Yu Yuan Garden
Yu Yuan Garden is a scenic area in Shanghai, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 豫园
- City
- Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 31.2289243, 121.4877542
About Yu Yuan Garden
Yuyuan Garden is located at No. 168 Fuyou Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. It was built during the Jiajing and Wanli years of the Ming Dynasty. It has a history of more than 450 years and covers an area of more than 30 acres. Together with Luxiang Garden and Rise Garden, it is known as the "Three Famous Gardens in Shanghai in the Ming Dynasty". It ranks first among the five existing classical gardens in Shanghai and is a national AAAA tourist attraction. Yuyuan Garden was originally a private garden in the Ming Dynasty. The owner of the garden, Pan Yunduan, once served as the chief envoy of Sichuan. His father, Pan Enguan, served as the censor of the Zuodu Procuratorate and the Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment. Pan En resigned from office and returned to his hometown when he was old.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit Yu Yuan Garden with a local guide?
Open the Shanghai page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.