National monument-Yuyuan garden aka Yu garden

Yu Garden is believed to have been built in the Ming Dynasty (1559), more than 400 years ago. The exquisite layout, beautiful scenery, and artistic style of the garden architecture have made the garden one of the highlights of Shanghai. Pan Yunduan the owner of the garden, was the chief minister of Sichuan. In order to let his father enjoy his old age, Pan Yunduan began to gather stones, dig pools, and build pavilions, on his land in 1559. After more than twenty years of construction, Yu Garden has been built. The gardens suffered damage numerous times during the 19th century. During the First Opium War, the British army used the Huxinting Teahouse as a base of operations for several days in 1842. by the time Qing troops recovered the garden, the original structures had nearly all been destroyed. They were damaged again by the Japanese in 1942 before being repaired by Liangshun Han appointed by the Shanghai government from 1956 to 1961. They were opened to the public in 1961 and declared a national monument in 1982. Chinese garden located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai at Huangpu District, Shanghai. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds, and cloisters all have unique characteristics, Also check out Bazaar, where visitors can buy all kinds of souvenirs like foods, craftworks, and jewels. Bargaining is necessary. Entrance Fee 30-40 RMB Location: No. 137, Anren Street, Huangpu District #chinalife #shanghai #nationalmonument #yugarden #yuyuangarden #historyofchina #historywalk