City God Temple of Shanghai

The City God Temple or Temple of the City Gods (simplified Chinese: 上海城隍庙; traditional Chinese: 上海城隍廟; pinyin: Shànghǎi Chénghuángmiào; Shanghainese: Zånhae Zenwånmio), officially the City Temple of Shanghai, is a folk temple located in the old city of Shanghai. It commemorates the elevation of Shanghai to municipal status and is the site of the veneration of three Chinese figures honored as the city gods of the town. It is also known by some locals as the "Old City God Temple", in reference to a later "New City God Temple" which no longer exists.

City Temple of Shanghai
上海城隍庙
Aerial view of the City God Temple
Religion
AffiliationTaoism
DistrictHuangpu
DeityShanghai city gods
StatusOpen
Location
Location249 Fangbang Middle Road, Shanghai
CountryChina
Shown within China
Geographic coordinates31°13′40″N 121°29′17″E
Architecture
Completed1403 (1403)

In Chinese, "Chenghuangmiao" is also used as the name of the commercial district near the temple. This is generally known in English as Yu Garden, after a nearby Chinese garden.

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