Yuyuan Garden
Address ： No. 168, Fuyou Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Address ： No. 168, Fuyou Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Opening Hours：
Peak season: Daily 9:00–17:00 Off season: Daily 9:00–16:30
Introduction：
Located in Huangpu District, Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden is a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level and a national 4A-rated tourist attraction. Built in the 38th year of Emperor Jiajing’s reign in the Ming Dynasty (1559), it boasts over 460 years of history. It was built by then-governor of Sichuan Pan Yunduan. He named the garden Yuyuan, with yu (豫) meaning “peace” and “gladdening one’s parents.” The garden has many pavilions, terraces, towers, and galleries, which blend harmoniously with scenic chambers, waterside lodges, covered walkways, and bridges. Following the principle that “The works of men should match the works of Heaven,” it has long earned the title of “the premier garden in the southeast of China.” As a cultural icon of Shanghai, the garden is an integrated embodiment of Red culture, Shanghai-style (Haipai) culture, and Jiangnan culture, becoming a must-visit for those Chinese and foreign visitors exploring the art and culture of traditional Chinese gardens.
*The above information is subject to the official release by the venue, and this platform is for reference only.
Opening Hours
Peak season: Daily 9:00–17:00 Off season: Daily 9:00–16:30
Introduction
Located in Huangpu District, Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden is a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level and a national 4A-rated tourist attraction. Built in the 38th year of Emperor Jiajing’s reign in the Ming Dynasty (1559), it boasts over 460 years of history. It was built by then-governor of Sichuan Pan Yunduan. He named the garden Yuyuan, with yu (豫) meaning “peace” and “gladdening one’s parents.” The garden has many pavilions, terraces, towers, and galleries, which blend harmoniously with scenic chambers, waterside lodges, covered walkways, and bridges. Following the principle that “The works of men should match the works of Heaven,” it has long earned the title of “the premier garden in the southeast of China.” As a cultural icon of Shanghai, the garden is an integrated embodiment of Red culture, Shanghai-style (Haipai) culture, and Jiangnan culture, becoming a must-visit for those Chinese and foreign visitors exploring the art and culture of traditional Chinese gardens.
*The above information is subject to the official release by the venue, and this platform is for reference only.
