Yuyuan Garden (Shanghai)

China / Schanghai / Shanghai / Anren Street, 218
Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden located in Anren Jie, Shanghai. The garden was finished in 1577 by a government officer of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Yu in Chinese means pleasing and satisfying, and this garden was specially built for the officer's parents as a place for them to enjoy a tranquil and happy time in their old age.

Yuyuan Garden occupies an area of 20,000 square meters (about five acres). The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. There are six main scenic areas in the garden: Sansui Hall, Wanhua Chamber, Dianchun Hall, Huijing Hall, Yuhua Hall and the Inner Garden. Each area features several scenic spots within its borders.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuyuan_Garden
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Coordinates:   31°13'43"N   121°29'15"E
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