Yuyuan, located in the northeast of the Yuyuan Tourist and Commercial Area in Shanghai, adjacent to the City God Temple and the Yuyuan Tourist Shopping Mall, is a classical Jiangnan garden well-known as a historic and scenic destination both at home and abroad. In 1982, it was approved by the State Council as a national key cultural relic protection unit. Originally built during the Jiajing and Wanli reigns of the Ming Dynasty, Yuyuan started as a private garden and boasts a history of over 450 years. The owner of the garden, Pan Yunduan, served as the Political Inspector of Sichuan.

Occupying an area of about 2 hectares, Yuyuan features a diverse array of pavilions and towers, with rugged rocks, lush greenery, and an exquisite, translucent charm. It embodies the artistic style of Jiangnan garden architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties, showcasing a harmonious blend of small and large elements. Yuyuan still preserves historical sites such as the "Book Collection Tower," the birthplace of "Haipai Painting and Calligraphy," and the "Dianchuntang," which served as the headquarters for the Shanghai Small Sword Society.

Throughout the ages, Yuyuan has received praises like "extraordinarily beautiful in the southeast" and "the top garden in the southeast."

Contact: Phone: 021-63260830

Duration: 1-3 hours

Transportation:

  1. Subway: Take Line 10 to Yuyuan Subway Station and walk to the destination.
  2. Bus: Take bus 64/736/911/930 to Xinbeimen Bus Stop and walk to the destination.

Tickets:

  • Regular Ticket: CNY 40 (April 1 - June 30, September 1 - November 30, Monday to Sunday)
  • Regular Ticket: CNY 30/Senior Citizen/Student CNY 15 (July 1 - August 31, December 1 - March 31, Monday to Sunday)
  • Half Price: People aged 60 and above, full-time school students with valid ID
  • Free Admission: Each adult ticket allows free entry for up to 3 children below 1.3 meters (non-group); active-duty military personnel, disabled military personnel, retired cadres, retired military personnel, and disabled individuals with valid ID can register at the ticket office to receive free admission.

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