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Yuyuan Garden

The zigzag bridge at the Yuyuan Garden is equipped with an upgraded water spray projector system, which can cool its surrounding areas. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaitourism]

The zigzag bridge at the Yuyuan Garden is equipped with an upgraded water spray projector system this year, which can cool its surrounding areas by three to five degree Celsius in temperature.

The spray forms a thick frog in the surrounding areas of the bridge, making the place look like a mystical fairyland.

The water spray projector operates between 10 am to 3 pm.The Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Address: Yuyuan Tourist Mart, Huangpu district Shanghai

Tel: 021- 63559999

Transportation: Get off at Yuyuan Station on Metro Line 10