| Songjiang Square Pagoda | |||||||
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| Chinese | 松江方塔 | ||||||
| Literal meaning | Songjiang Square Pagoda | ||||||
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| Xingshengjiao Temple Pagoda | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 興聖教寺塔 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 兴圣教寺塔 | ||||||
| Literal meaning | Xingshengjiao Temple Pagoda | ||||||
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The Songjiang Square Pagoda or Songjiang Fangta, officially the Xingshengjiao Temple Pagoda, is a Buddhist pagoda in the old town of Songjiang in suburban Shanghai. Originally built in the 11th century, it is the only structure remaining from the Xingshengjiao Temple, and is now enclosed in the Fangta Park. The 9-story pagoda is 48.5 meters (159 ft) tall, and it has become Songjiang's most famous landmark.