Introducing Chenghuangmiao Market
Located at the center of Shanghai, Chenghuang Temple, or the City God Temple, is one of the key historical sites in Shanghai. It was originally built during the Yongle reign (1403-1424) of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and welcomed its most prosperous period in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Chenghuangmiao Market is the traditional district of commerce in the city, surrounding the temple. There are over a hundred stores and shops in this area, and most of these store buildings are nearly a century old. Chenghuangmiao Market connects to the Yuyuan Garden, another landmark of the old city.
Chenghuangmiao Market Fast Facts
• Nama Cina: Cheng Huang Miao Shi Chang 城隍庙市场
• Masa Terbaik untuk Melawat: Sepanjang tahun
• Waktu Pelawat yang Disyorkan: Tentang 1 kepada 2 jam
• Aktiviti yang Perlu Dilakukan: Fotografi, Senibina, Taoism
• Waktu Pembukaan: 08:00-16:30
• Bayaran Masuk: Market is free; City God Temple entrance fee: ¥10
• Alamat: No.249, Fangbang Middle Road, Daerah Huangpu, Shanghai
What to expect at Chenghuangmiao Market
City God Temple of Shanghai is a Taoist temple. Covering an area of more than 10,000 meter persegi, City God Temple of Shanghai is made up of many halls and two gardens. Today, City God Temple of Shanghai is an important venue for religious activities in Shanghai and for international cultural exchange.
Today, It’s a wonderful place to shopping for gold jewelry, snacks, crafts, and small commodities. As the well-known attraction of Shanghai, the small commodity market gathered lots of popularity from the very beginning and attracted many businesses, so you can find almost everything here, including the holiday decoration, buttons, antique, snack, gadgets, plush, dsb.
How to get to Chenghuangmiao Market
Dengan Metro
• Naik Laluan Metro 10 and get off at Yuyuan Station (Keluar 3).
Dengan Bas
• Naik bas 267, 932 and get off at Chenghuangmiao Station.
• Naik bas No. 11, 26, 64, 304, 736, 805, 920, 926 atau 930 and get off at Xinbeimen Station.
Additional travel advice on Chenghuangmiao Market
• Please dress and behave appropriately in the temple.
• Please take care of your belongings at the market surrounding the temple.