At a glance
- Type: Entrance tickets
- Rating: ★ 7.8 from 18 reviews on Civitatis
- Length: 2 h
- Guide: no guide language listed
- Read on 5 Nov 2026, price not shown here
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A ticket, not a tour
This listing is an entrance ticket, so you walk the garden on your own. Read the activity page for how the ticket is delivered and whether a time slot applies.
The garden and its surrounding streets can be crowded at weekends. Early in the day is usually calmer.
Add a guide if you want context
If you want an explanation of the garden and the old town, the free walking tours below include nearby areas with a guide.
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Questions before you go
How long does a Yu Garden visit take?
Civitatis lists about 2 hours.
Is there a guide?
No. The listing is for entry tickets only.
Is the 7.8 score reliable?
It rests on 18 reviews, so treat it as a rough guide.
Sources & review notes
- Civitatis Shanghai ↗ · Reviewed
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