Yu Garden

About

A classical chinese garden with delicious soup dumplings and a hidden european feel

Why go

• Feels like stepping back in time
• Beautiful at night when the lights transform the place
• A must-see for history, culture, and shopping

Must try

• Soup dumplings (xiaolongbao)
• Pan-fried dumplings
• Paper-cut silhouette souvenir
• Giant soup dumplings
• Tanghulu (sugar-fried haws)

Pro tips

• Visit in the evening for the lights
• Book tickets online to skip lines
• Take metro line 10 or 14 to Yuyuan Garden station
• Go early in the morning for fewer crowds
• Allow 1-2 hours to explore

Good to know

• Can be very crowded, especially on weekends
• Garden closes at 4:30pm, bazaar stays open later
• Souvenir shops and snacks in the bazaar can be overpriced

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (4742 reviews)

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