The Chenghuang Temple Tourist Area is home to two major attractions, Yu Garden and the Old City God Temple, which are must-visit places for first-time visitors to Shanghai. Here, one can experience the local customs and flavors of Shanghai, including authentic local snacks and traditional dishes.
At night, the area is illuminated by colorful landscape lights on the ancient-style buildings, making it a beautiful sightseeing spot. Located in the eastern part of Huangpu District in the city center, 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 small attractions such as the Jiuqu Bridge and the Lake Heart Pavilion. The Nanxiang steamed buns here are not to be missed, and one can also sit in the Lvbo Lang restaurant, enjoying traditional Shanghai dishes while watching the bustling crowd below.
The Chenghuang Temple Tourist Area is a place bustling with people all year round, as it is also a well-known commercial district. Here, there are several small commodity wholesale malls, comprehensive shopping centers, numerous gold and jewelry shops, and many old-established restaurants. One can also purchase various Shanghai specialties here. The area is open all year round, 24 hours a day.
