Yuyuan GardenYuyuan Garden
🏛️ Attraction Overview
Yuyuan Garden is Shanghai’s most famous classical garden, built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty, with a history spanning more than 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 It’s Worth a Visit
Amid the skyscrapers of downtown, Yuyuan Garden is a rare oasis of classical Chinese gardens.
Practical Tips
Head up to the second floor of Nanxiang Steamed Bun Shop
The takeout line on the first floor has a wait of over an hour—head straight to the second-floor dining area instead; crab roe xiaolongbao are about 45 yuan per steamer basket.
Ticket Information
- Price
- 40 yuan (20 yuan for students/seniors)
- Prices for Foreigners
- Same Price
- Student Discount
- ✅ Available
- Book
- ✅ No reservation required
- Book in Advance
- 1 Days in Advance
Location Information
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. There’s a grand lantern festival during the Spring Festival. It’s less crowded on weekday mornings.