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Yu Garden & Old City豫园
A Ming-dynasty garden oasis in the heart of modern Shanghai
A Ming-dynasty garden oasis in the heart of modern Shanghai
Yu Garden (Yuyuan) is a classical Chinese garden built in 1577 during the Ming dynasty — a remarkable oasis of pavilions, rockeries, koi ponds, and ornate walls in the middle of modern Shanghai. The surrounding Old City Bazaar has been a commercial center for 400 years. The garden itself is a masterpiece of traditional landscape design and one of the most visited sites in China.
Featured in virtually every Shanghai travel video for its extraordinary contrast with the modern city
Address: 218 Anren St, Huangpu District, Shanghai
The easiest way to reach Yu Garden & Old City is by Didi (China's ride-hailing app, similar to Uber). Download the Didi app and link your international credit card before arriving in China. Show the driver the Chinese name: 豫园.
Metro is also available for most attractions — check the city metro map and look for the nearest station. All metro signs in Shanghai are bilingual (Chinese and English).
Citizens of 54+ countries including the USA, UK, EU nations, Canada, and Australia can visit China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa. Yu Garden & Old City is fully accessible during a visa-free transit stay.
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