Yu Garden - Nine-Curve Bridge

Located in Huangpu District in the heart of Shanghai, Yu Garden, a private garden dating back to the Ming Dynasty, is known as the "City Forest" and "the most beautiful garden in the southeast," making it a jewel among the gardens of the Jiangnan region. While tickets are required to visit Yu Garden, many visitors simply admire the Nine-Curve Bridge at its entrance, a free attraction not to be missed.

The Nine-Bend Bridge, as its name suggests, is a bridge with nine winding curves, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. While there are many such bridges across China, Shanghainese consider the Yu Garden Nine-Bend Bridge the most captivating, boasting nine bends and eighteen turns, stretching 104 meters. Built during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, the bridge was originally constructed of wood, but was later replaced with a concrete structure in the 1920s following a fire at the City God Temple.

Today, the bridge deck is made of granite slabs, and a seasonal flower is carved on each slab at each bend, such as daffodils in the first month, apricot blossoms in the second month, peach blossoms in the third month... until wintersweet in the twelfth month.

Each bend of the Nine-Turn Bridge is carved with a delicate lotus flower. In the center of the pond, a statue of a lotus fairy seems to smile and welcome visitors.

There are many tourists on the Nine-Curve Bridge, especially during holidays, when the bridge is packed with tourists.

When I came out of Yu Garden, I passed by the Nine-Bend Bridge. It is said that if you walk on the Nine-Bend Bridge, you can walk through all the twists and turns. Hehe, you must walk. If you meet a swan, it will ask passers-by for food.

The "Nine-Curve Bridge" has nine bends and eighteen turns, with each bend having different angles, some greater than 90 degrees and some less than 90 degrees. You can walk across the bridge to the Lake Center Pavilion Tea House.

Located in Shanghai's Yu Garden, the Nine-Turn Bridge, as its name suggests, boasts nine bends and eighteen curves. Each bend is carved with a delicate lotus flower. In the center of the pond, a statue of a lotus fairy appears to greet visitors with a smile. The bridge provides access to the Huxinting Teahouse. The bridge's current deck is clad in granite slabs, each with a carved seasonal flower, such as daffodils in the first month, apricot blossoms in the second, peach blossoms in the third, and finally wintersweet in the twelfth. Two slabs at the beginning and end of the bridge each feature a lotus flower. A section of the bridge in front of the Huxinting Teahouse features a central lotus flower, with colorful clouds carved into the corners.

The Nine-Bend Bridge, as the name suggests, has nine bends and eighteen turns. Each bend is carved with an exquisite lotus flower. In the center of the pond, a statue of a lotus fairy seems to be smiling and welcoming the people passing by.

The scenery of the Nine-Curve Bridge is quite nice. I often see it on TV, but there are always too many people.

The Nine-Turn Bridge, as the name suggests, has nine bends and eighteen turns. Each bend is carved with a beautiful lotus flower.

The lake has nine bends and eighteen turns, and is located at the entrance of Yu Garden, with the Lake Pavilion in the center.

The sign of Yu Garden is a small bridge. There are many people during the festival.

At the entrance of Yu Garden, there is a lantern show during the Chinese New Year.

Even in the off-season, the Nine-Curve Bridge was still packed. In the distance was the Green Wave Gallery, but I didn't try it because it had a lot of bad reviews online. There was also the Nanxiang Steamed Bun Shop, but the line was too long.

Following the pedestrian street, you will reach the Nine-Curve Bridge. The fish here are so fat and have very round bodies.

I went there seven years ago, and writing about it today is just a memory. The scenery is only reminiscent of it when I look at photos, and the crowds, even just by saying the name, still conjure up images of throngs. The scenery is truly beautiful, but the sheer number of people can't compare. But my most vivid memory is the Nanxiang Xiaolongbao. While my family was strolling around, I waited in line by myself for an hour. It was truly delicious, and I bought a few boxes, but couldn't get enough. Seeing so many people, I didn't dare to wait any longer, haha!

A must-see attraction in City God Temple, the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns Bridge boasts a unique curve at each angle. The bridge deck is clad in granite, with carvings depicting daffodils, apricot blossoms, and peach blossoms. In the center stands the Lake Pavilion Teahouse. This location is perhaps the most photogenic spot in City God Temple. The Nine-Bend Bridge was originally a Seven-Bend Bridge, with only seven bends from the edge of the pond to the Lake Pavilion in the center. The bridge's current deck is clad in granite, with each bend featuring a seasonal flower carved into the slab.

