City God Temple of Shanghai
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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,[1] 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 | |
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上海城隍庙 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Taoism |
District | Huangpu |
Deity | Shanghai city gods |
Status | Open |
Location | |
Location | 249 Fangbang Middle Road, Shanghai |
Country | China |
Geographic coordinates | 31°13′40″N 121°29′17″E |
Architecture | |
Completed | 1403; 621 years ago (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.[2]