Chenghuang Temple

Henan


The 600-year-old City God temple bustles with worshippers who leave its trees festooned with red ribbons and its entrances swirling with incense smoke.

There is an opera stage in the temple and a small exhibition of opera costumes on the right side of the complex.

Transportation

  • bus: 2

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