Qu Pu Qu Shui Garden - A small and beautiful classical garden

Qu Shui Garden in Shanghai's Qingpu is a historical garden with over 270 years of history, ranking alongside Jiading's Qiu Xia Pu, Nanxiang's Gu Yi Garden, Huangpu's Yu Garden, and Songjiang's Zui Bai Chi as one of the top five classical gardens in Shanghai. Qu Shui Garden was established in 1745, originally as an adjunct to the City God Temple. It was expanded continuously during the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong era, and by the end of the Qing Dynasty, the garden featured 24 scenic spots including Ying Xian Pavilion, Ying Xi Pavilion, Jing Xin Lodge, Tian Guang Yun Ying, Huang Dui Fei Lai, Xiao Hao Liang, Po Xian Pavilion, Er Qiao, Zhuo Jin Ji, Qiu Long Cave, Yu Yu Pavilion, Mi Bai Pavilion, Huan Bi Lou, Hua Shen Ci, Bing Hu, Qing Xu Jing Tai, Xi Yu Bridge, Zhou Ju Fei Shui, Xi Yang Hong Ban Lou, De Yue Xuan, You Jue Tang, Qing Cui Shan Fang, Bai Yun Wu, and Ning He Tang. After suffering from wars, it has been continuously rebuilt and restored. The garden comprises four distinct scenic areas: the West Garden is known for its architecture, the Central Garden for its landscape, the East Garden for its wild charm, and the Book and Art Garden for its ancient elegance. Each scenic area is designed around a lake, creating a natural and interesting layout with ingenuity. It is a small yet beautiful and exquisite example of ancient garden architecture, making it a great destination for weekend self-driving tours. After visiting Qu Shui Garden, one can take a stroll in Jinze Ancient Town, enjoy a farmhouse meal, and take a look at the Yi Hao Zen Temple, which was established during the Song Dynasty, as well as the over 700-year-old ginkgo tree at the temple gate. Address: No. 612, Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai Ticket: 5 yuan