In Shanghai, a city that integrates modernity and tradition, the brilliance of the Bund and the elegance of Yu Garden are well-known to the world. Hidden in the Expo Culture Park in Pudong New Area, Shen Garden is a classical secret by the river, opening a window for foreign tourists to understand Chinese garden aesthetics. Different from the profoundness and vicissitudes of traditional ancient gardens, Shen Garden takes “Jiangnan classical garden” as its blueprint and integrates modern gardening techniques, perfectly blending the Chinese charm of pavilions, winding paths, flowing water and rock piles with the broad scenery of the Expo River. During the day, you can enjoy the full courtyard of greenery and elegant pavilions; at night, you can watch the bright lights and flowing light and shadow. It has both the gentleness and restraint of Chinese classical gardens and the vitality of modern landscapes. No complicated reservation is required, and you can immersive experience the unique charm of Oriental Gardens, making it a must-visit place for foreign tourists to deeply experience Shanghai’s humanistic heritage.
Shanghai Shen Garden is located at No. 100 Jikun Road, Pudong New Area, in the core area of the Expo Culture Park, adjacent to the Huangpu River. With a superior geographical location and relying on Shanghai’s improved public transportation network, foreign tourists can easily reach it. As a landmark landscape in the Expo Culture Park, Shen Garden covers a vast area and follows the Jiangnan garden’s gardening concept of “changing scenery with each step and integrating virtual and real” as a whole. The garden is exquisitely laid out and divided into several landscape areas, each hiding the ingenuity of Chinese aesthetics. Tracing its origin, the design inspiration of Shen Garden comes from the essence of Shanghai’s local classical gardens, taking into account both ornamental and experiential. It not only retains the classic elements of Jiangnan gardens — pavilions with overhanging eaves, winding corridors, rippling pools and scattered rock piles, but also integrates modern design concepts, adding supporting facilities such as light shows and leisure rest, making the classical garden glow with new vitality and more in line with the visiting habits of foreign tourists.
For foreign tourists, the most attractive feature of Shen Garden is the tangible and perceptible Chinese garden aesthetics, as well as the distinct visiting experiences during the day and night. Entering the garden during the day, the first thing that catches the eye is the simple and elegant garden gate, with a vermilion door frame matched with dark tiles and exquisite carvings on the door, showing the solemnity and gentleness of Chinese architecture. Stepping into the garden, the winding path leads to seclusion, the bluestone slab road winds forward, and the surrounding green plants are lush, with green bamboos, willows and ancient pines scattered, interspersed with various flowers, with scenery in all seasons — blooming flowers in spring, lush green trees in summer, golden leaves all over the path in autumn, and sparse shadows slanting in winter. Along the way, you can see various pavilions and terraces, either built by the pool or against the mountain. There are seats in the pavilions for tourists to rest and enjoy the scenery. Sitting in the pavilion, you can watch the koi fish playing in the pool, see the distant rock piles, and listen to the rustling of wind blowing through the bamboo leaves, immersive experiencing the poetic realm of “walking in a painting”.
The core landscapes in the garden are the rock piles, water arrangement, pavilions and corridors, which together constitute the soul of Jiangnan gardens. The rock piles are made of natural stone, simulating the trend of mountains and rivers, with scattered heights and integration of virtual and real, having both the grand momentum of mountains and the delicacy of hills. The rocks are dotted with moss and vines, showing natural wildness; the water arrangement takes the pool as the core, and the winding water system runs through the whole garden. The pool water is clear to the bottom, reflecting the shadows of pavilions, trees and the sky. When the breeze blows, the blue waves ripple and the light and shadow sway, showing the gentleness of Jiangnan water towns. The corridor winds and connects all the landscapes in the garden. The railings on both sides of the corridor are exquisitely carved with different patterns, including traditional auspicious patterns and natural flower and bird patterns. Foreign tourists can walk along the corridor and visit the landscapes in the garden one by one. Every step, they can see different landscape combinations, truly realizing “changing scenery with each step and different scenery with each step”.
