The Mysterious Taoist Temple,Suzhou, China
The Mysterious Taoist Temple was built in 276 AD. This temple has been renovated many times due to damage sustained during the wars of past dynasties. It is one of the most renowned tourist attractions in Suzhou as well as a key cultural relic under state protection.
Chinese BULLET TRAIN First Class REVIEW to SUZHOU - The VENICE of the EAST! | Shanghai to Suzhou
In April of 2019, I traveled to China for the second time in my life. I spent 12 incredible days in the country and had the amazing opportunity to explore the cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. During that time, I got to take a deep dive into the food, culture, and history of the country and I can’t wait to share my adventures with you!
On my third full day in Shanghai, I left my Airbnb had headed off to the city of Suzhou, which is also known as the Venice of the East because of its network of beautiful canals. Suzhou is roughly a 2-hour drive from Shanghai, but instead of driving, I was going to take the Chinese bullet train. Come along with me as I ride to Suzhou and review the bullet train along the way!
The bullet train is the fastest and most affordable way to get from Shanghai to Suzhou. It only takes 22 minutes and costs between $10 and $20 U.S. for first class, second class, or business class. You also have two stations in each city to choose from.
I headed to the Shanghai Hongqiao station since they had more trains per day—one every 5 or 10 minutes, whereas Shanghai Station only had one per hour. There were a lot of people there and you had to book your ticket on the machines outside. There was no English option on the machines, but luckily a very friendly local helped me out!
I had issues with my ID and passport when I tried to buy my ticket, so I went inside to see if anyone could help me. They let me into the station after I showed my passport. Inside, you buy your ticket at a counter. Thankfully my new friend helped me find it!
I got in line with about 50 people ahead of me. They didn’t accept non-Chinese credit cards and there was only first class available. It cost me 50 Yuan, or only a little over $7 U.S. From there, my friend guided me to Platform 24 so I could get there in time. I ran through the gate and made it to the platform with just minutes left. I had to run down the train cars to find the right one, dragging my heavy luggage in tow behind me.
Finally, I made it to Car 7 and took my seat. I recommend getting to the station at least 90 minutes beforehand in case you have any issues like I did.
First class had comfortable seats where you could stretch out. With a 22-minute ride, I wasn’t sure if I’d be served anything. As the city zipped by the windows, I noticed that, while there was a lot of greenery, there was also lots of pollution in the air.
We made a quick stop at another station. Between cars 7 and 8 was a clean bathroom with a faucet and a hot water station. There’s also a luggage section. I asked for a water, which cost me 15 Yuan, or about $2.18 U.S.
The bullet train was so fast! We got there so fast. During my bullet train rides in Japan, there was enough time to eat and really enjoy the ride. This one was too quick! It felt like I was on a metro line. Another difference between the Chinese and Japanese bullet trains is that I could hear people talking on this one, whereas in Japan, you’re supposed to stay quiet because of the Japanese etiquette rules.
After arriving in Suzhou, I found my guide, Janet. I came to Suzhou because it wasn’t too far from Shanghai and I wanted to experience its canals, gardens, food, and culture. I couldn’t wait to get out there and explore the city!
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The MASTER of Soup Noodles - CHINESE Shrimp & Crab Noodles + North Temple Pagoda | Suzhou, China
In April of 2019, I spent twelve days exploring the country of China. I have loved this country ever since I first visited back in 2015 and I love it even more now. It’s such a huge nation, which makes for a lot of diversity in its cuisine. It’s also rich in history and culture, which are two of the things I love to dive into when I travel. Come along with me as I explore the wonders of China!
My fourth full day in China (and my second day in the historic water city of Suzhou) continued that afternoon with a visit to a local marketplace, a delicious lunch, and a trip to a stunning temple garden! Let’s continue exploring Suzhou!
I started in the marketplace with my friend and guide, Judy. I was on the hunt for a mask for my wall at home. I found one but I wasn’t really into it. I also found a beautiful wall hanging that is a good luck charm and would bring my family more success. The original price was 250 Yuan/roughly $36 U.S., but I haggled the vendor down to 100 Yuan/around $15 U.S.
I learned that everything on the street was on sale because the street won’t exist for much longer; instead they’re going to build a parking lot there. I bought a beautiful gown for my wife.
From the market, we hopped in a car because the restaurant we were planning on eating at was full. So, we headed to another famous restaurant and made reservations on the way. It’s the #1 soup and noodle restaurant in Suzhou!
