CHINESE GARDEN

About Chinese Garden :

The Chinese Garden of Friendship is nestled at the south end of Darling harbour and a short walk from Chinatown. Entering the gardens is like walking backwards in time into the quiet solitude of ancient Chinese architecture and it's relationship with nature.

History :

The Chinese Garden of Friendship was designed by Sydney's Chinese sister city, Guangzhou in China. The gardens were developed on a site in Darling Harbour near Chinatown complementing the areas already rich Chinese heritage and culture. The gardens were officially opened in 1988 as part of Sydney's bicentennial celebrations and they were named the Garden of Friendship symbolising the bond bestablished between China and Australia. Chinese Garden of Friendship Being one of the few public traditional Chinese gardens outside China they offer a rare insight into Chinese heritage and culture.

Location :

Chinese Gardens Darling Harbour Sydney Australia South End, Darling Harbour, near to the Sydney Entertainment Centre and adjacent to Chinatown.

What to see :

The garden has a number of noteworthy features including the Dragon Wall sybolising the bond between New South Wales and Guangzhou, the Water Pavillion of Lotus Fragrance, the Twin Pavillion and The Tea House that offers traditional Chinese tea and other refreshments.

The garden combines the elements of water, plants, stone and architecture. Running water, towering willow trees, cool lagoons with lotus plants and large colorful fish. The gardens occupy several acres combining waterfalls, lakes, pavilions, sculpture and animals; the fish and the ibis. The key features to look out for are the Courtyard of Welcoming Fragrance, Dragon Wall, Water Pavilion of Lotus Fragrance, Twin Pavilion, Gurr, Rock Forest, and the Penjing.

How to Get There :

A 10-minute walk from Town Hall or Central Stations By Light Rail get off at Haymarket Station. Telephone: +61 2 9281 6863

Opening Hours :

Daily 09:30 to 17:00 (closed from noon of 24 December and all day 25 December)

Admission :

Adult $6.00. Child/Concession/Senior/Student $3.00 Family $15.00.

Services :

Because of the stairs and rocky pathways access by wheelchair is difficult.

Website : Chinese Garden of Friendship.