Park & nature
Yu Garden
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Yu Garden, originally built during the Ming dynasty, offers a tranquil escape from Shanghai's urban bustle. Visitors wander through intricately designed pavilions, ornate rockeries, and koi-filled ponds that exemplify classical Chinese garden aesthetics. The garden's layout, with winding corridors and hidden courtyards, encourages exploration and reflection. Distinctive elements include the Grand Rockery, a masterpiece of stacked stones, and the Hall of Heralding Spring. Beyond the garden, the adjacent bazaar buzzes with tea houses and souvenir stalls, making it a cultural hub.
Don't miss
- Marvel at the Grand Rockery, a towering sculpture of stones and caves.
- Stroll through the Hall of Heralding Spring for intricate woodcarvings.
- Feed koi fish in the serene pond near the Exquisite Jade Rock.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Yu Garden
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inCustomized Private Tour in Shanghai The Bund Yu Garden Zhujiajiao5★ · 20 travelers3–10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$5 per personSee dates →
Best full dayZhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour5★ · 1,090 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$246 per personSee dates →
Private & flexible3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting5★ · 23 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$81 per personSee dates →More attractions in Shanghai
