Half Day Private Shanghai Tour to Yuyuan Garden
Tour Overview
This half-day Shanghai tour to Yuyuan Garden with commentary from a professional guide is a shortcut for you to grasp the essence of your Shanghai tour.
Yuyuan Garden is a top thing to do in Shanghai for sure because its hard-own survival in the changes and chaos of history sheds light on the fascinating old past of Shanghai when this city is fully decorated with skyscrapers. Learn the history, architecture arts, and traditional Chinese family culture hidden in the eaves and arch bridges of Yuyuan Garden.
Travel destination: Shanghai
Suitable for: Culture and History Lovers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Experience traditional Chinese architecture and Jiangnan gardens at Yuyuan Garden.
- Enjoy Shanghai local snacks and shop for unique souvenirs.
- Gain an insight into the fascinating old past of Shanghai.
At a confirmed time (8:30 am or 1:30 pm), you’ll be picked up by our local guide and driver at your Shanghai hotel lobby in the downtown area.
After a short sightseeing time to the fascinating city in a private car, you will arrive at Yuyuan Garden. It is a representative of classical Chinese gardens with elegant pavilions, old bridges, artistic rockeries, small ponds, etc. It was originally built by Pan Yunduan in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty for his parents to enjoy their old age in peace.
The garden has gone through a lot in the over 400 years of history. It was once deserted at the death of Pan Yunduan, restored by new owners, badly damaged during the Opium War, and reopened in 1961 after a lot of repairs. You will enjoy the beauty of nature walking in the narrow alleyways of the garden, amaze yourself with China’s classic gardening art, and see the ancient side of metropolitan Shanghai.
Afterward, step out of the garden and continue your guided Shanghai trip to wander around the lively Yuyuan Market. You can get everything here from traditional Chinese crafts like chopsticks, fans, and pottery to local delicacies such as steamed buns, crab shell cake, and pork chop with rice cakes. This is not only a shopping paradise, but also an excellent place to experience the charm of Shanghai-style culture. Don’t forget to haggle for a better price.
Your half-day private tour in Shanghai to Yuyuan Garden ends here. The guide will transfer you back to your hotel.
Tour Price ($=USD)
From $139 P.P, which is based on a private tour for 2 people. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel.