The Nine-Curve Bridge is located in Yu Garden, near Shanghai's City God Temple. Crossing the bridge (actually seven curves) leads to the Huxinting Teahouse. Built in the Ming Dynasty, it boasts over 400 years of history. It is the symbol of Shanghai's City God Temple and Yu Garden.

I have to say that there are so many people at the Nine-Curve Bridge, and the boats, lotus flowers and statues in the lake are still very beautiful. The pavilion in the center of the lake is where you can buy tea. I have to admit that domestic tourist attractions have become shops everywhere.

The Nine-Curve Bridge in Shanghai is located in Yu Garden, near Shanghai's City God Temple. The bridge has nine bends and eighteen curves, each with varying angles, some greater than 90 degrees and some less. The bridge's deck is now clad in granite slabs, and each bend is carved with a seasonal flower, such as daffodils in the first month, apricot blossoms in the second, peach blossoms in the third, and finally wintersweet in the twelfth month. Lotus flowers are also carved on the two slabs at the beginning and end of the bridge.

The Nine-Curve Bridge is a small attraction in the City God Temple. During normal visits, people just walk on it. However, during the New Year, the City God Temple will have various lanterns. You can enjoy the various lanterns while walking on the Nine-Curve Bridge. There are new lanterns every year. However, you need to be very careful when browsing and visiting, because there are so many people and it will be very crowded. It is not recommended to bring children in (unless parents are willing to hold them in their arms). The lanterns will continue to be displayed until the Lantern Festival.

The view is nice, but it's really crowded...

The Nine-Curve Bridge is actually a scenic spot in the area around the City God Temple. It's a small bridge with a lake underneath. That's it. Besides that, there are many other interesting places nearby.

What I personally don't like is the excessive commercialization. To put it bluntly, they used modern technology to build a series of retro buildings and then do business. Finally, I have to emphasize! The "food" inside is really not good!

Finally, Aarian wishes you a pleasant journey again

The Nine-Curve Bridge in Shanghai is located in Yu Garden, near Shanghai's City God Temple. The bridge has nine bends and eighteen curves, each with varying angles, some greater than 90 degrees and some less. The bridge's deck is now clad in granite slabs, and each bend is carved with a seasonal flower, such as daffodils in the first month, apricot blossoms in the second, peach blossoms in the third, and finally wintersweet in the twelfth month. Lotus flowers are also carved on the two slabs at the beginning and end of the bridge.

I went there during the National Day between Old Street and Yu Garden. It was very crowded.

The most iconic attraction in the City God Temple is the entrance to Yu Garden.

The Nine-Curve Bridge is just average, it's probably the only way to get to City God Temple or Yu Garden.

The Nine-Curve Bridge in Shanghai is located in Yu Garden, near Shanghai's City God Temple. The bridge has nine bends and eighteen curves, each with varying angles, some greater than 90 degrees and some less. The bridge's deck is now clad in granite slabs, and each bend is carved with a seasonal flower, such as daffodils in the first month, apricot blossoms in the second, peach blossoms in the third, and finally wintersweet in the twelfth month. Lotus flowers are also carved on the two slabs at the beginning and end of the bridge.

There were so many people, their chests pressed against each other. It was an eternal human bridge. Strip away the historical context and it would be just an ordinary stone bridge.

I went there during the Chinese New Year. It was so crowded, I was worried about the bridge, what if it collapsed? Shanghai Old Street, City God Temple, and Yu Garden are all in this area.

The bridge is crowded with people, and a row of PLA soldiers form a wall. It's quite interesting, hahahaha

It is close to Green Wave Corridor and Nanxiang, with many tourists and uncivilized behaviors happening from time to time (some people sit on the bridge to take pictures). After crossing the Nine-Curve Bridge, you will reach the Yu Garden Ticket Office!

I really wanted to visit the City God Temple and Yu Garden.

But the ticket prices are really annoying.

The weather is really good

Take a walk on the Nine-Curve Bridge

Look at the fish counting heads hahaha

This is a tourist attraction.

I advise everyone not to come

I don't understand. What's fun? There are so many people anyway.

I have been to Yu Garden many times and walked the Nine-Curve Bridge many times. Every time, there are a lot of people. During the Lantern Festival, there is a lantern festival in Yu Garden. The bridge is blocked in broad daylight. Armed police are also dispatched to stand guard nearby to maintain order. For me, there is not much scenery to see, but every time I visit Yu Garden, I still have to walk around and see the fish.

There are a lot of people here, it has unique features, and the Nanxiang steamed buns nearby are also good and worth recommending!

The Nine-Curve Bridge connects Yu Garden on one end and the famous Nanxiang Steamed Bun Shop on the other. It is a must-see attraction in Shanghai.

