Yu Garden's Chinese-style beauty photo secrets at night📸

Located at 168 Fuyou Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden is one of the representatives of classical gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. The garden has pavilions, pavilions, lake stones, flowers and trees in a well-proportioned manner, which is full of ancient charm. Especially at night, when the lights are on and the garden is reflected in the pool water, it is full of mystery and romantic atmosphere, which is completely different from the daytime scene. If you are looking for a historical and beautiful place, Yuyuan must be visited.

Recommended tour routes:
After entering, you can take a picture at the Jiuqu Bridge, where every angle is full of ancient beauty. Afterwards, walk through the pavilion at the heart of the lake and enjoy the surrounding garden layout. Along the way, you pass by attractions such as Yulinglong and Yangshantang. Walk slowly and feel the style of old Shanghai. If you like photography, it is recommended to visit in the evening, so that the sky is getting dark and Yuyuan lights up the lights to capture a special night scene. Finally, we went to the teahouse in the garden for a cup of tea and sat down to enjoy the quiet night. It was absolutely comfortable.

Must-play items:
1. Night check-in: Be sure to wait for dark, after the lights in the garden are lit, it seems like traveling through ancient times, super fantastic.
2. Tea tasting at the Heart of the Lake Pavilion: Less crowded in the evening, quietly enjoy the night, while tasting tea while feeling the culture of Jiangnan.
3. Take pictures at the Jiuqu Bridge: Light reflection and ancient architecture fusion is the designated action at night in Yuyuan.

Check-in spot:
- On both sides of the Nine Curved Bridge
- Lake Pavilion
-Lighted garden paths and ancient buildings
- Carved stone windows and ancient wooden seats

Attraction tips:
1. Be sure to arrange a night trip, night view and daytime are completely different, the lighting effect is beautiful.
2. It is recommended to arrive early to avoid the crowds slightly, you may need to queue up during peak hours.
3. Yuyuan is open from 09:00-16:30 all year round, the last entry time is 16:00, but the night viewing effect is actually the best, you can enter early before dusk and stay until before closing.
4. Tickets are priced at RMB 40. Tickets are recommended to be booked using the online platform.
5. The roads in the park are sometimes relatively wet and slippery, be careful under your feet at night.

Notes:
- Closed on Mondays, be careful to arrange your time.
- There are many ancient architectural paths in the garden, although the lights are beautiful at night but the light is darker, walking to be extra careful.
- Food and drink are prohibited in some parks, remember to follow the rules.

Going to Yuyuan not only feels the beauty of Jiangnan gardens, but also has a feeling of traveling through time and space at night. Whether you are a tourist or an authentic Shanghainese, it is worth going again!

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#ShanghaiTravel #Yuyuan Night View #Jiangnan Garden #Must-Spot Attractions #Night Shanghai

Post by katieeeeec | Sep 14, 2025

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