City God Temple of Shanghai

City God Temple Of Shanghai

The City God Temple or Chenghuang Miao (Chinese: 上海城隍庙; pinyin: Shànghǎi Chénghuángmiào) is a temple located in Shanghai, China, within the old walled city. Today the "City God Temple" not only refers to the large temple complex, but also the traditional district of commerce in the city, surrounding the temple. There are over a hundred stores and shops in this area, and most of these store buildings are nearly a century old. The temple connects to the Yuyuan Garden, another landmark of the old city.

The temple is colloquially known in Shanghai as the "Old City God Temple", in reference to a later "New City God Temple", which no longer exists.

Read more about City God Temple Of Shanghai:  History, The City Gods, New City God Temple

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