It is actually located in the pond in the center of the City God Temple, with turtles and carps below.

The Nine-Curve Bridge at the entrance of Yu Garden is crowded with people and is surrounded by many old restaurants. Groups of koi are playing under the bridge, and there are turtles crawling around. There are people selling fish food at the entrance of Yu Garden.

Inside the City God Temple... there's a stone bridge over the lake... but it seems to have a long history... The other end of the bridge is Yu Garden... when I went there, the lanterns had just been lit... beautiful

Yu Garden, a private garden dating back to the Ming Dynasty, was built in 1559. Its Nine-Curve Bridge, with its nine bends and eighteen curves, features a stone slab carved with a seasonal flower at each bend, such as daffodils in the first lunar month, apricot blossoms in the second, peach blossoms in the third, and finally wintersweet in the twelfth. The bridge leads to the Huxinting Teahouse, and from the Lunar New Year to the Lantern Festival, a grand lantern festival takes place, drawing crowds so large that it's impossible to squeeze in.

The Nine-Curve Bridge is very unique but very crowded. It is worth a visit. The feeling during the day and at night may be different.

There are many tourists all year round, it is quite unique

The Nine-Bend Bridge, a fixture in elementary school textbooks, is a symbol of Yu Garden. The area around the bridge is always bustling with tourists, locals enjoying the food and drinks, and shoppers. During holidays, the bridge is even more crowded, so please be mindful of safety. Every Spring Festival, Yu Garden is adorned with numerous illuminations. The entire lake where the bridge sits is ablaze with colorful lights.

Located in Yu Garden, near Shanghai's City God Temple, the Nine-Turn Bridge has nine bends and eighteen curves, each with varying angles, some greater than 90 degrees and some less. It attracts numerous visitors daily, and is especially crowded during holidays.

The Nine-Curve Bridge is right inside Yu Garden. There is a shop selling delicious dumplings next to it.

In the Yuyuan shopping district, buildings are built on piles and sit on the water, connected by bridges.

The iconic landmark and center of the City God Temple, it's surrounded by numerous smaller attractions, including Yu Garden, Green Wave Corridor, and the Lake Pavilion Teahouse. Looking up from the Nine-Curve Bridge, you can see the rooftops of skyscrapers like the Shanghai World Financial Center and the Jinmao Tower, a truly stunning sight. There's even a hole for throwing money in.

While the architecture retains its ancient style, the scenery isn't particularly striking due to its man-made nature. The main attraction is the food. The crab roe dumplings on the Nine-Curve Bridge are truly delicious! They also offer Shanghainese specialties like pear paste candy and five-spice beans, which are only available here in their original form.

The Nine-Bend Bridge, as its name suggests, is a small curved bridge. There is a small lake under the bridge with many fish in it. It is next to the Nanxiang Baozi Shop.

Although the Nine-Bend Bridge in Yu Garden is called the Nine-Bend Bridge, it is actually a Seven-Bend Bridge. There are only seven bends from the edge of the pond to the Lake Pavilion in the center of the pond.

There are really too many people. Maybe it’s because I was born in the south of the Yangtze River and have seen too many such scenery, so I feel it’s just average!

Located in Yu Garden, near Shanghai's City God Temple, the Nine-Bend Bridge is named for its nine bends and eighteen turns. I visited during summer vacation, and although it wasn't a holiday, it was still bustling with people. Security guards were constantly on duty. Beneath the bridge is a pond filled with fish and a duck swimming freely.

There are only two famous places in downtown Shanghai, one is the City God Temple and the other is the Bund, that's all.

Yu Garden is very big and I am very tired after walking around. I bought some snacks and found a place to sit.

It is recommended to arrive before 9 am so that you can still take pictures of the scenery. Once the tour group arrives, you can't see anything except the heads of people. In summer, there will be ice fog, and the lake will be filled with lotus flowers and carp, which looks very lively and pleasant.

Many foreigners are fascinated by the artistic design of Chinese gardens.

The Nine-Turn Bridge was packed with people. Fortunately, everyone moved slowly and there were people maintaining order. Otherwise, I would not have dared to go up with children.

The theme of the lantern festival at Jiuqu Bridge is the Legend of the White Snake, and it is very well done.

A visit to Shanghai is a must-do for those wanting to visit the City God Temple and walk across the Nine-Curve Bridge. Since crowds are high during holidays, it's recommended to avoid peak times and visit on weekdays.

