Yu Garden

Yu Garden is a beautiful and peaceful place in the heart of Shanghai. The classical Chinese architecture, ponds, bridges, and rockeries make it feel like stepping back in time. It’s well-preserved and offers great photo opportunities. The surrounding bazaar area is also perfect for shopping and trying local snacks. Definitely worth visiting if you enjoy culture and history.

Most beautiful bazar/shopping place I ever been! It’s absolutely stunning. Best time to visit afternoon and wait till night so that you can experience its beauty both in daylight and night. The area is huge and there are hundreds of shops and vendors, restaurants, Ayurvedic shops etc. . It consists of many beautiful buildings. there is a pond in the middle and whole places/buildings are connected through bridges. There are some unique shops for traditional Chinese jewellery, gemstones, yea shops and souvenirs. There are two beautiful buildings close to the lotus pond which are more than 100 years old and now being transformed as restaurants. The place is a must visit for its architectural beauty, even if don’t want to shop anything.

This was a beautiful garden with an amazing shopping center right outside. The buildings outside have old traditional Chinese style. The garden itself was beautiful and calm. There was a decent amount of people but we were able to have our alone time to take pictures. Some people had a guide that walked with them. We just walked the path and read the plaques that were in English. Overall we spend a good amount here just relaxing. Definitely worth the trip

Yu Garden is a beautiful place to witness traditional Chinese architecture at its finest. The intricate designs, curved roofs, and detailed woodwork create a peaceful and authentic atmosphere. It’s also a lovely spot to enjoy nature—the garden is filled with a stunning variety of flowers that change with the seasons. A perfect place to slow down, take photos, and soak in a bit of history and culture right in the heart of Shanghai.

The landscape hidden in the city is a representative work of one of the three famous gardens in Shanghai in the Ming Dynasty. It has a history of more than 450 years. The pavilions, towers, rockery and pools are exquisitely laid out. The core attractions have profound cultural heritage and are seamlessly connected with the shopping mall and City God Temple. You can experience the unique charm of classical gardens and Shanghai's old town in one stop.

Yu Garden was a real gem. It is absolutely beautiful at night and the lights bring out all the intricate details of the traditional architecture, and the whole place has a magical, almost storybook feel, which makes you feel like you’re transported back to the ancient ages. That said, it does get really crowded, especially in the main walking areas. But despite the crowds, the atmosphere is lively and full of charm. There’s a great mix of things to see, and the number of food options is a big plus with plenty of snacks and local dishes to try as you explore. If you don’t mind a bit of a crowd, it’s definitely worth a visit in the evening when everything comes to life.

Wow!carefully thought out and constructed! It has pavilions,halls,ponds etc. It was said that the garden was originally built by a son(a government officer)for his parents to use and enjoy in their old age. Thus,the name of the garden which is said to mean pleasing and satisfying. We visited on March 15th,2025. There were many tourists,us included but not a lot that it wasn’t enjoyable to walk around the garden. You will see the map of the garden and qr code on some walls inside the garden. There are seats and if you want to take your time,it might take you 2 hours or 2 and a half hours to complete. Ticket price wasn’t bad!

A very popular and very photogenic traditional Chinese garden (circa 1559). It is deceptively quite a big garden to explore. It's crowded. There are toilet inside and quite a few area to sit and rest. Note: 60 years and older get 50% discount on the entry fee.