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Yu Garden

Yu Garden tickets for foreigners

豫园 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: Stefan Fussan / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Shanghai · 豫园

At a glance

Book ahead?
No — buy or walk in on the day
Where
Ticket office on site
When tickets release
On-site at north/south gate windows; optional official WeChat mini-program 上海豫园
Open & closed days
Closed Mondays except national holidays. Chinese New Year hours are announced separately.
Price
Adult CNY 40 in peak months, CNY 30 off-peak; half price for eligible students and seniors 60+.
Hours
09:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00)
Passport on entry
Yes — show your passport at the entrance.
Full times, prices and rules
Price
Adult peak (Apr 1–Jun 30, Sep 1–Nov 30) CNY 40; off-peak (Jul 1–Aug 31, Dec 1–Mar 31) CNY 30; half-price for eligible students/60+
Recommended path

Ticket office on site

Official 豫园 page: north & south gate ticket windows + 上海豫园 mini-program. Walk-up with passport is simplest for foreigners outside holidays.

Visitor info

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Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Skip Mondays

    Closed Mondays except national holidays.

  2. 2

    Go to North or South Gate ticket window

    North: 168 Fuyou Rd (groups+individuals). South: 279 Yuyuan Old Street (individuals).

  3. 3

    Buy an adult ticket

    CNY 40 in peak season, CNY 30 off-peak. Carry your passport in case staff ask for a real-name check.

  4. 4

    Enter before 16:00

    Last entry is 16:00 and the garden closes at 16:30.

  5. 5

    Optional: mini-program

    Search WeChat 上海豫园 for advance e-tickets.

  6. 6

    Separate bazaar time

    Shopping streets outside the garden walls do not need the garden ticket.

Key pitfalls

  • Classical garden ≠ Yuyuan Bazaar / night market outside — bazaar is free; garden needs a ticket.
  • Last entry 16:00 — do not arrive late.
  • Closed Mondays except national holidays.
  • North gate: groups + individuals; South gate: individuals only (near Jiuqu Bridge).

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Official WeChat mini-program (上海豫园)Official online channel.
Trip.com or KlookUseful around CNY/holidays when queues grow.
What recent travelers report
Travelers confuse ticketed classical garden with free night bazaar area. reddit.com
Holiday visitors pre-book Yu Garden on Trip/Klook. reddit.com

FAQ

How much is Yu Garden?

CNY 40 for adults in peak season and CNY 30 off-peak, per the official page.

Source: yugarden.com.cn

Which day is it closed?

Mondays, except national holidays.

Source: yugarden.com.cn

Is the bazaar part of the garden ticket?

No. The classical garden is ticketed; the bazaar and old streets around it are separate and generally free to wander.

Source: reddit.com

Do I need to book ahead?

Usually not — buy at the gate. Book ahead for Chinese New Year and major holidays.

Source: yugarden.com.cn

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Sources

  • yugarden.com.cnOfficial: hours, Monday closure, peak/off prices 40/30, north/south gates, 上海豫园 mini-program · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • tripchina.meEN practical guide citing official hours/prices · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.comYu Garden tickets via Trip/Klook around holiday periods · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • reddit.comClarify garden vs night bazaar — different experiences · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify