This is a REALLY classic, beautiful garden. We were their during the May Day 4-day holiday celebration, so it was jam packed and not so fun. But on a regular day, you'll get some awesome photos. Very pretty, and there's a really fantastic old-style (pagoda) shopping district steps away. This was a really fun day for us to experience China in all her glory. Loved it.
Please Google "Shanghai Scam" if you are visiting. This was a huge tourist trap. The gardens themselves seemed old but was just a maze of paths to different temples and stone gardens. There were signs to things that sounded interesting but then we couldn't find additional signs and never found the site we were looking for. The gardens are actually pretty small. The shopping area that surrounds the gardens looks old and the buildings are neat but I don't think they are actually that old. There were DQ's, Starbucks, KFC, etc...and then there were several roads surround this with high pressure sales stalls. If you even look into the small stall you get haggled to come in and buy something.
Lovely to visit and shop, watching the food being prepared and trying some new things. Easy to get to on the Metro.
Too many people there during the New Year celebration
Clean and quiet.
Garden was difficult to find because one has to go thru crammed and crowded shopping area to reach it. Garden also old and not well preserved, and admission was quite pricey. Admission is free for 70 and older and half price for over 60, in most museums and tourist attractions. Be sure to bring your ID/passport.
Find out about the history of Shanghai when you spend time at Shanghai Old Street. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
You can find out about the history of Shanghai with a stop at City God Temple. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Find out about the history of Shanghai with a stop at Huxinting Tea House. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Explore the great outdoors at Yuyuan Garden, a lovely green space in Shanghai. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
During your trip to Shanghai, you can enjoy retail therapy at Three on the Bund. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art scene in this culturally rich area.
You can find out about the history of Shanghai with a stop at Shanghai Old City Wall and Dajing Ge Pavilion. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art scene.
