Garden
Ming-dynasty rockeries and koi ponds tucked behind the city's loudest bazaar.
Yu Garden Pavilions · Shanghai
Temple#Culture
Stillness in the City · Jing'an Temple
Shanghai4.41 hr4.3k saved
A golden Buddhist hall glinting between glass towers. The skyline makes its gilded roofs glow even brighter.
It sits in Shanghai, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Best midday.
Good to know
- Best time — Midday
- Arrive early for the light
- Allow more time than you think
- Keep a few yuan in cash, just in case
Photo: Legolas1024 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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