Yu Yuan Garden Shanghai, China

Immerse yourself in the greenery of Shanghai by joining the Yu Yuan Garden Tour in the Old City of Shanghai, China! Admire the tranquility and beauty of this ancient green era of the city.

The name Yu Yuan means the Garden of Happiness, and it signifies just that calmness in which urbanites take refuge to get away from the noise of the hustle and bustle of Shanghai.

Yu Yuan Garden was built le 1559 but was later damaged following the First Opium War and became a national monument in 1942.

It is in the northeastern part of the Old City and to this day is still a national symbol and one of the most beautiful gardens. Although not very large it encloses 30 pavilions, several halls, cloisters, and bridges. not to mention the vast variety of flowers and plants.

It is divided into 6 main areas, each of which is separated by the famous Dragon walls.

During the Yu Yuan Garden tour, you will visit some of the main attractions of the complex, including:

• The Rock Garden. From here, if you climb to the top of the Great Rock you can have a view of the entire garden from above
• The Three Wheat Spikes Pavilion, which in the time of the Qing Dynasty was used as a hall in which to entertain guests.
• The Cuixiu Hall, surrounded by ancient trees and extraordinary flower arrangements.
• The Pavilion of Ten Thousand Flowers
• The Hall Announcing Spring, where you can admire historical relics of battles and trade
• The Hall of Jade Magnificence, which also includes a library
• The inner garden area, where you can see the stage on which theatrical dramas were staged
• The Exquisite Jade Rock, as well as the pearl of the entire garden as it contains among the oldest and most famous rocks in China

Conclude the Yu Yuan Garden tour by visiting the Bazaar dedicated to shopping and eating typical Chinese products.

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