Description of the attraction
The City Guardian God Temple is a very popular place in Shanghai. The building was built back in 1403, but it burned and destroyed many times. In 1926, a global reconstruction of the temple was carried out, and he acquired a modern look. And since 2006 this place has been visited by tourists and believers.
The territory of the temple, the area of which is more than 10 thousand square meters. m., adjacent to the Yuyuan Garden. Both of these places are created for peace, harmony and tranquility. Here you can feel the unity of man with nature. Taoists visit the temple for prayer and worship.
The temple building is a large dark stone fortress that has a multi-level roof similar to several pagodas. At the entrance to the temple, you can see 8 statues of immortals, and on the gate there are red Chinese lanterns and golden hieroglyphs. Inside the temple, everything is also done in red and gold.
The famous tea house is located inside the temple complex. And for a long time, it has been customary to hold holiday fairs on the territory. There are especially many visitors here these days. In addition, a shopping area with small shops and branded boutiques, as well as small cafes where you can eat, is just a short distance away.
