Shanghai Yu Garden - Willow Lake, experience the charm of Jiangnan culture

Located in Huangpu District, Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden is one of Shanghai’s famous tourist landmarks, famous for its classical garden pattern in the south of the Yangtze River. The park is dotted with antique Chinese-style buildings, beautifully carved stone bridges and elegant pools. Every corner is filled with a rich historical and cultural atmosphere. There is also the Chenghuang Temple near Yuyuan, which is very convenient for shopping and eating and experiencing the daily life of Shanghainese. The whole area is a good choice to deeply feel the charm of old Shanghai.

🗺️ Recommended Travel Routes:
It is recommended to walk from Yuyuan Station on Metro Line 10 (about 10 minutes). Along the way, you can enjoy the lively market of Chenghuang Temple, then enter the main park of Yuyuan for a slow tour. Reserve 2-3 hours there to feel the beauty of the garden and take wonderful photos.

🌸Must-do items and photo spots:
1. Dragon Wall: There are several unique dragon-shaped wall decorations in Yuyuan, which are finely carved into a hotspot for tourists to take photos.
2. Wanhua Building and Dianchun Hall: The Chinese-style building and pavilion architecture is beautiful to take pictures, and there is also a pool and arch bridge downstairs.
3. Fish Lexie: The pond under the bridge carp leisurely wanders, the scenery is very poetic.
4. Yu Linglong Rockery: The complex construction of the rockery can take very layered photos.
5. Shanghai City God Temple Stone Sculpture: The nearby City God Temple also has fine stone carvings, highly recommended to visit.

✅ Practical itinerary Tips:
1. Tickets are 40 yuan, on-site ticket purchase is very convenient, foreign visitors do not need special documents, directly buy tickets to enter.
2. Yuyuan is open year-round from 09:00-16:30 (entry at 16:00 at the latest), closed on Mondays.
3. More tourists, it is recommended to arrive earlier on weekdays or mornings, you can take beautiful photos slowly, not afraid of too crowded.
4. Most of the buildings in the park are outdoors, remember to wear a hat or bring water when walking to protect yourself from exposure to the sun.
5. For a more in-depth experience, you can arrange dining around the Yuyuan business district to taste Shanghainese snacks such as Nanxiang Xiaolongbao.
6. The garden area is not large, but every corner is worth slowly scrutinizing, such as too hasty easy to miss the beauty of details.
7. Pay special attention to door opening and closing times when visiting.

Yuyuan combines architecture, gardens, culture and check-in. The approachable tickets and convenient transportation in Shanghai are perfect for first-time travelers to Shanghai. Whether you love photography or feel the traditional Chinese aesthetics, you will not be disappointed!

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