China · YU GARDEN TOURS
Good yu garden tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Shanghai’s key sights in one day, from Jade Buddha Temple to the Bund and Yuyuan Garden, with lunch, hotel transfers, and an English-speaking guide.
“Wonderful time exploring Shanghai! The lunch was great and seeing the best areas of the city in one day made the trip a hit. Highly recommend”
Review of Shanghai’s Yu Garden ticket, with tips on QR entry, timing, crowds, value, garden highlights, and who should book.
“Very pretty but quite overcrowded with tours. Would still recommend.”
Explore Yu Garden, Old Shanghai, Zhujiajiao and the Bund in one value-packed day with transport, lunch, tea and an English guide.
“Fantastic trip allows you to cover many experiences in 1 day all of which were amazing and more than the itinerary described i.e authentic chinese tea house , temple in old street ( spectacular ) , another beautiful garden in water town and a visit to the silk house , the lunch supplied at water town was also amazing , delicious authentic chinese food . Audrey our guide was fantastic so friendly and knowledgeable and went above and beyond for us . Thoroughly recommend this trip if visiting Shanghai , not to be missed !!”
Review of a private Shanghai tour to Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Bazaar, and the Bund, with transport, guide, tickets, and practical tips.
“The Bund is very very beautifull place! Shure! We recommend!!!!”
See Shanghai’s old town, Bund, French Concession, and Pudong with a private guide, tea tasting, and hotel or port transfers.
“Tom was very knowledgeable. We totally enjoyed the visit to the Yu Garden. And it was good that he drove us from spot to spot so that we could escape the heat. I highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Shanghai’s Yu Garden and Lantern Festival combo, with ticket tips, entry times, value, crowd advice, and what to expect.
“The lights were absolutely stunning, it was so beautiful to see. The downside was that it was very busy and you were constantly ushered forward with whistles. I understand that they need to keep the crowd moving but the constant noise of whistles made it difficult to fully enjoy. Having said that, the lanterns were truly beautiful, the surroundings were breathtaking and I am very pleased I went.”
Explore Shanghai’s Yu Garden and Old Town with a private guide, local transport, tea tasting, Qing-era architecture, and flexible pacing.
“My guide Sunni met me at the hotel and we headed off to Old Town to see the shops and visit Yu Garden. The Qing dynasty garden is an amazing collection of pond, pavilions and bonsai, I spent a short time there but you easily spend hoRead more”
Review of Fan Ming’s flexible Shanghai private tour, covering Yu Garden, The Bund, Zhujiajiao, photo help, value, timing, and practical tips.
“My tour with Fan in Shanghai was truly exceptional! One of the best experiences I’ve had anywhere. From the very first moment, it was clear that Fan isn’t just a guide; he’s someone who genuinely cares about making your time unforgettablRead more”
See Shanghai by night on a Huangpu River cruise, then explore Yuyuan Bazaar and the French Concession with private transport and a guide.
“It is a must do, it was absolutely amazing. Our guide Kalvin was the best, so knowledgeable. He made sure we had the best experience. We were driven in a comfortable car, the driver was professional, helpful. They were prompt, kept in touch with us. Highly recommend this tour.”
See Yu Garden, Shanghai Old Street, Zhujiajiao, and the Bund on a 7-hour bus tour with lunch, guide, and optional cruises.
“The experience would be fine if not for the lunch and the last ride when the tour ended. I had told you in advance during the bookings that we are old people. I had even told you our ages. We did not expect any special or VIP treatment, but, tRead more”
Review of a private Shanghai day tour covering the Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, and Huangpu River cruise.
“We did a one day tour in Shanghai. We visited the Yu Garden, which is an oasis of calm in the midst of the city, walked along the Bund, took a cruise on the Huangpu River, visited the bookstore on the 52nd floor of the Shanghai Tower, and Read more”
Pick the day out first. The city usually sorts itself out after that.