The specialty noodles here cost 98 Yuan, or about $14.27 U.S. The chef comes to your table and mixes it up with his chopsticks. There were lots of menu options, so I couldn’t wait to try them!
They gave us a massive table in a private room. We were brought some shredded ginger, eel, spicy shrimp, pork, and chicken with walnuts, and mushroom, as well as the shrimp and crab noodles!
They were more of a dry noodle and were delicious! They were really thin and had a prominent seafood taste. The freshwater shrimp were so small and so different, but so tasty! It was one of the best noodle bowls I’ve ever had! Remember to slurp your noodles! It’s considered improper not to!
I mixed in some of the ginger for an added kick and finished off the noodles with my soup spoon. I love freshwater shrimp because they almost never come with the shell and are amazing.
We saved the appetizers for last! I went for the spicy shrimp, pork, and chicken with walnuts which wasn’t so spicy at first, but it caught up to me later. It was nice and crunchy and I liked it better than the noodles!
Next, I went with the eel, which were a little crunchy and had no bones. They were coated in a light sauce. It was fantastic! Last was the mushrooms, which were super fresh and moist.
What an amazing lunch. Everything was so good. The food in Suzhou was even better than the food in Shanghai!
Then we headed off to the temple gardens. We saw the 9-story North Temple Pagoda, but we weren’t allowed to go to the top. They want to preserve it, which I totally understand.
The entrance to the temple gardens had a beautiful and intricate carving of the Buddha and a statue of the temple guard. You burn incense for health and wealth there. I burned three. There’s a massive laughing Buddha statue in front of the pagoda. Around him are rocks from the lake. The Buddha is at least 20 feet tall!
The North Temple pagoda is about 1,700 years old and dates back to the 3rd century. We went around the lower level of the pagoda three times. Then, Judy said a prayer for me and my family.
We saw the moon gate and a massive, carved brick that was incredible and so beautiful. Then, we entered the garden. The quality of the air felt so fresh! There was a big pond with large fish and a small, stone bridge. It only took me 6 steps to cross it.
The garden is hilly, so there are stairs and paths that take you up and down. There was more nature, including some bamboo. There was a beautiful, vase-shaped door. We entered the oldest part of the garden, where we saw a statue of a female Buddha. There were lots of flower offerings, which are thought to make the person who offers them more beautiful and elegant.
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AUTHENTIC Chinese STREET FOOD Tour in Pingjiang Road + Canal Boat Ride | Suzhou, China
As many of you already know, I absolutely love taking deep dives into the history, culture, and food of places all over the world. When I got the opportunity to go back to China in April of 2019, I jumped at the chance. I started in the city of Shanghai and continued through Suzhou and Hangzhou and ate new foods and learned new things every step of the way. I’m so excited to share my Chinese adventures with you!
My third full day in China continued soon after my arrival in Suzhou, which is also known as the Venice of the East. I had met up with my guide, Janet, at the train station earlier. She would be taking me around the city to see the canals and other sites, but first, I had to eat!
Janet took me to Pingjiang Road to have some authentic Chinese street food. I started with a dense slice of cake with nuts and sesame seeds. It was amazing! I also tried a type made of sesame seeds and another vegetable dish with chili. It was nice and spicy!
Then, we headed to a local restaurant, where I had some Gordon’s shrimp that consists of tiny, freshwater shrimp from the Suzhou area with water vegetables. I dove right in. The shrimp were lightly fried and really tasty. There were a lot more shrimp than vegetables, which I was totally fine with. I needed some protein!
I ate them with the chopsticks for a while and then switched over to a spoon. There were so many shrimp! There were lots of other items on the menu, but the shrimp dish was so big that I didn’t want to eat too much and then not be able to eat anything else later.
We headed back out onto the street, where I had some preserved fruit with bread. It contained cranberry and was like a sugary bread with fruit inside. I also tried some membrillo, a thick jelly made from quince fruit, with it. I loved the combination! It was super sweet. I tried a variety with tea that was also wonderful!
Next, I tried a small rice cake, thanks to a girl who shared one with me. It contained rose and was hot and filling. It also contained seeds. It was so good!
We approached a canal, where I could see incredible houses. It was so beautiful and peaceful. It reminded me of a water town I’d visited in Shanghai.
Up next was a small portion of juicy clams, which cost 15 Yuan, or about $2.20 U.S. They had chilies in them but weren’t too spicy. They were so tasty and they gave me so many for the price! The spice caught up to me after a while and I had to drink some water! At the bottom of the container was some clam soup, which was delicious.
