Yu GardenYuyuan Garden
🏛️ What It Is
Yuyuan Garden is Shanghai’s most famous classical garden, built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, with a history spanning over 400 years. The Nine-Turn Bridge and the Lake-Center Pavilion are its iconic landmarks. The adjacent Yuyuan Shopping Mall and City God Temple are great places to sample Shanghai street food.
✨ Why Visit
Amid the skyscrapers of downtown Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden is a rare oasis of classical gardens.
Tips for Visitors
Go up to the second floor at Nanxiang Steamed Bun Shop
The takeout line on the first floor is over an hour long; go straight to the second-floor dining area instead. Crab-meat xiaolongbao are about 45 yuan per steamer basket.
Ticket Information
- Price
- 40 yuan (20 yuan for students and seniors)
- Foreign Visitor Price
- Same price
- Student Discount
- ✅ Yes
- Booking
- ✅ No Booking Needed
- Book in Advance
- Book 1 days in advance
Location
No. 10 Yuyuan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Opening Hours
Open 9:00–16:30, closed Monday mornings
Best Time to Visit
Best visited in spring and fall. A grand lantern festival is held during the Spring Festival. It’s less crowded on weekday mornings.