Chenghuangmiao Market

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
• Chinese Name: Cheng Huang Miao Shi Chang 城隍庙市场
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 1 to 2 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Architecture, Taoism
• Opening Hours: 08:00-16:30
• Entrance Fee: Market is free; City God Temple entrance fee: ¥10
• Address: No.249, Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

What to expect at Chenghuangmiao Market

City God Temple of Shanghai is a Taoist temple. Covering an area of more than 10,000 square meters, 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, etc.

How to get to Chenghuangmiao Market
By Metro
• Take Metro Line 10 and get off at Yuyuan Station (Exit 3).

By Bus
• Take bus 267, 932 and get off at Chenghuangmiao Station.
• Take bus No. 11, 26, 64, 304, 736, 805, 920, 926 or 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.