Shanghai Grand View Garden

上海大观园

Shanghai, Qingpu·31.2679°N, 121.5388°E

Ticket Price

Free admission

Duration

Half day

About Shanghai Grand View Garden

A lakeside garden complex in Qingpu built to bring the classic novel 'Dream of the Red Chamber' to life. Reconstructed courtyards and pavilions — including Daguan Tower and Xiaoxiang Retreat — recreate the fictional Jia family estate in classical Chinese style.

Highlights

• Garden built to recreate the novel 'Dream of the Red Chamber.' • Themed courtyards (Daguan Lou, Xiaoxiang Guan). • Classical architecture and ponds.

Suggested Route

Gate → main hall → courtyard cluster → lakeside pavilions; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

On-site teahouse; Qingpu dining nearby. Lodging: Qingpu hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, teahouse, shop; accessible paths.

Travel Tips

Some temples offer vegetarian meals. Check lunar calendar for special Buddhist festival days.

📅 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.

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Opening Hours

08:30-16:00 (last entry 15:30)

Getting There

Qingpu District, Jinshang Rd 701 (Dianshan Lake); Metro Line 17 Oriental Land Station then bus Qingshang / Hushang line; nearest airport Shanghai Hongqiao (~45 km).

Reservation

Tickets on-site or OTA (~RMB 40-55); no mandatory booking.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

上海大观园

31.2679, 121.5388

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