Shanghai / Old City Sights

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• Temple of the Town Gods (城隍廟 Chénghuángmiào), 249 Bangzhong Lu, www.shchm.org. A well-known Taoist temple not far from Yuyuan, the biggest example of traditional Chinese architecture in Shanghai. You can find local snacks and food as well as other traditional Chinese decorations.
• Dajing Tower, 269 Dajing Lu.
• Old City Wall, 269 Dajingge Lu 269. The small surviving part of the city wall
• Jiu Qu Qiao Bridge.

Yuyuan Gardens

• Yuyuan Garden (Garden of Contentment) (豫园), 29 Chenxiangge Lu, ☎ +86 021-63282465, yugarden.com.cn. A traditional Chinese Ming-style private garden, originally built in 1559 but ransacked and restored several times since then. Entrance price is worth it for the many exquisite Chinese pavilions, seemingly never-ending paths, and sculpted gardens within. Near the garden, the famous zigzag bridge and its teahouse (see Drinking) can be visited. The bazaar near the garden is always crowded with tourists. ¥40.
• Chenxiang Ge Temple.
• Baiyun Guan Temple, Baiyun Guan Lu.
• Xiaotayuan Mosque, Xiaotaoyuan Jie 52.
• Wenmiao Temple, Wenmiao Lu 215.

• Introduction to Old City
• Old City Sights
• Old City Activities
• Old City Money and Shopping
• Eating in Old City
• Drinking in Old City

• www.shchm.org
• yugarden.com.cn