Shanghai City God Temple is located in the south of Yu Garden, also known as the Old Town God Temple. It is a famous Taoist temple in Shanghai, and also a time-honored holy place for praying. Here you can feel the religious culture of Shanghai.
The City God Temple was built in the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty (1403-1424), a little earlier than the Yu Garden, but it was severely damaged during the "Cultural Revolution" (in 1960's), and then restored to its full appearance after restoration. There are nine halls in the temple, including the Grand Hall, Jiazi Hall, God of Wealth Hall, Cihang Hall, and City God Hall.
The City God Temple is located in the old city in the east of Huangpu District in the center of the city. It is a large area integrating sightseeing, shopping and catering. In addition to the Yu Garden and the Old Town God Temple, the two main toll attractions, there are also small open attractions such as Jiuqu Bridge and Lake Pavilion. You can't miss Nanxiang Xiaolongbao here. You can also sit in the Green Wave Corridor Restaurant, taste Shanghai local dishes and enjoy the crowds coming and going downstairs.
The City God Temple Tourist Area is a place full of people all the year round, because it is also a famous commercial area. There are several small commodity wholesale malls and comprehensive shopping malls here, as well as many gold and jewelry stores, as well as numerous old restaurants. Here, you can also purchase various local specialties from Shanghai.
The City God Temple is a must see attraction for tourists visiting Shanghai for the first time. Here, tourists can experience the folk customs of Shanghai and taste authentic Shanghai snacks and local cuisine. And every night, the colorful landscape lights on the antique architectural complex also make this a beautiful scenery line.
Travel Tips
Address: No. 249 Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Tel: 021-63284494
Opening Hours: 08:30-16:30
Ticket price: CNY 10
