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City God Temple
The City God Temple sits in Shanghai's old city, where traditional halls, lively lanes and local commerce reveal an older urban character.
Why it matters
City God Temple
At the heart of Shanghai's old city, the City God Temple connects local religious tradition with the lanes and commerce around Yuyuan. It reveals a layer of the city that predates the Bund and Pudong.
← Back to the city guideWhat to notice
- 01Temple architecture and local belief
- 02The lanes and everyday atmosphere of the old city
- 03A natural cultural pairing with Yuyuan Garden
Shanghai · City God Temple
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