In addition to the natural and elegant scenery during the day, the night landscape of Shen Garden is even more unique. The “Shen Garden Mantingfang” outdoor halo performance show has become a visual feast not to be missed by foreign tourists. The night tour opening hours are 19:00-22:00, and admission stops at 21:15. It is closed on Mondays and rainy days. The night ticket is 30-40 yuan per person depending on the time period, while the light show performance time is 19:00-22:00, with a ticket price of 90 yuan per person on working days and 120 yuan per person on weekends and holidays. When night falls, the pavilions, corridors and water systems in the garden are lit up by soft lights. The lights interact with buildings, landscapes and green plants, creating a dreamy and beautiful light and shadow world. The light colors are soft and changeable, including the warmth of warm yellow, the tranquility of light blue, and the vitality of colored lights. The light and shadow jump on the water surface and flow on the buildings, outlining the outline of Chinese architecture incisively and vividly, as if the whole garden is trapped in a dream. Foreign tourists can walk in the garden at night, feel the perfect integration of lights and classical architecture, appreciate the Oriental aesthetics between the flow of light and shadow, and take photos under the lights to leave unique travel memories.
To help foreign tourists better feel the charm of Shen Garden, the garden is equipped with complete supporting facilities to meet the leisure and visiting needs of tourists. There are rest areas in the garden with simple rest facilities, convenient for foreign tourists to rest at any time; there are Chinese and English signs along the way, clearly marking the locations of each landscape area, toilets, exits, etc., to avoid getting lost; in addition, there are cultural and creative stores in the garden, selling various cultural and creative products with both Chinese charm and practicality, including traditional handicrafts, creative stationery and characteristic posters. Foreign tourists can choose their favorite souvenirs here and take the garden charm of Shen Garden home. At the same time, there are various catering facilities around Shen Garden, covering authentic Shanghai food and exotic flavors, convenient for foreign tourists to taste food and replenish energy after visiting.
It is very convenient to get to Shen Garden. Foreign tourists can easily reach it by relying on Shanghai’s public transportation network. The most convenient way is to take the Subway. Take Metro Line 13 to Expo Avenue Station, exit from Exit 4, and walk about 170 meters to reach the Expo Culture Park, then enter Shen Garden; you can also take Metro Line 8 to China Art Museum Station, exit from Exit 3, and walk about 1 kilometer to reach it. Along the way, you can also enjoy the characteristic buildings of the Expo Park and feel the urban vitality of Shanghai. If you choose to travel by bus, you can check the surrounding bus routes, get off at the station near the Expo Culture Park, and walk to enter the garden. If you choose to drive by car, there are a few parking lots around the garden, making parking convenient, suitable for family trips or traveling with friends. The parking fee is affordable, so you don’t have to worry about inconvenience. It should be noted that most of the north area of the Expo Culture Park where Shen Garden is located is a public open green space, and some areas are under closed management. Tourists should pay attention to on-site guidelines.
Foreign tourists need to know in advance about the precautions for the visit to ensure a smooth tour. Shen Garden is open 24 hours a day as a whole, but some amusement facilities are closed at night. The opening hours of facilities such as the tourist center and toilets are 8:00-20:00; the light show and night tour require separate tickets. It is recommended to check the official information in advance and arrange the visiting time reasonably. During the visit, respect the garden landscape, and do not climb or paint pavilions, terraces, sculptures and other landscape facilities at will; do not litter or spit everywhere, and jointly maintain the clean environment of the garden; abide by on-site regulations when taking photos, and flash photography is prohibited in some areas to avoid affecting others. In addition, it is recommended that foreign tourists wear comfortable flat shoes because there is a lot of walking in the garden, and the bluestone slab road is relatively smooth, so wearing flat shoes is more convenient and safe; you can bring a sun hat and sunscreen when visiting in summer, and a thin coat when visiting at night to avoid catching cold.
After visiting Shen Garden, foreign tourists can also visit the surrounding niche scenic spots and start a cultural and leisure trip. Shen Garden is adjacent to the Huangpu River Trail. Walking along the river, you can enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River and feel the urban changes and modern vitality of Shanghai; there are more characteristic landscapes in the surrounding Expo Culture Park, where you can continue to walk and visit to feel the integration of nature and humanity; in addition, scenic spots such as the China Art Museum and Expo Source are also close at hand. The China Art Museum collects various works of art and is open to the public free of charge, suitable for art lovers to visit; Expo Source is a commercial complex integrating shopping, catering and leisure, which can meet the shopping and leisure needs of foreign tourists. A trip to Shen Garden can not only allow foreign tourists to feel the unique charm of Chinese classical gardens, but also connect the surrounding scenic spots to fully experience the humanistic heritage and modern vitality of Shanghai, leaving an unforgettable travel memory.
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