Shanghai is the most vibrant and largest city in China. With a population of over 20 million this more than 2400 sqm city is filled with activity wherever you go. With a rich heritage and culture, this modern metropolitan city is a traveler’s paradise and a well known travel destination for those who seek the mysteries of the east. With many modern sites and places situated here, there are unlimited options when deciding what to do and when to visit Shanghai, China.
Whether you’re an adventure seeker or searching for that Asian sense of peace of mind, it’s hard not to hard to find what you are looking for in this beautiful city. For those who are seeking tranquility and peace of mind there is no better place to visit than one the many gardens in Shanghai to relax an unwind. When choosing which landmark to visit, your first choice should be the Yuyuan Gardens.
Yuyuan Gardens, a Ming Dynasty garden which can be said to be one of the most lavishly and finely crafted gardens in Shanghai. Located next to another famous Shanghai landmark, the City God Temple in the old city, any visitor can travel to the garden using many bus routes from in and around the area easily.
This well known classical garden was constructed by Pan Yunduan, for his father a senior official in the Ming Dynasty to relax in his old age. The construction is said to have taken almost twenty years and many changes during its existence till now. This breathtaking garden was named a national monument by the Shanghai government in 1982. Before it was named, it went through a series of renovations and restorations to heal the damaged caused by many wars including the Opium Wars which took place in the area.
This 5 acre land is divided into five sections with different areas which are unique and scenic in there own right. The 49 foot rockery which is the oldest in the Shanghai region gives you a bird’s eye view of the garden and is sure to take you breath away. With its many ponds and architecturally creative wooden buildings, it brings visitors closer to nature. And the bamboo shrubs, the seemingly calm waters all add to that calming affect that you feel from the moment you step through the door way. Visiting the Yuyuan Gardens is undoubtedly a physical and spiritually relaxing experience you should not miss out on.
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