Yu Garden & the Old City
Yu Garden and the Old City: the back story
The back story
About Yu Garden and the Old City: the back story
The Old City around Yu Garden lies a short walk south of the Bund. People’s Square, to the north-west, holds the Shanghai Museum and the Shanghai Grand Theatre.
Yu Garden
The garden has more than 40 scenic spots. Come early, before the crowds.
People’s Square
The Shanghai Museum closes on Mondays and needs booking during its Americas exhibition.
Yu Garden dates from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).
Our advice: Yu Garden in the morning, the Shanghai Museum after lunch.
Why it's on our list
- Yu Garden
- People’s Square
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Yu Garden and the Old City: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Yu Garden and the Old City: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Yu Garden150 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- The Bund850 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Shanghai Tower1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Xintiandi1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Oriental Pearl TV Tower1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Jing’an Temple4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Shanghai Museum East4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Wukang Mansion5.6 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 19 min
- West Bund Museum7.0 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 22 min