YuYuan had me at hello.

#summervacay 🐉 Yu Garden: Dumplings, Dragons & A Dash of Dynasty Step through the gates of Yu Garden and boom—you’re in ancient Shanghai! Wander koi ponds, zigzag bridges, and majestic dragon walls. Then stumble into Yuyuan Bazaar, where the real party begins: snacks, trinkets, and all the Shanghai vibes. 🍴 Must-try eats: 🥟 Nanxiang Xiao Long Bao — the OG soup dumpling, juicy and makes you crave for more ! 🍢 Tanghulu — candied skewers that crunch like sweet firecrackers. 🍰 Osmanthus cake — chewy, floral, lowkey addictive. Sticky rice cake with pork chop— gooey, glutinous goodness and savoury. 🛍️ Souvenir score: 🎐 Silk fans with hand-painted designs 🍵 Cute ceramic tea sets 🐉 Dragon keychains and lucky jade trinkets 🎎 Paper-cut art for that old-school charm