My friend brought me a small crab. It was super hot as I pulled it apart. I sucked out the meat, which had a sweet potato-like texture. I was happier with the clams! They were freaking amazing!
Next up was a dense sugar candy, including an Oreo cranberry flavor. I passed on some cake squares with red bean paste inside because I was getting full. We reached Pingjiang Canal and Pingjiang Street. The street is 2,500 years old!
We continued down a tight alley that was lined with lots of shops. I could see lots of jewelry, silk shops, anime puzzles, crafts, food, and embroidery. Then we headed to the boat ride, which cost 40 Yuan/$5.83 U.S. each for a ride with others or 300 Yuan/roughly $44 U.S. for a private tour. We went with the regular tour since there was no need for us to go private.
I put on a life vest and sat on the bench in the front of the boat. It’s a tight fit inside the boat, so I recommend going private if you can afford it. The canal is beautiful! The canal portion reminded me of Venice, but that’s the only part that did. This area was so authentic and super relaxing. There were older, brick layers along the sides of the canal and newer layers above it. I could see carved dragons—part of the drainage system—sticking out of the walls.
Our ride was 20-30 minutes and was very peaceful. We made it back to where we started. It was more spacious but had less shops and food. We saw the beautiful Hu Xiang Shi Bridge, which was made of many layers of stone. We also saw an ancient well!
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Traditional SUZHOU FOOD on Guan Qian Shopping Street - Crab Tofu, Eel & Pork Ribs | Suzhou, China
In April of 2019, I took my second trip to China. I spent 12 incredible days exploring the sights, attractions, culture, history, and food in the cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. I had the time of my life and am so excited to share this China series with you!
My third full day in China continued in the city of Suzhou, also known as the Venice of the East. My friend and guide Janet took me Guan Qian shopping street, the main shopping street in Suzhou. It’s narrower and a lot tighter than Nanjing Road in Shanghai, but there are lots of lights and retail outlets. Come along with us as we explore the street and get some traditional Suzhou food afterward!
Some of the shops here are over 100 years old. You can buy cakes, snacks, and other Suzhou-style foods. I saw some durian fruit cheesecake, which I would eventually have to try!
In addition to Guan Qian shopping street, there are also side streets filled with stores, shops, restaurants, and pedestrians as well. We set off in search of the restaurant Janet recommended. We had walked ten miles easily that day, so my feet were destroyed and I had worked up an appetite. I couldn’t wait to eat something spicy to beat the cold weather!
There were no bars in the area, but there were so many lights. Finally, we reached the restaurant. I learned the Suzhou food isn’t very spicy, but it’s fish-based from the local canals. The restaurant was beautiful and authentic, with lots of large, family-style tables. Janet recommended the pork, eel, oyster salad, and crab meat with tofu. I also got a Tsingtao beer, but skipped on the turtle because it made me sad to see it on the menu.
The Tsingtao beer is the most consumed beer in the world and is a very light lager. Then the food arrived!
I started with he crab meat with tofu. It had a kind of slimy sauce with big chunks of crab meat. I loved it! It was so delicious and not spicy at all. I couldn’t get enough of it! One of the things I love about China is that it’s so large, so there are many different types of food to try! It was seriously addicting!
Then I went with the eel, which came with a glazy sauce on top along with garlic. It was phenomenal! I loved how buttery it was. It tasted like the filet of a fish and was really soft. It was from the local lake and wasn’t spicy at all. It tasted like it was cooked in its own juices!
I mixed in some rice, which absorbed the sauce. It was the best eel dish I’d ever had! The best thing about it was that there were no bones!
The next dish was a green vegetable salad with oysters and pepper on top. The vegetable was super crunchy and there was an oyster-based sauce underneath. The chunks of oyster were amazing! All of these dishes were out of this world!
Next was the pork with vinegar, which was amazing! It reminded me of Chinese ribs. The meat was so juicy and fatty and the flavors were fantastic. The best thing about it was the sauce! It was like barbecue ribs!
I couldn’t let the rest of the eel go to waste, so I added more rice to it, mixed it up with the sweet, honey-like sauce. This really was the best eel in the world!
That feast was the best Chinese food I’d ever eaten in my life! I was seriously in awe of how amazing it was. After we ate, Janet had to leave, so I continued down the street and through a gate, where I saw a temple. I looked to see if there was anything I wanted to buy.
