A classical Chinese garden dating to the Ming Dynasty (1559). Five acres of pavilions, rockeries, dragon walls, lotus ponds, and bridges. Adjacent bazaar has traditional architecture, street food, and the famous Nanxiang xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).
Garden: 40 CNY (Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov), 30 CNY (other months). Under 6/Over 70: free. Bazaar: free. Classic Chinese garden
Metro: Yuyuan Garden (Line 10) - 5 min walk. Located in the old town area, near City God Temple.
Last entry 16:00. If Monday is a holiday, garden opens. Tickets 30-40 CNY seasonal, students 20, under 6 or under 130cm free. Yuyuan Bazaar nearby until 21:00 free. Metro Line 10.
Useful tips for visiting Yu Garden
Garden: arrive at 8:30am opening to avoid crowds. Bazaar: extremely crowded but atmospheric. Nanxiang for xiaolongbao (long queue but worth it). Combine with Bund (20 min walk).
Metro: Yuyuan Garden (Line 10) - 5 min walk. Located in the old town area, near City God Temple.
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