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Shanghai is one of the fascinating tourist destinations of China. You will be mesmerized by the diversity of the city and its numerous tourist attractions. Shanghai is a city, which is unique in its combination of the ancient Chinese tradition and all the tenets of a modern city. There is no shortage of popular tourist attractions in the city and from eye catching modern architectural marvels to dazzling nightlife; you will all find it here. One of the major highlights of the city is its infinite historical and cultural landmarks, which bears testimony to the cultural heritage of ancient China. In fact the city features 112 cultural relics, 22 memorial sites and 15 venues that reflect Chinese culture. Temple of the Town God (Chenghung Miao), Shanghai is one of the countless religious sites of city that attracts thousands of tourists from all across the world. Temples of the Town God are common in China; according to the ancient Chinese tradition, every city is supposed to have its own Temple of the Town God. Shanghai being one of the most important cities in China also boasts of its Temple of the Town God, which is the central shrine for Daoist worship in the city. The history of the temple dates back to 1403 AD, when Qín Yùbó, a local official was chosen as Shànghai's patron town god by the Míng Dynasty Hóngwu emperor. The temple was built to honor Qín Yùbó and the temple received its present name in the year 1929.
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