There were lots of clothing shops, including lots of American brands. It was chilly out, but there was a lot of activity around. I found an army store with some cool jackets and camouflage shoes.
After some browsing, I finished up my night. I couldn’t stop thinking about the eel I’d had earlier!
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Wild SHANGHAI STREET FOOD in City God Temple + Yu Gardens Tour | Shanghai, China
In April of 2019, I had the pleasure of visiting China for the second time in my life. I spent 12 days exploring and eating my way through the cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. I had the time of my life and I can’t wait to share my adventures with you!
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My second full day in China continued in Shanghai when I met up with my friend Daniel from Newman Tours. They offer incredible tours in cities all over China. We started our adventure in the Old Town of Shanghai at the beautiful Yu Gardens.
Our journey began at a replica of one of the four original entrances of the old town. We saw a statue of a mythological creature with a very interesting backstory outside of a jewelry store.
Our first stop was a place selling deep-fried local crabs. There are salty and spicy varieties. I went with the spicy one and dug into the meat in the middle. It was really nice and crispy. They were so meaty and delicious. I could eat everything on it, but the middle had so much meat in it!
Then we headed off to try the original xiaolongbao from 1900. To get there, we had to pass through a temple and marketplace area. We passed lots of street food vendors along the way. These xiaolongbao contain crab and pork. They’re much bigger than the regular xiaolongbao. You have to pop them with a straw to drink the soup before you eat them!
The soup inside was so hot. There was a lot of it inside! Then I grabbed my chopsticks and dove in. They’re huge and much thicker than the other xiaolongbaos I’d had, but it was so delicious!
We continued on to Yu Market, which has been around since the 16th century, and Yu Garden. It’s very clean and feels like an open-air mall. The temple architecture is stunning and there are so many things to see!
We headed on to a restaurant that sells over 100 dishes, including sweet and sour soups, dumplings, sticky rice, snails, pot stickers, eel, squid, and much more!
I went with some glutinous sticky rice balls with red bean paste inside. It was too hot and was super sticky and kind of slimy on the outside. I loved the red bean paste inside. Daniel brought me some coconut juice from Hainan Island near Vietnam. The juice was delicious and refreshing. It was straight coconut juice!
Then we crossed the zigzag bridge, which zigs and zags to lost ghosts, which were traditionally thought to only be able to travel in a straight line. I love learning about history. Ahead of us was a tea house.
There was a statue of the goddess of the lotuses. You make a wish and try to toss your coin onto the lotus pad she stands on. If I get it, I get two wishes. I got one inside and wished for a million subscribers!
Next, we went into Yu Garden, which was beautiful and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. It’s thought this temple was built using stolen money from taxpayers! There’s also an ancient rockery or rock garden, which is quite beautiful! I learned so much from Daniel!
There are lots of doorways in the garden. We reached an area where the path forked; long ago, one path was taken by the men and the other by the concubines! Newman Tours provides an audio guide for Yu Gardens that really helps you out!
Coming here is like taking a trip back in time. It’s one of the few areas where you can see things that were built in the 16th century. There was a gorgeous gate with two huge dragons with three fingers. From there, we fed the fish. There are lots of carp there and they’re really big!
We also saw a large rock that was meant to be a gift to for the emperor, but it fell into the river after it was placed on a boat to be transported to the capital. It was fished out hundreds of years later and moved to the garden.
To wrap up, Daniel gave me the opportunity to see my future by using some ancient Chinese fortune sticks. You shake the container containing the sticks until one comes out. On the stick is a fortune that corresponds with one in a booklet. You only want one; if two come out, it means the gods are laughing at you!
I made a different wish and shook out the number 9. It told me to be honest, straight, and true if I win success in life, otherwise I would fail!
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Sweet & Sour CHINESE Street Food on Shantang Street + Silk Factory Tour | Suzhou, China
The trip I took to China in April of 2019 was mind-blowing in so many ways. I had the incredible opportunity to explore three unique cities—Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou—and take deep dives into their history, culture, and food. Along the way, I met lots of kind, friendly people and had experiences I will remember for the rest of my life. Join me as I explore the Middle Kingdom!
My fourth full day in China (and second day in the city of Suzhou) continued that afternoon. My friend and guide Judy took me to a local silk factory and then we went to eat some incredible street food along Shantang Street! Join us as I explore more of Suzhou!
