Yu Gardens

This is one of the things that you are not allowed to miss in Shanghai.
Located in the Old Town area of the city, the Yu Gardens are a wonderful example of classic Chinese gardens. You can visit it in the spring and in the fall, and each season brings a new aspect of the gardens so it's like going to a different place everytime.
Close by is a shopping area where you can get good prices on tea and teapots, as well as typical Chinese souvenirs.