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Yu Garden and City God Temple Guided Tour

Shanghai
by Headout
Duration1h 30m
SeasonSee calendar when booking

The Experience

Your experience Explore Yu Garden and Shanghai City God Temple on a 1.5-hour guided route with official partner tickets and personal audio headsets. Getting started Meet your guide at the group entrance of Yu Garden's north gate at No. 168 Fuyou Road at your selected 9:00 AM time slot. The admission tickets are with the guide, so you cannot enter directly before the ticket check. After a brief introduction, you join your independent group tour for 1–3 guests or the join-in group tour, then proceed through the gate to begin the walk. What to expect Yu Garden Your guided route starts inside Yu Garden, following classic pavilions, rockeries, corridors, and halls that reflect traditional Jiangnan garden design. Over approximately 1.5 hours, your expert English-speaking guide uses a headset with personal audio receiver so you can hear commentary clearly while moving through each section. Features Walk the guided route that includes Wanhua building, the dragon wall and triangular toad, and the double corridor, while your guide explains how these elements fit into the garden's layout. Pause at Meirenya Taihu stone, the Yuan dynasty bronze lion, and the grand rockery behind Yangshan hall to observe characteristic rocks, carvings, and views within the garden. Continue past Sanhui hall, the famous garden stone, Jiushi pavilion, Dianchun hall (Small Sword Society headquarters), and the small lion stage, gaining context on how these spaces were used. See the double dragons playing with pearl wall, Huijing building, Yulinglong and Yuhua hall, the Nanmu carved building, and the inner garden Yuan dynasty ancient stage before exiting this section of the garden. Benefit from entry to Yu Garden with official partner tickets, with no ticket collection required, and use of headsets with personal audio receiver included as part of your guided visit. Join a 1.5-hour guided tour led by a senior professional on-site guide, with guided commentary available in Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish, Korean, German, French, or Japanese. City God Temple of Shanghai After exiting Yu Garden, your guide leads you to the nearby City God Temple of Shanghai for the second part of the route. This section focuses on the temple complex and surrounding area, connecting religious heritage with the historic marketplace setting. Features Follow the City god temple guided tour to understand how the temple fits into Shanghai's old city and how it relates to the neighboring Yu Garden district. Listen through your personal audio receiver as your expert English-speaking guide continues the commentary, maintaining audio clarity in busier temple areas. Use your combined entry to Yu Garden and City God Temple of Shanghai and your join-in group tour ticket, per person, or independent group tour for 1–3 guests, depending on the option you select at booking. Rely on official partner tickets that include worry-free cancellation conditions as specified, with no separate ticket collection step required on the day. Wrapping up Your guided tour ends near the City god temple area, where you have free time after the tour for optional activities at your own expense, such as a tea culture experience, costume change experience, purchasing cultural creative products, or enjoying local cuisine. Transportation to and from the attraction, as well as food and beverages, are not included, so you can plan your next steps independently.

How to book

Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

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    Non-refundable

    from₹4,208

    Includes: Entry to Yu Garden and City God Temple · 1.5-hour guided tour · Expert English-speaking guide · +5 more

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What to Bring

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  • Entry requirement : Bring your booking confirmation and contact mobile number to meet the group and use your ticket. Timing : Arrive at the meeting point at 9:00 AM and plan to be there 5 minutes early.

Food & Drink

Food

Provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport included
Pickup and drop-off arranged by the host
Location
Fu You Lu, 四牌楼 Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, Fu You Lu, Shanghai
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End point
Fu You Lu, 四牌楼 Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, Fu You Lu, Shanghai

Good to know

Who it's for

Min persons: 1

About the guide

Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Know before you go What to bring Entry requirement : Bring your booking confirmation and contact mobile number to meet the group and use your ticket. Timing : Arrive at the meeting point at 9:00 AM and plan to be there 5 minutes early. Additional information Opening hours : Yu Garden is open 9:00 to 16:30, with last admission at 16:00 and clearing at 16:30, and it is closed on Mondays. Yu Garden Mall : Yu Garden Mall is open from 10:00 to 22:00. Meeting point : Meet at the group entrance of Yu Garden's north gate at No. 168 Fuyou Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. Tickets with guide : The guide carries the admission tickets, so you cannot enter the garden on your own. Booking deadline : You must purchase your guided tour ticket by 6:00 PM local time one day before use. Group requirement : You must meet with the group to use guided tour tickets. Accurate headcount : Book for the actual number of attendees or you may need to pay the difference or be refused service. Children's policy : Children aged 6 and under join free, and minors under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Temporary closures : If any attraction is temporarily closed, the guide will provide an exterior tour only. Visit conditions : The garden can be crowded, especially on holidays and during large tour visits. Weather note : Hot summer weather can make the garden feel crowded, so plan for heat. Ticket validity : Some tickets require reservations and may only be valid on specific dates or until December 31. Product mix : Some tickets are only valid for individuals or specific group sizes. Translation note : Some information for this experience may be provided by AI or Google Translate. Official tickets : Tickets are provided by official partners. Other packages : Some packages in this venue are non-refundable or require immediate access or reservation. Crowd seasons : Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival are especially popular times to visit.

The fine print

Voucher requirements

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.