Things to do

Things to do in Yu Garden

Shanghai, China

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Start with Yu Garden admission, Yuyuan Bazaar snack walk, Yuyuan Lantern Festival evening entry. Then use the full Yu Garden guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.

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Yu Garden admission

1.5-2 hours | Easy | 30 CNY in July-August and December-March; 40 CNY in April-June and September-November.

02

Yuyuan Bazaar snack walk

1-2 hours | Easy | Bazaar entry is free; food and shopping are extra.

03

Yuyuan Lantern Festival evening entry

1-2 hours | Easy | Festival-period paid entry baseline for charged time windows; normal bazaar access differs.

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Good first tap

See old Shanghai garden design at a human scale, then step straight into one of the city most atmospheric snack-and-souvenir lanes.

Travel tip

Visit early to see the garden before tour groups arrive.

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