Visit old houses, temples, and streets in Shanghai - the City God Temple
The City God Temple of Shanghai is a Taoist temple located at No. 249 Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, originally known as Jinshan Temple, dedicated to the Han dynasty general and Marquis of Bolu, Huo Guang, hence also known as Huo Guang Xingci. The temple was first built during the Yongle period of the Ming dynasty (1403-1424), and by the Daoguang era of the Qing dynasty, the temple complex gradually expanded, with continuous additions to its buildings. Since the Daoguang era, the City God Temple has been repeatedly damaged by wars. In the 22nd year of Daoguang (1842), British troops captured Wusong, and used the City God Temple as their base, resulting in the destruction of the halls; subsequently, due to war damage, there are records of renovations in the 4th year of Tongzhi (1865), the 7th year (1868), and the 11th year of the Republic of China (1922); after the establishment of the People's Republic of China, all halls except the main hall of the City God Temple were closed, preserving the statues, but in April 1966, some statues in the Shanghai City God Temple were destroyed during the 'Cultural Revolution'; after 1994, the Shanghai City God Temple Restoration Committee was established, and the temple has been gradually restored and opened to the public.
The architectural style of the City God Temple's halls belongs to the southern grand style, but still retains the layout of the Ming dynasty. Overall, the City God Temple has three main halls: the first hall is dedicated to Huo Guang; the second to Qin Yubo; and the third to the wife of the City God. The complex faces south and is arranged along a central axis, with structures including the main gate, the second gate, the opera tower, and the main hall. The temple's main buildings include the main hall, Yuan Chen Hall, and the Parents' Hall, among a total of twelve halls, covering an area of over 3,000 square meters. The main religious activities of the City God Temple include the 'Three Patrols Meeting' on Qingming Festival, the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, and the first day of the tenth lunar month every year. Various cultural activities are also held at different times of the year, including sacrifices, incense offerings, and scripture writing.
A landmark area to see the traditional side of Shanghai. This place is definitely another must visit spots for tourists, and located next to Yu Garden.
The city temple during the Spring Festival is more beautiful than usual. This year's city temple is especially beautiful. All kinds of dragon shapes are very beautiful, so there are a lot of tourists to go, people from all over the country to Shanghai to check in, although a little watery feeling, especially Jiuqu Bridge, but everyone is in a good mood for the New Year, the air is full of festive celebrations.
This year's Dragon Year, this year's Chenghuang Temple layout is also very beautiful, so there are really many tourists to visit~ Whether it is night or night, it is very beautiful~ Of course, it is better after the lights are on~ The whole Chenghuang Temple is in addition to the festive, [ Dragon 🐉] The elements are full, very suitable for taking pictures~ In addition to many people, Still worth a visit~
The Shanghai Chenghuang Temple, one of the three major temples of the Yangtze River, is not very large in scale, but the content is very rich. The biggest highlight is a "big abacus" hanging high on the Yimen, the book "not calculated by people", the bead dialing 9736720123568, the house contains the heavens and the earth, the yin and yang five lines of tai chi four elephants and three living things, etc. In addition, the "group of immortal murals" around the main hall and the "sculpture of the gods and soldiers" on the roof are also a must. In fact, Chenghuang Temple, Yu Garden and Yu Garden business district are three different concepts, many people, especially tour groups, are generally just around Jiuqu Bridge to eat and stroll, many wonderful things are not to take care of.
The lights are very beautiful and enter the fairy tale world.
It’s good to spend a lot of money in a hurry, but it’s pretty good, but everyone who spends money will be less. The exhibits in the chocolate museum are still very realistic. For example, the green bag, Van Gogh’s starry sky, etc. are all made of chocolate. Old craftsmen pinch mud people.