Square Pagoda Tianfei Palace

Square Pagoda Tianfei Palace

Square Pagoda Tianfei Palace is a cultural tourism attraction.

Square Pagoda Tianfei Palace is the only surviving remnant of a Mazu temple in the Shanghai area today. In 1978, due to municipal construction, it was relocated from the foot of Henan Road Bridge in Shanghai to Square Pagoda Garden. It is situated in the northeast corner of the central square of Square Pagoda Garden. The main hall is graceful, with soaring upturned eaves, a broad foundation, and a majestic presence. Covering an area of 330 square meters and standing 17 meters tall, it features a brick-and-wood structure with exquisitely intricate carvings that reflect the architectural characteristics of the late Qing Dynasty. The hall houses plaques and couplets inscribed by contemporary calligraphers such as Wu Jianxian, Chen Peiqiu, and Zhou Hui?.

In October 1993, Square Pagoda Tianfei Palace was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Songjiang County. It was originally a teahouse in Square Pagoda Garden. In 2001, the palace underwent major renovations. In 2002, the Pujiang Mazu cultural elements and facilities of Square Pagoda Tianfei Palace were restored, and on September 28 of the same year, the “Pujiang Mazu Consecration Ceremony” and the “Shanghai Square Pagoda Tianfei Palace Opening Ceremony” were held.