Exploring Shanghai? Here’s why
by MccaB
Nov 4, 2025
> **Lanterns illuminate Jilefang, peach blossoms reflect by the Nine-Bend Bridge** — Shanghai's Old Town is undergoing a "dimensional rift"! Yu Garden Mall teams up with Bilibili's top 10 national animation IPs for the first time, transforming the 700-year-old Jiangnan garden into a "Pain City" fantasy. **Night tour highlights** (tested and pitfall-free version👇)
🔥 **Viral Check-in Route** (Efficient play from 18:00-22:00)
1. **18:00 Dimensional Gate Opens**
→ **Enter through Gate 2!** Head straight to Ninghui Road’s "Heaven Official’s Blessing" Jilefang, with thousands of lanterns + holographic projections, fans of Xie Lian and Hua Cheng will be ecstatic (recommended to wear Hanfu/cosplay for instant photos).
→ Turn into Yu Garden Old Street’s "Link Click" alley, trigger hidden story at the animation’s "Time Clock Shop."
2. **19:30 Magical Moment at Nine-Bend Bridge**
→ Laser fog forest activates! Peach tree reflections in the lake from "Hundred Demons Record," squat on the east side of the bridge to capture the "Peach Blossom Water Mirror," and the floating stone array from "The Shepherd’s Tale" lights up simultaneously.
→ **Hidden Perk**: Lakeside Pavilion × "There Is a Beast" co-branded milk tea cup with "Pipi" cup sleeve, exclusive until 22:00.
3. **Weekend Exclusive Fantasy Night** (Must-see Friday to Sunday)
→ **20:00** Golden Square: Water sleeve dance "Flower-Filled City" Jilefang realm, performers suspended and flying.
→ **21:00** Central Square: Suona mixed with electronic music! "Fearless Abyss" and "Flame Keeper" explode the scene, followed by top 100 UP hosts’ wild dance party.
🥢 **Foodie Dimensional Wall Break**
- **Ningbo Tangyuan Shop**: Eat "Heaven Official’s Blessing" themed fermented rice balls, with a hidden "Fu" character at the bowl’s bottom (post on Douyin to get a postcard);
- **Songhelou**: "Mortal" animation set meal comes with a spiritual root bracelet, crayfish buns are a must-order;
- **Lao Miao Gold**: Pop-up store next to Jilefang, buy co-branded gold jewelry and get animation badges.
💡 **Blood and Tears Tips**
✅ **Viral Shortcut**: Fewer people before 19:00 on weekdays, buy night tickets on weekends (entry from 16:00 recommended);
✅ **Grab Merch**: "Happy Tour Yu Garden" mini-program points redeem exclusive badges (earn points with purchases over 50 yuan);
❌ **Avoid**: Nine-Bend Bridge boat show (crowded with poor views), better to go to Huabao Building rooftop for a more stunning panorama!
> On Qixi Night (August 10), international electronic music label lands, **Ancient Garden × Cyber Pulse** — Yu Garden’s first-ever outdoor wind and electronic music festival, book early to avoid the crush!
📍**Useful Info**
⏰ Event runs until **August 29** | Night session 16:00-22:00
> "When the Old Town’s fireworks atmosphere meets the second dimension, Yu Garden is no longer just a container of history but a dream factory for Generation Z." With this guide in hand, rush to this wall-breaking celebration of tradition and trend!
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