The City Temple of Shanghai
★★★★Taoist TemplesNighttime sightseeing
No. 249 Fangbin Middle Road, Huangpu District
Description
The City God Temple of Shanghai is located in the Chenghuangmiao Tourist Area in Shanghai. It is an important Taoist Temple in Shanghai and has a history of nearly 600 years. The "City God Temple" signboard is hung on the entrance to the main hall, while famous Han Dynasty general Huo Guang, Celebrity of Yuan Dynasty Qin Yubo and Opium War Hero Chen Huacheng are worshipped inside. There has been a constant flow of visitors to the temple as praying for peace here is known to be auspicious. Do visit this historical site when you are in Shanghai!