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Renmin Rd., Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Historiccal site; recommemended place to shop for souveniors
Shanghai Chenghuanmiao, or Shanghai Old City God Temple in English, is one of the most popular scenic area as well as shopping center for travelers. Chenghuangmiao, a famous Taosim temple in Shanghai area, is the must-see attraction when traveling in Shanghai. Here, we will write some Shanghai Cheng Huang Miao travel guide for you.
The prosperous Shanghai is decorated with blazing buildings and colorful young ladies. If you want to explore the old Shanghai, go to the old street (also called Chenghuangmiao area) and you will find the 100-year-ago Shanghai here.
The ancient memorial arch which is engraved "Shanghai Old Street" word in Chinese characters is presented to you. In this street, people will find the traditional Chinese buildings with white walls and black roofs. The people, the hanging red lanterns, the ancient memorial arch, all of these form into a picture that describe the old Shanghai.
Admiring the Architectures of the Temple
Shanghai Temple of the Town God is one of the most important and famous temple in Jiangnan area(south of the Yangtze River). It is also a significant Taoist temple in Jiangnan. At the Shanghai Temple of the Town God, you can admire the architectural design of the temple of Ming Dynasty. Town God is thought to be the patron saint of the city, who guarantee the safety of the people living in the city. Shanghai Temple of the Town God is important to every person of Shanghai and it is also a carrier of the collision and blending of Chinese and western cultures.
Burn Incense and Worship at the Shanghai Temple of the Town God
You can burn incense and worship at the Shanghai Temple of the Town God if you enter the temple. No matter you believe or not, you can just burn incense and worship at the Shanghai Temple of the Town God to wish a good result for yourself, your families or friends. And it is said that Shanghai Temple of the Town God is very efficient on worshiping on love. If you are interested, you can burn incense and worship here.
Enjoy the Gorgeous Night View of the Shanghai Temple of the Town God
The night view of the Shanghai Temple of the Town God is impressive and charming. The red buildings and upturned eaves are magnificent with the lights at night. And you will get different beautiful photos at different positions at Shanghai Temple of the Town God. If you have seen the night view of the Bund, you can see the night view of the Shanghai Temple of the Town God, which is differently beautiful. The Bund is modern, and the Shanghai Temple of the Town God is classical, which gives you obvious visual impact.
Shanghai Cheng Huang Miao is also famous as a food street in Shanghai. There are lots of famous Shanghai local snacks can be found in Chenghuangmiao Old Street. Both domestic and foreign travelers prefer to come here to have a Shanghai snack experience. The special dim sum in Lubolang Restaurant, the vegetable Chinese bum in Songyuelou, the Babao rice meal in Songyunlou, and the Nanxiang Chinese bum, all of these can be found in the old street.
Shanghai Temple of the Town God
Shanghai Temple of the Town God is located in the most prosperous area of Shanghai. It is one of the most important Taoist architectures in Shanghai. Originally built in Ming Dynasty, this temple has a history of more than 600 years. From the Ming Dynasty, the scale of this temple kept enlarging. And now it covers an area of 33,000 square meters. It was destroyed during the China’ cultural revolution period and rebuilt since 1994. Till 2004, the City God Temple recovered from the damage and has been enlarged with newly built halls such as Jiazi Hall, Chenghuang Hall, Wenchang Hall, etc.
Address: NO.1, Yichen Road, Huangpu District
Opening hours: 8:30 am -16: 00 pm
Shopping in Chenghuangmiao Shopping Mall
Chenghuangmiao area now has development into a shopping mall which is popular among travelers. Various kinds of shops such as clothing shops, toy shops and travel souvenir shops are spread here and there. And the stone road in this area will give people a feeling in the famous Chinese picture “Riverside scene of Qingming Festival”. You will get Chinese handicrafts, exclusive gifts, wonderful souvenirs and various other exquisite items in these shops.
♦ By Bus: Take the bus No.11, 26, 64, 71, 581, 801, 926 or 932 and get off at the Yu Garden Station (豫园站), it takes about 8 minutes walk to Chenghuangmiao street;
♦ By Metro: Take subway line 10 to Yu Garden Station (豫园站), then you can walk to Shanghai Temple of the Town God.
One Day Classic & Modern Shanghai Group Tour
Chenghuangmiao Old Street, Yu Garden, The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Old French Concession
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