Must-visit Chenghuangmiao Shopping District in Shanghai

A must-check-in spot for Shanghai travel❗️Here’s a comprehensive guide to Chenghuangmiao for you🎁
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Unexpectedly, you can experience this blend of traditional Chinese architecture and lively local atmosphere right in Shanghai✨ Chenghuangmiao is really great to explore. It not only features traditional temple buildings but the entire area is also one of Shanghai’s most iconic commercial streets, perfect for shopping, eating, and taking photos all in one stop👌
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📍Detailed address: No. 249 Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District
⏰Opening hours:
Summer (May 1 - September 30) 09:00-17:00
Winter (October 1 - April 30) 08:30-16:30
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🌟Experience highlights
✅Must-see classical architecture: The flying eaves and upturned corners make you feel like you’ve traveled through time, with every detail a delicate work of art
✅Trendiest snack street: From Yuyuan Garden to Chenghuangmiao area, various famous old-brand snacks gather here—pan-fried buns, soup dumplings, crab roe xiaolongbao to your heart’s content!
✅Gold and jewelry district: Sisters looking to buy gold and silver jewelry must come here. Traditional gold, K-gold styles, and custom services are all available
✅Cultural and creative trendy counters: Lots of trendy cultural products blending old Shanghai elements, so you don’t have to worry about gift duplicates anymore
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💡Useful tips
1. It’s recommended to come around 3 or 4 PM when there are fewer people and you can catch beautiful sunset views🌇
2. Remember to smile when bargaining with shop staff—you might get unexpected discounts
3. It’s a bit hard to get a taxi around the scenic area, so it’s better to walk directly to the "Yuyuan Garden" metro station
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