Yu Garden
上海豫园
About Yu Garden
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Food & Lodging
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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
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
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Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)
Huangpu District; Metro Lines 10/14 Yu Garden Station; nearest airport Shanghai Hongqiao (~18 km).
Tickets on-site or OTA (~RMB 40); advance booking advised on holidays.
CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)
31.2000, 121.4709
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
