Old City God's (Chenghuang) Temple (Lao Chenghuang Miao) [老城隍庙]

  • Address:249 Fangbang Zhonglu, Huangpu District,Shanghai
    上海市黄浦区方浜中路249号(安仁街与旧校场路间)
  • Contact: 021 6386 5700  
  • Opening hours: 08:30 - 16:30
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This Taoist temple is located to the south of Yan'an Road, on Fangbang Zhonglu. It is comprised of numerous elegantly decorated halls, including the Grand Hall, Yama Palace and the Xuzhen God Hall. It also has two beautiful gardens.

The temple was first built by a Ming Dynasty official named Zhangshouyue. It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times many times during wars and periods of upheaval. The temple that stands today was built in 1926. The area around it is dotted with shops selling local specialties, jewelry and snacks.

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