Located in the Huangpu district, the Shanghai Chenghuang Temple is one of the city’s most important religious sites. Offering a fascinating insight into the rich cultural heritage of Shanghai, this site which is also known as the City God Temple dates back to the Ming Dynasty though it has since then been destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries. The temple features such sites of interest as the Grand Hall and Xuzhen God Hall as well as the West and East gardens. Covering an area of over 10,000 square metres, this sacred site is visited by devotees especially during such cultural events as the Sanxun Festival.
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