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Highlights
- Explore the connection between Yu Garden's classical pavilions and the folk culture of Shanghai City God Temple through a guided walk that links historical narratives with everyday life.
- Arrive at your scheduled time slot to meet your guide at the north gate group entrance on Fuyou Road, where you'll enter Yu Garden together for an insightful commentary session.
- Experience entry to both Yu Garden and the City God Temple accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide and headsets during a 1.5-hour walk organized through an official partner.
- Start a route that takes you past landmarks like the Wanhua building, Dragon Wall, rockery, Jiushi pavilion, and into the bustling markets of City God Temple for tea, costumes, and snacks.
- Select between a join-in group ticket per person or opt for an independent tour accommodating 1 to 3 guests based on your preference for privacy.
Your Experience
Start an engaging 1.5-hour guided tour of Yu Garden and Shanghai City God Temple with official partner tickets that include personal audio headsets for clear commentary.
Getting started
Gather at the group entrance near the north gate of Yu Garden, located at No. 168 Fuyou Road, according to your chosen 9:00 AM time slot. Your guide holds admission tickets and will lead you through a brief introduction before starting either an independent tour for 1–3 guests or joining a larger group.
Yu Garden
The journey begins inside Yu Garden, where the route showcases classic pavilions, rockeries, corridors, and halls that embody traditional Jiangnan garden design. Over approximately 1.5 hours, your expert English-speaking guide provides commentary via personal audio headsets to enhance your experience.
Features
- Your tour includes a walk through key features such as the Wanhua building, dragon wall and triangular toad, and double corridor, with explanations on their significance within the garden's layout.
- The route pauses at notable sites like Meirenya Taihu stone, Yuan dynasty bronze lion, and grand rockery near Yangshan hall for observation of characteristic rocks, carvings, and views.
- Continue past landmarks such as Sanhui hall, the famous garden stone, Jiushi pavilion, Dianchun hall (Small Sword Society headquarters), and small lion stage to learn about their historical uses.
- The tour covers additional sites including double dragons playing with pearl wall, Huijing building, Yulinglong and Yuhua hall, the Nanmu carved building, and inner garden Yuan dynasty ancient stage before concluding this section of Yu Garden.
- Enjoy entry to Yu Garden via official partner tickets without needing separate ticket collection, complemented by included headsets for personal audio reception during your guided visit.
- The 1.5-hour tour is led by a senior professional on-site guide with commentary available in multiple languages: Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish, Korean, German, French, or Japanese.
City God Temple of Shanghai
Your exploration continues at the City God Temple of Shanghai after leaving Yu Garden. This segment highlights the temple complex and its historical marketplace surroundings.
Features
- The guided tour provides insights into how the temple integrates with Shanghai's old city, linking it to nearby Yu Garden.
- Your expert guide continues providing commentary through your personal audio receiver, ensuring clarity even in busier areas of the temple.
- Use your combined entry ticket for both Yu Garden and City God Temple of Shanghai. Choose between a join-in group tour or an independent group tour for 1–3 guests based on your booking preference.
- Your official partner tickets offer worry-free cancellation conditions as specified, with no need to collect separate tickets on the day.
Wrapping up
The guided tour concludes near the City God Temple area. Afterward, you have free time for optional activities at your own expense, such as experiencing tea culture or local cuisine. Please note that transportation to and from the attraction, along with food and beverages, are not included in this experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to Yu Garden and City God Temple
- 1.5-hour guided tour
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Headsets with personal audio receiver
- Official partner tickets
- No ticket collection required
- Independent group tour for 1-3 guests \[as per option selected\]
- Join-in group tour ticket, per person \[as per option selected\]
- Transportation to/from the site
- Meals and drinks
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Bring your booking confirmation and contact mobile number to meet your group.
- Arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes early for a smooth start to your tour.
- Note that Yu Garden is closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly if visiting mid-week.
- Yu Garden's last admission time is at 16:00; ensure you enter before this time.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
Frequently asked questions
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Booking FAQs
Entry requirement: Bring your booking confirmation and contact mobile number to meet the group and use your ticket. Timing: Arrive at the meeting point at 9:00 AM and plan to be there 5 minutes early.
Opening hours: Yu Garden is open 9:00 to 16:30, with last admission at 16:00 and clearing at 16:30, and it is closed on Mondays. Yu Garden Mall: Yu Garden Mall is open from 10:00 to 22:00. Meeting point: Meet at the group entrance of Yu Garden's north gate at No. 168 Fuyou Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. Tickets with guide: The guide carries the admission tickets, so you cannot enter the garden on your own. Booking deadline: You must purchase your guided tour ticket by 6:00 PM local time one day before use. Group requirement: You must meet with the group to use guided tour tickets. Accurate headcount: Book for the actual number of attendees or you may need to pay the difference or be refused service. Children's policy: Children aged 6 and under join free, and minors under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Temporary closures: If any attraction is temporarily closed, the guide will provide an exterior tour only. Visit conditions: The garden can be crowded, especially on holidays and during large tour visits. Weather note: Hot summer weather can make the garden feel crowded, so plan for heat. Ticket validity: Some tickets require reservations and may only be valid on specific dates or until December 31. Product mix: Some tickets are only valid for individuals or specific group sizes. Translation note: Some information for this experience may be provided by AI or Google Translate. Official tickets: Tickets are provided by official partners. Other packages: Some packages in this venue are non-refundable or require immediate access or reservation. Crowd seasons: Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival are especially popular times to visit.
Yes, it is a 1.5-hour guided tour with an expert English-speaking guide and personal audio headsets.
The tour includes entry to both Yu Garden and Shanghai City God Temple, featuring classical pavilions, rockeries, corridors, halls, markets for tea, costumes, and snacks.
No, you cannot skip mandatory security checks. The guided tour does not include a skip-the-line option that bypasses these checks.
Bring your booking confirmation and contact mobile number for meeting the group and using your ticket at the entrance of Yu Garden's north gate on Fuyou Road.
Meet your guide at Yu Garden’s north gate group entrance at No. 168 Fuyou Road for your selected 9:00 AM slot. Plan to be there about 5 minutes early.
The package includes entry tickets, a guided tour with commentary, an English-speaking guide, headsets with personal audio receivers, and official partner tickets without needing ticket collection.
Transportation to and from the attractions is not included. Food and beverages are also excluded from this tour package.
You have two options: a join-in group ticket per person or an independent group tour for 1 to 3 guests, depending on your preference for privacy.
Yu Garden is open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with last admission at 4:00 PM. It clears by 4:30 PM and is closed on Mondays.
The activity requires you to meet your guide at the specified time, so arriving late may affect your ability to join the guided tour as planned. It's recommended to be there about 5 minutes early.