About
An unexpectedly peaceful temple with statues, incense, and people praying, offering a pause from the city rush.
Why go
- Unexpectedly peaceful temple with statues, incense, and people praying
- Beautiful architecture, which is particularly stunning after sunset
- A historic taoist temple in the heart of shanghai's old city
Must try
- Traditional temple architecture
- Viral shanghai foods like xiao long bao, tanghulu, scallion pancakes, dumplings
- Local chinese souvenirs
- Massive steamed bun
- Street food
Pro tips
- Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds
- Take metro lines 10 or 14 yuyuan garden
- Come at sunset
- Try to visit early in the morning
Good to know
- Prices are inflated
- The food here is honestly overpriced and kind of me
- Don't sip too quickly or it's gonna burn the inside of your mouth off
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Rating
4.3 / 5 (631 reviews)
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
Phone: +86 21 6328 4494