Shanghai: Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar
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The Yuyuan Garden
The Yuyuan Garden is centrally located in the downtown area of Shanghai. Today it is considered to be the finest example of the classical garden style used in Shanghai. The Yuyuan Garden was built in the mid 1500's during the Ming Dynasty. The Yuyuan Gardens are actually a combination of gardens laid out in an intricate manner along with a series of buildings and courtyards. If you want to see classical Chinese gardens, then a stop at the Yuyuan Garden is a must.

Yuyuan Bazaar
The Yuyuan Bazaar (also known as the Yu Garden Market) is located next to the Yuyuan Garden. Originally there was just a temple (the City God Temple) that built in the 15th Century. Today the area is also home to a lively market that specializes in traditional Chinese arts and crafts.

Over 100 years ago there was an increase in pilgrims who came to worship at the temple. As a result businesses and peddlers began to open up shops in the immediate area to cater to these pilgrims. Since that time this market has continued to grown in importance. Today you can find more than 100 different shops and restaurants in the immediate area. It is a place where locals and tourists go to find unique items to purchase and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants.

If you come to study and learn Chinese in Shanghai, stop by the Yuyuan Bazaar to learn and experience a little of the Chinese culture. If you have questions about how to get to the Yuyuan Bazaar, just ask the staff at the Chinese language school in Shanghai.

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