Yu Garden, located in the northeast of the old town of Huangpu District, Shanghai, adjacent to Chenghuang Temple and Yu Garden Mall, is an outstanding representative of classical gardens in the south of the Yangtze River and the only well preserved garden of the Ming Dynasty in Shanghai. It integrates garden art, historical relics, folk culture, and characteristic commerce, and is the core area for experiencing Shanghai's traditional culture and common customs.
① Classic Landscape of Landscape Architecture
The Grand Rockery and Wangjiang Pavilion: Designed by the famous Ming Dynasty stonemason Zhang Nanyang, it was built with thousands of tons of Wukang yellow stone. It was once the highest point in Shanghai, offering a distant view of the Huangpu River (now no longer visible due to high-rise buildings).
Yulinglong: One of the three famous stones in Jiangnan, it is said to be a relic of the Flower Stone class in the Northern Song Dynasty. The stone body is porous, "with a furnace of incense placed at the bottom of the stone, smoke comes out from the holes; with a bowl of water poured into the top of the stone, springs flow through the holes.
Dianchun Hall: The former site of the command center of the Shanghai Xiaodao Society Uprising in 1853, now displaying relevant historical relics.
Inner Garden (Jingguan Hall): The garden within the garden, with a compact layout and exquisite pavilions, towers, and clay sculptures and brick carvings.
Dragon Wall: The five dragon walls (Fulong, Chuanyun, Shuanglong playing with pearls, etc.) in the park are vivid and are the symbol of Yu Garden.
② Yu Garden Shopping Mall (external business district)
Features: The Ming and Qing style buildings around Yu Garden, with cornices and high lanterns, have a traditional atmosphere.
Experience: Gathering time-honored food (Nanxiang Mantou Store, Lvbo Gallery, Ningbo Tangtuan Store), gold, silver and jewelry, cultural and creative handicrafts, special snacks (spiced beans, pear paste candy), the night lights are bright and lively.
③ Chenghuang Temple (adjacent to scenic spots)
Chenghuang Temple in Shanghai: a Taoist temple dedicated to the city god Huo Guang, Qin Yubo, etc., can experience folk blessing culture (need to purchase a separate fragrant flower coupon).
Culture and Activities
Yu Garden Lantern Festival: Held every year from the Lunar New Year to Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival), it is a national intangible cultural heritage. With a large scale of colorful lanterns and a large number of people, it is one of the most interesting activities in Shanghai.
Daily folk performances: folk art performances, such as Paper Cuttings and pull western-style films, are sometimes held in the mall.
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Cultural taboo
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