Yu Garden covers 2 hectares beside the City God Temple in Huangpu District. Pan Yunduan first built it in 1559 and it was finished in 1577. It has a 12 m Grand Rockery and over 40 scenic spots.
When was Yu Garden built?
Wikipedia says Pan Yunduan first built the garden in 1559 and that construction was postponed until 1577. The Inner Garden was first laid out in 1709, and Dianchun Hall was built in 1820. The garden opened to the public in 1961 and became a national monument in 1982.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1559 | First built by Pan Yunduan |
| 1577 | Created (infobox year) |
| 1709 | Inner Garden first laid out |
| 1820 | Dianchun Hall built |
| 1961 | Opened to the public |
| 1982 | Declared a national monument |
What is in the garden?
The garden has over 40 scenic spots on 2 hectares. The Grand Rockery is 12 m high. The Exquisite Jade Rock is a porous boulder 3.3 m high weighing 5 tons.
How much time does it need?
We suggest about two hours, and a half day if you add the City God Temple area. A garden this size rewards a slow pace, and the paths are narrow when crowded, so we pick the hour with you. Wikipedia does not state ticket prices or opening hours, so we confirm both before your date.
Frequently asked questions
When was Yu Garden built?
First built in 1559 by Pan Yunduan and created in 1577, according to Wikipedia.
How big is Yu Garden?
2 hectares (5 acres).
How high is the Grand Rockery?
12 metres.
When did Yu Garden open to the public?
1961. It became a national monument in 1982.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked on 9 November 2026 against these sources, from official pages where they exist and from the Wikipedia articles named in the list. Hours, prices and access change; we confirm them again before every trip.
