Shanghai Chenghuang Miao (City God Temple)

Shanghai, China

The Shanghai Chenghuang Miao, also known as City God Temple is situated at Middle Fangbang Road in Shanghai. The temple was built for protecting inhabitants of the city and a visit to Shanghai without reaching the temple is incomplete. It has an area of 2,000 square meters with nine palaces - God of Fortune Palace, Cihang Palace, Huo Guang Palace, Sixty-year Cycle Palace, City God Palace, Guansheng Palace, Wenchang Palace, Empress Palace and Parents Palace. As a visitor, you can pray at the temple, participate in cockfighting, acrobatic performances or watch folk performances and there are restaurants serving local dishes along the street.

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