Yu Garden,located at 168 Fuyou Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, includes two parts of attractions: Yuyuan Garden and Yuyuan Shopping Mall.
Yuyuan Garden was originally constructed during the Jiajing and Wanli years of the Ming Dynasty, and it has a history of more than 450 years. It is a National AAAA-level tourist attraction and is acclaimed as the foremost among the five major classical gardens in Shanghai that still exist today. Covering an area of about 30 acres, the garden's architectural style is primarily characterized by the features of classical Jiangnan gardens, with buildings that are intricately arranged and harmoniously integrated with the landscape of mountains and waters. The ancient trees, famous woods, Ming and Qing dynasty furniture, and calligraphic and painting treasures within the garden all encapsulate the essence of rich traditional Chinese culture and art. The presence of Yu Garden provides visitors with a venue to appreciate the beauty of Jiangnan gardens.
Opening Hours :
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Note: last admission at 4:00 PM, and the garden closes at 4:30 PM).
Closed on Mondays (except during public holidays).
Ticket Prices:
Peak Season (April 1 to June 30, September 1 to November 30): 40 RMB per adult
Off-Peak Season: 30 RMB per adult
Yuyuan Shopping Mall is free to enter and open in the evenings, offering stunning night views.
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Lighting Hours: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Inside Yuyuan Shopping Mall, you'll find Yuyuan Old Street, Golden and Silver Shops, Nine-Bend Bridge, a Chocolate Museum, and the Old City God Temple Snack Market. There’s a wide array of products available, including Shanghai snowflake cream, hand creams, chopsticks, pear syrup candy, and White Rabbit milk candy, among many others.
Food guide:
As a popular tourist destination, the Yuyuan area offers a variety of local delicacies, though prices can be on the higher side compared to other parts of Shanghai. Nonetheless, the rich selection of Shanghai-style cuisine, particularly from time-honored brands, makes it worth the visit. Here are some recommendations.
Da Hu Chun (大壶春)
It is a famous old brand in Shanghai known for its pan-fried buns. The buns here are characterized by their thick skin and less soup, offering a crispy texture and hearty bite. Adding a splash of rice vinegar helps to cut through the greasiness, and pairing it with a bowl of curry beef vermicelli soup makes for a perfect breakfast combination.
Nanxiang Mantou Dian（南翔馒头店）
It is established in 1900, remains a popular destination for tasting Shanghai's soup dumplings. If you want to avoid the queues, you can opt for takeout, which is convenient for enjoying on the go. Nanxiang Mantou Dian specializes in fresh pork soup bun, known for their rich broth and tender meat.
Lü bo lang （绿波廊）
This restaurant is of state banquet level. Their glutinous rice duck is particularly outstanding, but be aware that the daily supply is limited. The dim sum here is also delicious, featuring dishes like crab roe soup dumplings, salted egg yolk pastries, rose cakes, and green cakes.
Song yue lou（松月楼）
With a history of over a hundred years, this establishment sells 4 million vegetarian dumplings annually, known for their classic flavors. The malantou pine nut green dumplings are also worth trying—delicious and tasty.
Shen Da cheng （沈大成）
It specializes in various pastries and Sweet Green Rice Ball. Their salted egg yolk and meat floss green rice balls are incredibly delicious, with the savory flavor of the meat floss perfectly complementing the saltiness of the duck egg yolk—an excellent combination.
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