A highlight of the Ming Dynasty that first came to life in 1559, the Yuyuan Garden was once the finest and most prestigious garden of its time in Shanghai, and it maintains the same degree of splendour to this day. Explore the garden and the city’s other scenic wonders by checking into the stellar serviced apartments Shanghai has to offer its visitors. Perhaps consider the Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai as its stylish interiors and central location make it an ideal option for accommodation Shanghai. Take a leisurely stroll with family and friends at the Yuyuan Garden, one of the city’s most exquisite examples of landscaped greenery. Spanning an extensive area of five acres, visitors will be treated to a plethora of natural and cultural artefacts that add immense historical value to a day spent wandering the meandering pathways. Witness the splendour of the Grand Rockery in Sansui Hall, as it extends twelve metres high and depicts a splendid array of winding caves, cliffs, peaks and gorges. Or visit Wanhua Chamber, translating to “Chamber of ten thousand flowers”. Yuyua hall is stylishly outfitted with pieces of rosewood that date back to the Ming Dynasty. The Inner Garden is a special treat, as you will discover a lovely range of pavilions, ponds, rockeries and towers. Each of these areas is divided by a special “dragon wall” evoked by winding grey tiled ridges that culminate in the fantastic likeness of a dragon’s head. A garden saturated with mysticism and mythology, Yuyuan Garden is an intriguing cultural enclave that must be experienced in person.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
