Chinese Garden of Friendship Review

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Chinese Garden of Friendship

  • Address: Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales | Map It
  • Phone: 02/9281-6863
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5

Fodor's Review:

Chinese prospectors came to the Australian goldfields as far back as the 1850s, and the nation's long and enduring links with China are symbolized by this tranquil walled enclave, the largest garden of its kind outside China. Designed by Chinese landscape architects, the garden includes bridges, lakes, waterfalls, sculptures, and Cantonese-style pavilions. The garden is a welcome refuge from sightseeing and the perfect place for a refreshing cup of tea from the café.

  • Cost: A$6
  • Open: Daily 9:30-5
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Reviewed by drkenrich from Los Angeles, CA on 4/6/07
This should be planned as a stop during the hectic day, early in the morning before you get started or in the late afternoon when you're ready to wind down. The beauty and tranquility are superb!
My thought as I went through just as it opened in the morning was that if I worked nearby, I'd buy an annual pass so I could eat lunch here most days. The place is so big you can find lots of different venues to relax in and just regain the calm before hitting the streets again.
For the start of my hectic day (6 different attractions) it was the best thing I could have done to put things in perspective and give myself a memory of calm before the storm.
Enjoy the peace. Dr. Ken Rich

Member Rating: 4.2
Ratings details: Experience: 4.0 Ease: 4.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 4.0
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