Shanghai: Yu Garden & Sihang Warehouse Guided Tour
ID: GYG1095126-1681639
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Explore the beauty of Yu Garden, the City God Temple Bazaar, and the Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial on a guided tour in Shanghai.
Meet your guide at the Yu Garden North Gate and begin your exploration of this classical garden. Spend about an hour admiring the rockeries, Nine-Turn Bridge, Lotus Pavilion, and symbolic design elements like the Dragon Wall, Treasure Vase Gate, and window-framed views.
Next, visit the City God Temple Bazaar, where you can soak in the bustling atmosphere and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two.
Then, transfer to the Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial and Jinyuan Plaza. Discover the heroic defense of the “800 Soldiers” during the 1937 Battle of Shanghai. See bullet-scarred walls, battlefield photographs, farewell letters, and international press coverage that shaped global opinion.
Pay tribute at the bullet-riddled walls, hear the story of Commander Xie Jinyuan and 400+ soldiers writing 298 last letters, and understand how international media shaped wartime memory.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of Yu Garden and its classical rockeries
- Explore the City God Temple Bazaar and soak up the vibrant atmosphere
- Visit the Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial and learn about its history
- Hear the story of Commander Xie Jinyuan and the 400 soldiers who fought
- Discover how international media shaped wartime memory
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The north gate of Yu Garden is located at the intersection of Anren Street and Fuyou Road
INCLUDED
- Entrance tickets (Yu Garden & Sihang Warehouse Memorial)
- Licensed English-speaking guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
