![]() ![]() You will find many clay sculptures and brick carvings, calligraphic and painting works of famous artists, as well as some inscriptions and couplets.Īlthough the garden was crowded with tourists, it was the perfect place and one of the most beautiful gardens that I have ever seen in my entire life. Much of the garden’s beauty is in the tiny carvings and sculptures. ![]() When walking in the garden, you do not just focus on the huge items like buildings and bridges, but keep your eyes on the details. It perfectly blends decorative halls, elaborate pavilions, glittering pools, zigzag bridges, pagodas, archways, and impressive rockeries. and is divided into six general areas laid out in the Suzhou style, which is considered the “most refined form” of garden art.įor those looking for a glimpse into ancient China, as reflected in movies and books, this is the place. The garden itself, Yu Yuan, (which literally means Yu Garden), is in the center of the complex. Ok, the place was crowded but the buildings and the whole complex was simply wonderful. Or just to stop and drink a cup of tea in one of these amazing buildings. It is a good place to sample some local snacks and buy some souvenirs. The Bazaar has a great number of small streets and lanes where you can find many restaurants, tea houses, and shops. Many locals and tourists go to find unique items to purchase and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants.īuildings are built in the same redwood in oriental style. Today the market is the representative spot of Old Shanghai. Since that time this market has continued to grow in importance. As a result, businesses began to open up shops in the immediate area for these pilgrims. Over 100 years ago there was an increase in pilgrims who came to worship at the temple. Originally there was just a temple – The City God Temple, that was built in the 15th Century. Yuyuan Market or Yuyuan Bazaar is just next to the Yuyuan Garden. The huge expenses of the construction eventually ruined Pan Family.Īctually, Yu Yuan is a complex formed by two things: The construction took almost 20 years to be complete but once completed, it was the largest and most prestigious of its kind in Shanghai. Yu Garden was first built in 16 century during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan as a relaxation place for his father, the minister Pan En. If you are in Shanghai, it’s a perfect attraction to visit before going to the Shanghai Bund. ![]() And unfortunately, it is now crowded with tourist shops everywhere. Yu Yuan Garden is one of the top tourist attraction in Shanghai. A city in a constant move and development but in the middle of everything there is a Garden Oasis called Yu Yuan Garden. ![]()
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