City God Temple of Shanghai
Templo del Dios de la Ciudad de Shanghai
City God Temple of Shanghai (249 Fangbang Middle Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai) — With a rich history of nearly 600 years, City God Temple of shanghai is the most significant Taoist temple in Shanghai. The lofty temple consists of 9 halls where various statues of immortals that are believed to be in charge of certain aspect of human life receive endless worship. With the temple as the core, the old town of Shanghai (in contrast of the modern Pudong New Area) has formed a well-known City God Temple Scenic Region. Inside it there are the representative classic Yuyuan Garden and world of handicrafts and traditional art works Yuyuan Market. They both are a step away to City God Temple. Admission: RMB 10. Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (daily).