Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Songyuelou (
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Getting There
Metro
Line 10 runs through the Old Town. Yuyuan Garden station is close to most sights.
Pedicabs
Unofficial pedicabs sometimes hang out in the streets leading off the Bund; they'll take you direc-
tly to Yuyuan Gardens for ¥10 (total, not per person).
The Sights in a Day
Pre-empt the crowds by arriving at
Yuyuan Gardens
(
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)
as it opens
at 8.30am. After visiting the gardens, exit into Yuyuan Bazaar and consider a
cup of tea at the Huxinting Teahouse or a short wander amid the souvenir shops and end-
less bustle of the market area. From here, find Chenxiangge Nunnery and take a
walking
tour
(
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)
of the nearby temples, alleyways and antique markets - don't forget to
break for lunch at
Din Tai Fung
(
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)
or
Songyuelou
(
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)
.
Finish the tour with a browse through the
Shiliupu Fabric Market
(
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), which specialises in tailor-made clothing. From here, you can catch a taxi over
to the
Confucius Temple
(
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)
and explore its surrounding alleyways, which are
much less touristy than the area around the Yuyuan Bazaar. Continue on to the
Flower,
Bird, Fish & Insect Market
(
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)
and then the
Dongtai Road Antique Market
(
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)
for a final round of souvenir shopping.
The outdoor terrace at
Fat Olive
(
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) is a good pick for pre- or post-
dinner drinks.
