Shanghai City God's Temple / 上海城隍庙

Category

• Religious
• Historical

Why Visit

• Experience one of Shanghai's most important Taoist temples
• Discover traditional Chinese folk religion and Taoist culture
• Admire classic Jiangnan architecture
• Easily combined with Yu Garden (豫园) and Yuyuan Bazaar (豫园商城)
• Try famous Shanghai snacks nearby, including xiaolongbao and tangyuan.

Suggested Duration

1–2 hours

Best Visiting Time

08:30–10:30

Suitable For

• History lovers
• Culture enthusiasts
• Religious visitors
• First-time visitors

Tips

• Dress respectfully, as this is an active Taoist temple
• Burn incense only in designated areas
• Visit Yu Garden — City God's Temple — Yuyuan Bazaar in one itinerary
• Avoid Lunar New Year and major Chinese festivals if you prefer fewer crowds, as the temple becomes extremely busy.

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

No

Reservation Max.

No need to make an appointment.

Opening Hours

08:30–16:30

Address (English & Chinese)

No. 249 Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
上海市黄浦区方浜中路249号
(4A景区)

Note

Ticket price: 10 元. You can download the guidance audio through their WeChat official account for better understanding.