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Yuyuan Garden
CultureVisit: ~90 minFrom €4
Yuyuan Garden is a classical Chinese garden from the Ming dynasty in the heart of the Old City, next to the City God Temple. Its two hectares contain halls, pavilions, ponds, zigzag bridges and rockeries, separated by walls topped with undulating dragons. The Great Rockery, the Exquisite Jade Rock and the Dianchun Hall stand out; around it spreads the Yuyuan bazaar, always lively.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Yuyuan Garden: 7 missions
- Climb the Great RockeryAn artificial mountain of yellow stone with caves, paths and a pavilion at the top.
- Walk through the Inner GardenThe most secluded enclosure of the garden, with its own halls and rockeries.
- Discover the Wanhua Chamber and its ginkgo treeA chamber surrounded by courtyards, next to a ginkgo tree around 400 years old.
- Find the Exquisite Jade RockA porous rock, full of holes, considered one of the most famous ornamental stones in China.
- Visit Sansui HallThe main hall at the garden's entrance, with its carved beams.
- Enter Dianchun HallOne of the garden's historic halls, with its wood carvings and courtyard.
- Walk through Yuyuan GardenWander through the courtyards, ponds and halls of this Ming-era garden.
Near Yuyuan Garden
Nanxiang Mantou Dian (Yu Garden)80 m awayCity God Temple163 m awayChenxiang Pavilion182 m awayFuyou Road Mosque188 m awayGutzlaff Signal Tower671 m awayDajing Ge Pavilion879 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Yuyuan Garden?
From €4 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
How much time do you need for Yuyuan Garden?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
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