion and was later renovated into a high-end reception venue by the local government. It has received state leaders and many important foreign guests.
The villa consists of a three-story main building and a three-story attached building. The building resembles the style of classic gardens in the Jiangnan area (the region south of the Yangtze River) in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and attracts a large number of photography enthusiasts.
Address: No 321, Zhouqiao South Street, Jiading district, Shanghai