Yu Garden (豫园 / Yuyuan Garden) is one of the most famous places to visit in Shanghai, combining a traditional Ming Dynasty garden with the much busier Yuyuan Bazaar surrounding it. We visited during our Shanghai trip and I think it’s worth understanding that Yu Garden and the surrounding bazaar are actually two different experiences. The garden itself is the historic paid attraction, while the surrounding area is free to explore and packed with traditional architecture, shops