The Nine-Curve Bridge in Shanghai is located in Yu Garden, near Shanghai's City God Temple. The bridge has nine bends and eighteen curves, each with varying angles, some greater than 90 degrees and some less. The bridge's current deck is clad in granite slabs, and each bend is carved with a seasonal flower: narcissus in the first month, apricot blossoms in the second, peach blossoms in the third, and finally wintersweet in the twelfth. A lotus flower is also carved on each of the two slabs at the beginning and end of the bridge. A lotus flower is carved in the center of the bridge deck in front of the Huxinting Teahouse, with colorful clouds carved at the four corners. A graceful white marble sculpture of a lotus fairy stands in the pond, smiling and welcoming visitors.

There are a lot of people, it feels pretty good, it has a Jiangnan feel

Located in the Yuyuan shopping district near Chenghuang Temple, the Nine-Curve Bridge is a popular tourist attraction within the temple. Its unique shape provides direct access to the Lakeside Teahouse and Yuyuan Garden. The pond beneath the bridge is filled with koi, and many visitors enjoy buying bait to feed the fish or throwing coins into the pond for blessings. From the bridge, you can also see the Jinmao Tower and the unfinished Shanghai Tower. Numerous snack shops are located near the Nine-Curve Bridge, including Nanxiang Steamed Buns, Green Wave Gallery, and Lakeside Food Restaurant. The only drawback is the sheer number of people, especially on holidays. If traveling with children or the elderly, please exercise caution.

There are a lot of people, but if you go there, you have to go there! haha

You can see the scenery of old Shanghai, listen to opera, drink tea and have breakfast

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Nine-Curve Bridge is ablaze with dazzling splendor. The lanterns on the water beneath the bridge are the most dazzling spectacle of the Yu Garden Lantern Festival. "Purple Air from the East," "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers," "Seven Fairies Descending to Earth," "The Matchmaker Ties the Red Thread," "Fu Lu Shou," "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea," and "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove"—all bring together numerous ancient Chinese legends and allusions. From time to time, a light, gauze-like mist emanates, illuminating the underwater lanterns with a breathtaking brilliance. Smiles echo on the bridge, and the lanterns illuminate the water, adorning the entire Nine-Curve Bridge with dazzling brilliance.

The Nine-Curve Bridge in Yu Garden is crowded with people, and there is a statue of a beautiful woman in the center of the lake.

The day we went happened to be a Saturday, and there were a lot of people at the City God Temple. Many people also liked to crowd around the Nine-Curve Bridge to take pictures.

There are too many people, so many that it makes you a little annoyed. You can see many foreign tour groups on this bridge.

Next to the City God Temple, from here you pass by Yu Garden. Fortunately, there are many big goldfish in the pond below~~~

It's a landmark spot in Yu Garden, with a great location, but there were so many people taking photos that I didn't have a chance to take a photo alone.

Looking at the Nine-Curve Bridge from the window of the snack bar, there are huge crowds of people~~~~It doesn’t take a single second.

This is a representative example of Shanghai's Old Town. The bridge is bustling with people taking photos, creating a unique atmosphere. Adjacent to it are Shanghai Old Street and the famous Yu Garden. The Nine-Curve Bridge is free, making it a great spot for photos and strolls. At night, with the lights on, the atmosphere is even more extraordinary. It's lively and sophisticated. Right in front is the famous Shanghai boutique Green Wave Gallery and the perpetually long line at the Nanxiang Baozi Shop. The surrounding shops for small items are a bit ordinary, similar to other scenic spots in China: simple items and a rather noisy feel.

There were so many people here that the Nine-Curve Bridge was practically packed with people, making it impossible to walk across. Even taking photos was done in the crowd, with the camera held high.

The first time I went there, I felt it was okay. The second time I went there, it was a little crowded, so I didn't go. It is a must-see place in Yu Garden. The winding bridge is still very unique.

There is also a Nine-Bend Bridge in Zhongshan Park in Shantou. Compared with it, the Nine-Bend Bridge in Yu Garden is still petite.

By the way...I thought it was called Kowloon Bridge? I just looked through some old photos and saw the three big characters "Nine-Curve Bridge" on the sign.

The Nine-Curve Bridge is a bridge that curves left and right. There's a fairy in the pond, very beautiful. On one side of the bridge is Yu Garden, and on the other side are the Green Wave Gallery and the Nanxiang Steamed Bun Shop.

It was such a short distance across the bridge, and people were walking next to each other. I was tired at the time, so I didn't walk over. I took a picture beside it, but I didn't count whether there were nine bends...

Taking pictures of the lotus leaves on the Nine-Curve Bridge, and the small lotus flowers in the middle...