Guyi Garden
古猗园
A Ming-dynasty Jiangnan garden in Nanxiang known for its bamboo and its Missing Corner Pavilion, visited alongside the birthplace of Nanxiang xiaolongbao.
Guyi Garden is in Nanxiang Town, Jiading District. It was first built during the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty and is one of Shanghai's five major classical gardens. Its name comes from the line 'Green bamboo, so lush and graceful' in the Book of Songs, and the garden is richly planted with bamboo. Scenes include Yiye Hall, Xi'e Pond, Fuyun Pavilion and the Nine-Turn Bridge. The Missing Corner Pavilion, which lacks one of its four corners, symbolizes the loss of territory after the September 18 Incident and serves as a patriotic memorial. Admission is about RMB 12, and it is open roughly 07:00–18:00. Take Metro Line 11 to Nanxiang Station and transfer by bus or walk about 15 minutes. Once outside the garden, you can visit Nanxiang Old Street to taste authentic Nanxiang xiaolongbao.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Nanxiang Old Street
- Gucun Park
- Shanghai Zoo
- Shanghai International Circuit
- Jiading Confucian Temple & Zhouqiao Old Street
- Shanghai Circus World (ERA Intersection of Time)
- Jade Buddha Temple
- M50 Creative Park