Yu Garden

豫园 · Yùyuán

A Ming dynasty classical garden of rockeries, ponds and pavilions in the old town.

Booking recommendedBring your passport1.5–2 hours

Tip

Go at opening time. The bazaar around the garden is touristy, but the soup dumplings are worth it.

Opening hours: 09:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Closed Mondays except public holidays.
Price: ¥40 (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov), ¥30 other months. To be confirmed
How to book: Real-name booking with your passport on the official WeChat account or Trip.com. The ticket office at the gate can help if slots remain. To be confirmed
Getting there: Yuyuan Garden (Lines 10 and 14)
Address in Chinese: 上海市黄浦区安仁街218号

Photo: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0

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From other travelers

In the encyclopedia

Encyclopedia · FestivalsSpring Festival 春节The Yu Garden area hosts a large lantern show each year around New Year and the Lantern Festival; expect big crowds.

Travel guides

Shanghai in 3 days: a practical itineraryThe Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum East, Lujiazui and the old French Concession in three days, with closing days, metro stops and booking tips.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

Not yet confirmed by an official source: How to book, Price

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