Complete Guide to Shanghai Yuyuan Garden: Experience the Elegance of Jiangnan

Dear friends, when you come to Shanghai, you must visit Yuyuan Garden! This classical Jiangnan garden is full of poetry and romance. Keep this guide handy to enjoy your visit without getting lost～

Ticket Information

🎫 Peak season (April 1 - June 30, September 1 - November 30) adult tickets are 40 RMB/person; off-season (July 1 - August 31, December 1 - March 31) tickets are 30 RMB/person.
👧 Minors aged 6 (not included) to 18 (included), and full-time undergraduate students or below (excluding adult education and graduate students) pay 20 RMB/person in peak season and 15 RMB/person in off-season. Remember to bring your student ID or Mainland China ID card.
👴 Seniors aged 60 and above pay 20 RMB/person in peak season and 15 RMB/person in off-season with valid ID.
🤗 Children aged 6 and under or under 1.3 meters tall (must be accompanied by an adult, one adult can accompany up to three children; non-group), disabled persons, active military personnel, etc., can enter free with valid documents. Super thoughtful.

Opening Hours

🕙 Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with last entry at 4:00 PM. Closed on Mondays (except public holidays). Don’t miss out.

Transportation Guide

🚇 The subway is very convenient. Both Line 10 and Line 14 go to Yuyuan Station. Exit from Gate 1 and walk about 5 minutes to see the blue-tiled white walls of Yuyuan Garden.
🚖 If taking a taxi, just set the destination to "Yuyuan Garden Ticket Office." However, the surrounding roads are narrow, so you may need to walk a bit once nearby.
🚌 Several bus lines serve the area, such as routes 11, 26, and 64. Get off at the Chenghuangmiao stop.

Tour Route

🎈 Enter from the main gate of Yuyuan Garden (Fuyou Road), first arriving at Sansuitang Hall, the main hall of the garden. It’s antique and perfect for photos.
🗻 Next, visit the Grand Rockery, a masterpiece by Ming Dynasty stone artist Zhang Nanyang. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of Yuyuan Garden, with unique scenery in every season.
🌸 Stroll to Wanhua Tower, where in spring the wisteria blooms fill the air with rich floral fragrance—truly living up to its name "Deep Among Ten Thousand Flowers."
🏛️ Don’t miss Dianchuntang Hall, once the command center of the Small Sword Society uprising. It houses historical exhibits that let you feel the dramatic changes of old Shanghai’s city district.
💎 Be sure to check in at Yulinglong, one of the three famous stones of Jiangnan. It’s translucent and porous, known for its beauty of "slimness, transparency, leakage, and wrinkles." Photos taken beside it are full of charm.
🌉 Finally, exit from the north gate of Yuyuan Garden (Anren Street), which connects directly to the Chenghuangmiao commercial area, perfect for more shopping and eating.

Photo Spots

📸 On the second floor by the window of Huxin Pavilion Teahouse, wear a Hanfu and pose as if brewing tea by the window. You’ll capture a scene straight out of "A Dream of Splendor."
🌅 On sunny noons, the reflection in Jiyu Water Corridor looks especially beautiful under the sunlight, shimmering like gold. Every shot is a stunning masterpiece.
🪟 The flower windows of Wanhua Tower are distinctive. Shoot Yulinglong through the swastika-patterned lattice window, cleverly using classical composition for maximum artistic effect.
🌃 The Nine-Bend Bridge at night is gorgeous, with red lanterns lit, creating a dreamy scene. If taking portraits, bring a fill light for even better results.

Helpful Tips

📱 Buy tickets in advance via the official "Shanghai Yuyuan Garden" mini program to skip the lines.
🕙 Enter before 9 AM or after 3 PM to avoid tour group crowds for a better experience.
👟 Paths inside the garden can be slippery at times, so wear non-slip shoes; watch out for dripping eaves on rainy days and avoid standing under trees.
🤫 Be a respectful visitor: pets are not allowed (except guide dogs), do not climb ancient buildings, and do not feed wild animals.

Dear friends, take this guide to Yuyuan Garden and feel the charm of "the most exquisite in the southeast" 💕 Looking forward to your beautiful photos and joyful experiences! Yuyuan Garden