Shanghai; one of the most populous and developed cities in the world, is a hub of trading, shipping, commerce and administration in China. Known to be one of China’s popular tourist destinations, Shanghai is home many cultural attractions and landmarks as well as iconic places of interest. Visitors of the city can stay at a service apartment in Shanghai offered by many luxury residences such Somerset Xu Hai Shanghai.
China is known for its prowess is gardening and horticulture, and a fine example of this is the Yuyuang Garden. Also known as the Yu Garden, the Yuyuang Garden is a famous 16th Century garden that was constructed during the Ming Dynasty by a Ming officer named Pan Yunduan. Its stunning layout, luscious greenery, breathtaking highlights and blissful ambience makes it a great location to visit for a quiet and refreshing experience.
Built somewhere between 1559 and 1577, the Yuyuang Garden is one of the most popular nature attractions of Shanghai. The name ‘Yuyuang’ directly translates to peace and comfort, and that is exactly what this garden offers. This attraction contains many ‘gardens-within-gardens’ which is both a highlight as well as a source of confusion, but if you follow a general clockwise path around the garden you should be able to avoid any confusion. Apart from beautiful lawns, lush flora and beautiful flowers, the Yuyuang Garden is also home to many individual attractions. One such attraction is the Sansui Tang; a beautifully designed grand pavilion known for its intricate wood carvings. Another attraction is the Hexu Tang; a glass enclosed pavilion which houses rare artifacts and furniture from the Qing dynasty. One can also visit the Nei Yuan; the most quietest and blissful part of the garden, the Yu Ling Long; a historic honeycomb slab, and the Wanhua Lou; the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Flowers.
Therefore, a relaxing experience amidst nature and exotic Chinese culture and history, pay a visit to Shanghai’s Yuyuang Gardens.
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