In the heart of the old city of #Shanghai is the Yu Garden #豫园, the most beautiful Chinese garden in the city.
It was built in the 16th century, during the Ming dynasty, by an official of the Sichuan court of justice, according to the tradition of Chinese gardens. It symbolizes the world in miniature.
It was built in 1559 by Pan Yunduan for his father Pan En. He spent no less than 20 years fitting it out to meet his father's requests. Pan En was a high officer of the Ming dynasty. For more than two centuries, the garden was largely degraded by being occupied by different people.
It was first bought by merchants then occupied by the British army and finally by the Japanese army. Finally restored in 1956 by the city of Shanghai, it was officially reopened to the public in 1961 to be established as a national monument in 1982.
Indeed, the rivers here are streams and the mountains rocks, and place man in harmony with this world. This small verdant labyrinth covers 2 hectares and guides you through flowery paths, picturesque pavilions, lotus and goldfish ponds, small bridges, stone sculptures...
A true calm and harmonious garden, offering a peaceful moment to the visitor.
