Yu Garden
4A Tourism Area

Yu Garden

上海豫园

Shanghai, Huangpu·31.2000°N, 121.4709°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50 (peak season), CNY 30 (off-season)
Duration
2-3 hours

About Yu Garden

A celebrated Ming-dynasty scholar's garden in Shanghai's old town, laid out in the 16th century. Wander zigzag bridges, dragon-carved walls, and ponds where the legendary Exquisite Jade Rock, a porous ornamental stone, dominates the scene.

Highlights

• Classic 16th-century Ming scholar's garden with rockeries. • The Exquisite Jade Rock and pavilions around ponds. • Adjacent old bazaar and Zigzag Bridge.

Suggested Route

South gate → rockery → Jade Rock → inner pavilions → exit to Yu Garden Bazaar; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Bazaar snacks — xiaolongbao, crab-shell cakes; the famous 'Nanxiang' restaurant. Lodging: Huangpu old-town hotels.

Facilities

Ticket office, restrooms, teahouse, shops; crowded, stepped in parts.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (October-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

Huangpu District; Metro Lines 10/14 Yu Garden Station; nearest airport Shanghai Hongqiao (~18 km).

Reservation

Tickets on-site or OTA (~RMB 40); advance booking advised on holidays.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
上海豫园

31.2000, 121.4709

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