In addition to its nickname “the Venice of the East,” Suzhou is also known as the silk capital of China. At the silk factory, there are displays explaining the origin of weaving in Suzhou, silk garment exhibition halls, the life cycle of silkworms, and much more!
There are over 60 silk factories in Suzhou. This city is the best in the world when it comes to silk! Because it was Saturday afternoon, this silk factory didn’t have any workers working, so we headed over to another factory nearby.
At the second factory, we saw the silkworm cocoons. I learned that there are double cocoons that contain a male and a female silkworm and they spin the silk together. I watched the workers work. They put the cocoons in water, attach the silk string to the gears on the machine, and pull it out until you’re left with only the pupa in the cocoon. Each cocoon provides one mile of silk!
Once the silk is pulled out, they weave the silk into a type of garment. I saw the huge weaving machines, which have templates for whatever type of garment they want to make.
I watched the workers make a silk duvet my hand. In the next area, there were lots of beds with silk covers. The prices vary by price, but I saw one that costs about $1,000 U.S.
Then I reached the gift shop and looked for a scarf for my wife. There was some beautiful embroidery. There were lots of clothes there; it felt like a mall! I saw some really nice silk shirts. I found the silk scarves, which were really beautiful.
I found a purple-and-gold one and a red one for me, which came to about $100 U.S., a lotus flower one for my wife, and another for my father. They were 30% off of the original price and came to about $135 total. What a great deal for these high-quality silk products!
There were lots of other products there, including pillowcases, wallets, and more!
Then, we headed to Shangtang Street, where there are lots of street food restaurants. Everything looked so good! This area was bustling and felt more commercial than other areas I’d visited. I saw a tablet that had been written by the emperor and the Baby Grand Canal. It was tiny and I could see the different layers of the old city.
I bought a sticky rice cake with red bean paste. It was really good and filling, but super hot! It cost about 20 cents! Next was sesame candy, which was really good and very crunchy. It almost tasted like chocolate!
We walked through a tunnel and reached the more residential area. I liked this area more; it felt more authentic. Judy showed me an herbal medicine candy that’s good for coughs, so I tried some because I’d had a cough the last few days. It was like a sugary bar of medicine!
I tried some delicious pineapple and watched a man play a beautiful, traditional instrument. Atop one of the bridges, I got a wonderful view down the canal. From there, we turned around to go to a popular restaurant.
There, we got a sweet-and-sour Mandarin fish, which cost 198 Yuan/roughly $29 U.S. The fish had a beautiful presentation and contained no bones. It was like sweet-and-sour chicken, but fish. It was a crunchy, fried fish with a sweet sauce and a lot of meat! The dish was really big, so you should share it with someone.
Then I tried the sticky rice ball soup with pork and vegetables, which reminded me of wonton soup. The rice balls were like mochis. The star of the show was the fish, though! It was unreal!
My bill came to 246 Yuan/$36 U.S. Then we headed up to the bridge to see the view, but there were way too many people!
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Chinese BULLET TRAIN Business Class REVIEW to Shanghai + Chinese Food Lunch | Suzhou to Shanghai
In April of 2019, I spent twelve incredible days exploring China after I booked a one-day job there. I had the time of my lie experiencing the amazing people, food, culture, and history of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. It was a trip I will never forget and I’m so excited to share it with you!
On the afternoon of my fifth day in China, I arrived back in Suzhou after a day trip to the water town of Tongli in the morning. From Suzhou, I needed to head back to Shanghai. Come along with me as I have some outstanding Chinese food, take the bullet train back to Shanghai, and review its business class along the way! Let’s go!
The bullet train is the fastest and most affordable way to get to Shanghai from Suzhou. The ride only takes 22 minutes and travels at about 217 miles per hour! There’s a train every 20 minutes.
I arrived at Suzhou Station, one of the two station options in Suzhou. If you’re a foreigner, you have to wait in line with your passport in order to buy a ticket. It costs 128 Yuan/roughly $18.58 U.S. for Business Class, roughly 80 Yuan/$11.61 U.S. for First Class, and about 40/$5.81 U.S. for Second Class.
I got a 2 p.m. Business Class ticket to Hongqiao Station in Shanghai. My friend Peter helped me out. I had an hour and 6 minutes to get a meal and relax. We headed through the huge arrival terminal. There were lots of fast food options, but I went for some Chinese food at Fan Dumpling.
