It is located in the Shanghai old city, a few blocks south of the Bund, Yuyuan Garden is considered one of the most lavish and finest Chinese gardens. The inner and outer gardens were both built in the Ming Dynasty (more than 400 years ago) classical style, with numerous rock and tree garden areas, ponds, dragon-lined walls and zigzagging bridges separating various garden areas and pavilions. Yuyuan Garden was first established by a mandarin named Pan yunduan who used to be the governor of Sichuan and later expanded greatly. The garden today is a veritable jungle of architectural structures, where the forms of artificial hills are reflected in the ponds, and the entire place is hidden in the rich verdure of trees and plants.

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It is one of the largest air and space museums in the world and includes more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft. Museum has many aircraft that had previously been stored at the base and this is the primary reason the museum exists at this location. It was opened to the public on the 8th May 1976 with 35 aircraft it is now exhibitting around 300 aircraft. The staff are so very helpful, friendly and committed to the Museum.

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The Zoo is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 250 different species of which 29 are endangered. The L.A. Zoo has been welcoming visitors since 1966. The Los Angeles Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles from July 1, 1997 till present. The Zoo receives over 1.5 million visitors per year. L.A. Zoo is located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles CA.

Hours:
10:00am to 5:00pm daily except December 25

Admission:
Adults: $14.00
Children (2-12): $9.00,
Under 2: free
Senior Citizens (62 and older): $11.00
Parking: free

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