The Chenghuang Temple Tourist Area, home to the Yu Garden and the Old City God Temple, is a must-visit destination for first-time visitors to Shanghai. Here, one can experience the local customs and culture of Shanghai, as well as taste authentic Shanghai snacks and traditional cuisine. At night, the ancient-style buildings are adorned with colorful landscape lights, making the area a stunning spectacle.
Located in the eastern part of Huangpu District, in the heart of the city, the Chenghuang Temple Tourist Area is a large area that combines sightseeing, shopping, and dining. In addition to the two main paid attractions, Yu Garden and the Old City God Temple, there are also open attractions such as the Jiuqu Bridge and the Lake Pavilion. The Nanxiang soup dumplings here are not to be missed, and one can also sit in the Lvbo Lang restaurant, enjoying traditional Shanghai dishes while observing the bustling crowd below.
The Chenghuang Temple Tourist Area is a place that is always bustling with people, as it is also a well-known commercial district. There are several wholesale malls for small commodities and comprehensive shopping centers, numerous gold and jewelry shops, and many old-established restaurants. Here, one can also purchase a variety of Shanghai specialties. The area is open all year round, 24 hours a day.
