A lot of history resides in this little garden and temple. They were commissioned in 1559, built over the course of 19 years, destroyed by the French during the first Opium War, and later rebuilt in their current incarnation. Pathways wind through rock gardens and bamboo stands, and stone bridges cross pools filled with bright carp. The word "yu" translates to "peace and health," and the park was certainly designed with tranquility in mind, but today, swarms of tourists get in the way of the garden's serenity.