Yu Garden
Park · Shanghai

Yu Garden

Photo: Stefan Fussan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The garden features ponds, rockeries, pavilions and winding paths. It was built by a Ming dynasty official and later restored. Look for the Exquisite Jade Rock and the teahouses inside the grounds.

On day 11 of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in 14 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Entry fees apply; check current rates on site.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid crowds
Getting there
Yuyuan Metro Station on Line 10

Itineraries with Yu Garden

Day 11 of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in 14 Days

Shanghai's old town

How Yu Garden fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Yu GardenShanghai
  2. 10:30City God Temple of ShanghaiShanghai
  3. 13:00Shanghai MuseumShanghai
  4. 17:00Nanjing RoadShanghai
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Yu Garden questions

How much does it cost to enter Yu Garden?

Tickets are required. Current prices are listed at the entrance or on official sites.

What are the opening hours of Yu Garden?

Hours vary by season. Confirm directly before visiting.

Is Yu Garden worth visiting?

It offers a compact example of traditional Chinese garden design in the city center.

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