Longhua Temple & Botanical Gardens

South of downtown is the oldest monastery in Shanghai

The boys enjoyed the Longhua temple
(Longhua refers to the tree under which Buddha achieved enlightenment)

Trying to keep up with them -
You can see the pagoda in the background

The boys quickly learned how to idol worship

more worship

One of the many monks

Incense was everywhere and this place smelled like we were camping.

We then headed to the botanical gardens where were attacked -
Isaac was sleeping in the stroller but he wouldn't come out to meet the many cameras.

We finally found an area without herds of people.

If looks could kill

The boys couldn't pass up the always-present rides.

I think this helicopter ride is from the 70's

I'm amazed we didn't have any injuries from this ride.