Overview

Yu Garden, with a history of over 400 years, is the only Ming-dynasty garden preserved in the old urban area. In it are an assortment of halls and pavilions, impressive rock works and glittering water expanses. This red-hot attraction of Shanghai is home to a whole myriad of Ming and Qing buildings,which, alongside Jiuquqiao and Huxinting, exudes quaint charms of an time-honored neighborhood. Lotus flowers give off sweet scents. At night, people come here for trinkets and fine foods.

Phone

+86-21-63282465

Zip Code

200010

Website

www.yugarden.com.cn

Transportation

Yu Garden Station, Metro Line 10

Business hours

8:30-16:45, clear out at 17:15

Advantages

The garden has the Exquisite Jade Rock, one of the three most famous rocks in Jiangnan region, and the Dianchun Hall, the command center of the Small Swords Society. In its neighborhood are many tourist attractions including the Chenghuang Temple and the shopping streets.