In the 10th year (1860) of the Xianfeng reign, with the collaboration of the Qing government and imperialists to suppress the revolution of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, British and French allied forces plundered the Town God Temple again, causing more damage.

After the founding of new China in 1949, Yuyuan Garden underwent several repairs. In 1956, after Shanghai's liberation, the city government reconstructed the garden and refurbished its mien and beauty as in the olden days. Yuyuan Garden was finally reopened to the public in 1961, and the State Council declared it a national monument in 1982.

Now, over two hectares of the views at Yuyuan Garden have been restored, and the garden attracts countless visitors both from home and abroad every year.

 Enchanting scenery

Yuyuan Garden is one of the treasures of garden art in Jiangnan (south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River).

Exquisite garden pavilions, terraces and towers reflect the delicacy and elegance of South China's gardens: Winding bridges link waterside pavilions with various halls; Shoals of fish swim leisurely in the small ponds, surrounded by artificial hills and grotesque rocks to form a harmonious picture of nature; and many beautiful and rare flowers are in bloom, dotted with green trees. The whole garden is delicately designed and its harmonious layout creates a poetic atmosphere. For visitors, the garden is a good introduction to the gardening arts of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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