On 23/11, numerous X accounts shared images of Katy Perry visiting Linh An Temple in Hangzhou. Videos showed the singer offering incense and bowing respectfully. She also interacted with fans, taking photos and signing autographs. This visit followed her two Lifetimes Tour concerts in the city on the evenings of 21 and 22/11.

Perry often explores the areas where she performs, sharing photos and videos on her personal social media. Her most recent post showed her strolling along West Lake, dressed in a qipao, and sampling local cuisine. She mentioned her Chinese nickname, "Fruit Sister", finding it endearing.

Katy Perry chose a denim outfit for her temple visit. Photo: X/ KatyCats Germany

The Lifetimes Tour marks Perry's return to China after 10 years, since her 2015 The Prismatic World Tour. In Hangzhou, she held two concerts at the Olympic Sports Center, with performances starting around 7:30 p.m.

According to Dimsum Daily, many fans gathered outside the stadium from 5 p.m. to distribute lyric sheets and cheering accessories. Some fans carried paper bags and plush toys from the Miniso brand, both props featured in her new music video, Bandaid.

Throughout the show, Perry actively interacted with her audience. The news outlet reported that she stepped off stage, embraced a fan, and attempted to speak Chinese, practicing her nickname in the local language. She also performed new songs alongside older hits such as California Gurls and The One That Got Away. Her next stop was Shanghai, from 24 to 26/11.

The star wore a qipao during her tour. Photo: Instagram/ Katy Perry

Katy Perry, 41, is a renowned American singer and songwriter, and a pop icon of the 2010s. Her numerous hits include Dark Horse, Roar, Bon Appetit, Firework, Last Friday Night, and Hot N Cold. In July, she parted ways with her long-time fiance, actor Orlando Bloom. She is currently dating former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau.

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