# Old City God Temple (老城隍庙)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 5/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** 8：30—16：30
- **Time needed:** 1–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Near Chenghuangmiao Yuyuan (城隍庙豫园) bus stop, Yuyuan (豫园) metro station Don't miss Nanxiang xiaolongbao, Songyunlou's Eight-Treasure Rice, Songyuelou's vegetarian buns, and Shanghai cuisine at Green Wave Corridor (绿波廊), among others.
- **Good for:** Architecture, Ethnic Culture, Waterfront

## About Old City God Temple

A crash course in old Shanghai folk culture.
The Old City God Temple has long been like a grand temple fair that never ends. Whatever you might look for at other temple fairs, you'll find here, with its snacks and distinctive handicrafts the most famous of all.
The Old City God Temple was built during the Yongle era of the Ming dynasty. Historically, the temple was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. The current temple was built in 1926 and rebuilt on a large scale in the 1990s, becoming a large, antique-style architectural complex and commercial district. The renovated old temple may have lost some of the atmosphere of the old city district, yet visitors still flock here, a testament to its enduring charm. The saying “Gold from the Old Temple brings you good luck” is known far and wide.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 945. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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