The City God Temple is not just a place of worship; it's a bustling hub of local culture. Stepping out of the temple grounds, we found ourselves in a labyrinth of narrow alleys and bustling markets. The sounds of haggling, the sizzle of street food being cooked, and the vibrant colors of traditional goods for sale created a symphony of sensory delights. We wandered through the markets, our senses delighting in the array of sights and smells. My wife's eyes sparkled with joy as she discovered a stall selling intricately designed Chinese lanterns. We purchased one, a symbol of good fortune and a beautiful memento of our visit.

After our visit to the Yu Garden, we went over to the Old City God Temple, which is also known as Chenghuangmiao by locals. During our visit, the temple was under restoration works either the roof being refurbished, among others. Nonetheless, it was still crowded with visitors, mostly locals. According to an article we read, the Old City God Temple enjoys a high status in Shanghai, and there is an old saying “one who fails to reach the temple never reaches Shanghai”. The City God Temple was built to protect the safety of the people in the city, and the gods are regarded as patron saints in Taoism. Worth to work this visit into your itinerary when visiting Yu Garden.

As soon as my friend heard me that i was in Shanghai, she told me about this Temple. She brags about my age is getting older every year and i don't have wife, so she told me about Yue Lao (God of Love) saying visiting here might bring a great help in my love life. As she told me i visited and prayed, and currently i'm seeing a wonderful woman who also enjoys traveling and we are saving money to travel to another country together. I'm so happy that i listened to my friend and the God of Love Yue Lao.