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Yu Garden & Old Town

Ming-dynasty gardens and traditional bazaars

A zigzag stone bridge and lantern-hung pavilions above a lotus pond in Yu Garden

A 16th-century classical garden surrounded by the bustling Yuyuan Bazaar, famous for xiaolongbao soup dumplings.

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Highlights

  • Yu Garden

    Rockeries, ponds and pavilions — arrive at opening to beat crowds.

  • Zigzag bridge & teahouse

    One of the oldest teahouses in Shanghai.

  • Nanxiang dumplings

    Queue-worthy xiaolongbao in the bazaar.

Where to stay

Combine with the Bund — they're a 15-minute walk apart.

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