Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket Booking

Overview

Mobile ticket

Yu Garden is a famous ancient private garden that was built in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a history of more than 450 years. It was built by an officer for his old father to spend the old age. Thus you can hear the conception of filial piety is repeatedly mentioned there.

Book the tickets and you will be addicted to the beautiful scenery. The pavilions are scattered, the rockeries are grotesque, the trees are green and the lake is clear. It is like a small forest in city.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Opening Hours: 09:00-16:30; Last entry: 16:00

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Admission Ticket

IMPORTANT: Use only the QR code we send you. Reference No. or barcodes are invalid.

NO guide service

NO transportation

Free of charge for children under 130 cm, or less than 6 years old. No ticket is needed,

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District Shanghai China

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

This is the best-preserved ancient private garden in Shanghai, you could enjoy the elegant garden retreat from the bustling city center, appreciate the delicate brick carvings, stone carvings, wood carvings and clay sculptures.

Admission Included

Options

Admission Ticket

E-ticket: Simply show the QR code at the entrance. Opening Hours: 09:00-16:30 Last Entry: 16:00

Reviews

4.21

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very easy to deal with...
Aoife N,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very easy to deal with got our tickets a few days before the event in a email and no problems would recommend
Pay at entrance
Mark M,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The Yu Gardens were great, better than I expected. However, there was no need to pre book and it was less than half price at the ticket office
Excellent gardens
Luke P,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Yu Garden is definitely one of the best things to go and see in Shanghai, with beautiful architecture and ponds it is an oasis in the city centre.
YU GARDEN
Dreamer23582368153,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was perfect. Thank you for experience. A beautiful place with alot of restaurants and shops nearby. I received tickets very quickly and the acces was very easy. Best regards!
Yu Garden
Luigi S,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
I recommend coming early in the morning. The place fills up fast and loses its magic with all those people. A must-visit in a stay in Shanghai.
Great way to skip the line
Georgia E,
May 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was easy to enter. Just use the QR code and you’re in. Skips any lines, just wander around inside
Absolutely love this company
didigradinarska,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked a lot of my experiences through this company and I must say I am so happy I did. Every experience has detailed descriptions on how to get there and how to use the ticket. Also got extra emails with helpful tips. Any question I asked you as answered so so quickly. I went during a holiday period for China and they still managed to get me tickets. The up cost for the tickets in minimal compared to other places. Great company that saved me a lot of worries and stress.
Worth a visit, but perhaps no need for guide.
rune32,
Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Well worth a visit, but 45-60min is sufficient. If this is your only garden visit whilst in China, perhaps spend more time and possibly a guide. For us, not the only garden and as such, no guided (and expensive) tour was perfectly fine. Shanghai old city just next door also worth while, 2 birds with one stone. Add 30min for this..
Garden of Mandarin
chiarasE2515JD,
Aug 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Reading the guides we preferred to book the ticket but once we arrived we discovered that it was also possible to do it on site at a lower price! But surely we saved in time.
Smooth like butter
simone d,
May 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything went incredibly smooth. We received the qr code and we entered super fast! Thanks a lot!!