City God Temple of Shanghai
City God Temple of Shanghai is a scenic area in Shanghai, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 城隍庙
- City
- Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 31.2278759, 121.4881711
About City God Temple of Shanghai
Shanghai City God Temple is located at No. 249 Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. It was originally the Jinshan Temple (also known as Huo Guangxing Temple) and was dedicated to the Western Han Dynasty general Bo Luhou Huo Guang. The Shanghai City God Temple was built in the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty (1403-1424). It is dedicated to Qin Yubo, the Shanghai City God. It is adjacent to Yuyuan Garden and has a total area of more than 3,000 square meters. It is an orthodox temple of Taoism. Together with the snacks of the Old City God Temple, the lotus pond, the pavilion in the center of the lake and the Jiuqu Bridge, it forms the unique tourism and cultural card of Shanghai's "Old City".
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit City God Temple of Shanghai with a local guide?
Open the Shanghai page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.