I got a set menu for 45 Yuan/$6.53 U.S., which included veggies with mushrooms, a spicy egg drop soup, and shrimp dumplings. Other people were eating dumplings around me and they looked so good!
I dove into the vegetables, which were very light and contained cucumber and a slimy mushroom. It was really good and so fresh! It had lots of Chinese flavors and the combination between the cucumbers and mushrooms was amazing!
Next was the soup, which had a viscous consistency. There were lots of vegetables and mushrooms in it. I liked it despite the sliminess. It was a little spicy, but I made it even more spicy with some chili flake sauce. I loved it.
Then I moved on to the shrimp dumplings. There were big chunks of meat in it. I added some chili to make it spicier. They give you 12 dumplings, so they’re really filling! Then I tried them with a mixture of vinaigrette and the chili sauce. The dumplings contained tiny shrimp from the rivers around here. It was such a great meal!
Then I headed to Departures to check in. I had to find the waiting hall and have my ticket and passport ready. After I ran my bags through the x-ray machine, I checked in and ran to car 16 with 7 minutes left. This station was massive! The trains only stay for about 2 minutes, so you have to board quickly!
Business Class was unreal! It was at the front of the train and so luxurious. There are only five seats there. It felt like I was in a spaceship. I was given a water and a snack. The seats a huge and can recline into a bed. It felt like I was in Business Class on an airplane!
I opened the snack, which was cookies similar to ones I’d had in Shanghai. They were buttery and had lots of layers. They also give you slippers in Business Class. The windows are huge, so you can really see everything. You really have to experience Business Class on a Chinese bullet train!
We slowed down from 300 km/hr to about 270. I was loving China so far. The toughest thing was the language barrier because very few people speak English there. The best thing to do is hire an English-speaking guide, which costs about $100 U.S. per day, not counting food and attractions.
And after 22 minutes, I was back in Shanghai! In Business Class, they even help you with your bags. I got on the Didi app, which is China’s version of Uber. After a frustrating mix-up where I couldn’t really ask for help because of the language barrier, I searched for where I needed to go on my own. Luckily, the Didi app translates languages, so I had some help there!
I got my Didi and took a 20-minute ride to the Puli Resort and Spa Hotel. I was staying there because I had a job with Renault in the city coming up!
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Chenghuang Temple, Shanghai
The temple is dedicated to three city gods:
Huo Guang (d. 68 BC) was a famous Han Dynasty Chancellor. He is remembered for his role in deposing one young emperor and replacing him with another. Huo Guang was the original City God for the County of Shanghai from the Yuan Dynasty.
Qin Yubo (1295–1373) lived in Shanghai and served in the late Yuan Dynasty civil service. When the Hongwu Emperor founded the Ming Dynasty, he resisted two summons to serve at the court. He finally relented, and served in various roles including chief Imperial examiner. After his death, he was anointed City God of Shanghai by the Hongwu Emperor.
Chen Huacheng (1776–1842) was a Qing Dynasty general, responsible for the defence of Shanghai during the First Opium War. He vowed to defend the Yangtze to the death, and was killed in battle against the British.
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City of Nanning, China 中国南宁市城隍庙
The main residence of the Nanning Chenghuang Temple is the Northern Song Dynasty, Suzhou, and Suzhou. In the 9th year of Xining (1076), Su Shi was a hero in the battle against the defending city. The monks feel their loyalty and the building is full of enthusiasm. Later, it was the Zhangzhou City God Temple. Yuan Shizu repaired and strengthened during the first year. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the capital of the county was crowned by the city of Nanning, and the Nanning Chenghuang Temple was the prefecture. Ming Hongwu, Hongzhi, and Jiajing were rebuilt during the reign of the Qing Dynasty. They were also preserved during the reign of Emperor Kangxi and Daoguang. They were used for other purposes during the Republic of China. In 1951, due to the demolition of the Red Star Theater, only part of the retaining wall was saved. During the period of the temple, the monks spontaneously donated money, and the houses were set up. Reconstructed in June 2017 and warned in November 2018.
The Nanning Chenghuang Temple was reconstructed according to the Fucheng Temple, covering an area of 3605.26mf and a building area of 1079.41m. The temple is located in the north facing south, with a central axis symmetry. It consists of three entrances and two courtyards. It consists of a mountain gate, a city hall, a sleeping hall, an east and west mortuary room, and a east-west room. The whole building is made of brick and wood, decorated with wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings, gray plastics and murals. The temple is open to the public, like the system, the pavilion Cui Wei, the rim.
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