Experts' Choice Award Yu Garden
What the experts agree on
This intimate five-acre garden in Shanghai's Old Town is a masterpiece of classical design—tranquil ponds, rockeries, and pavilions offer locals and visitors alike a serene escape from the bustling city streets.
“When it was finally finished it won international praise as "the best garden in southeastern China."”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Yu Garden is the justifiable pride and joy of the inhabitants of the old city who escape to this extensive and well-maintained haven of greenery by a stream and shaded by dense vegetation."
Condé Nast Traveler "A lot of history resides in this little garden and its City God Temple." Full review
Afar Magazine "Yu Garden is small but perfectly designed, just two hectares (five acres) of tranquil landscaped grounds that include goldfish-filled ponds, rockeries and a number of pavilions. " Full review
New York Times "The tourist-centric Yu Garden in Shanghai's Old City has a 16th-century garden, a marketplace and a newly restored teahouse"
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