Favorites from China: Yu Garden, Shanghai
Yu Yuan (Yu Garden) is a favorite spot in Shanghai for tourists and locals, one of the prettiest places I've seen. And it's just a brief walk from where I live. Here are some photos on the evening of China's Lantern Festival, 15 days after the lunar new year begins, welcoming the year of the dragon.
Lanterns.
More lanterns.
A dragon guards the pond.
The central tea house at Yu Yuan and the zig-zag bridge that keeps away evil spirits. Appears to be working well.
Some of the buildings at Yu Yuan.
A dragon gate.
The famous Monkey King.
Three kings, and the ancient logo of a beverage fit for a king?
Looking down a street at Yu Yuan.
Looking over a courtyard from a restaurant above.
Another view from above, with my favorite building in the background, the crowned Bund Center where I work.
Another courtyard with the main dragon of the event.
The dragon breathes!
Another view of the main dragon.
Another view of the main dragon.
Another view of the main dragon.
Crowds approaching the pond and bridge.
Some cooks at a food stall inside Yu Yuan.
Yours truly.