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An oasis of tranquility in an otherwise bustling Chinatown, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first ever Chinese garden built outside of China and is a model of a Ming Dynasty scholar's home. It is a non-profit organization connecting cultures & communities through festivals, live music, art exhibits, theatre, education & wellness programs.In 2011, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese... more
This small reproduction of a Classical Chinese scholar's garden truly is a remarkable place, but to get the full effect, it's best to take the guided tour (included in admission). Untrained eyes will only see a pretty pond surrounded by bamboo and oddly shaped rocks. The engaging guides, however, can explain this unique urban garden's Taoist yin-yang design principle, in which harmony is... more
Disconnected from the busy world, this garden is the best place where you can pause your mind and relax. Just standing there was enough for us. Highly recommended! Don't miss the Chinese calligraphy. You can pick the brush and try it yourself, and then drink a nice cup of green tea.
A waste of $28 for two people I have traveled all over the world and I would have to say these chinese gardens were most disappointing. It was pretty much unkept with a lot of weeds. I have been to quite a few Chinese gardens so I know what I speak of. The biggest shock was that the gardens are split in half …
When you cross into the Sun Yat-Sen garden, it really is so odd to find this peaceful and relaxing space in the middle of odd goings-on of downtown Vancouver. This garden is very nice and well kept and super authentic feeling. It's a perfect representation of Ming dynasty heritage and design as well as …
An oasis of tranquility in an otherwise bustling Chinatown, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first ever Chinese garden built outside of China and is a model of a Ming Dynasty scholar's home. It is a non-profit organization connecting cultures & communities through festivals, live music, art exhibits, theatre, education & wellness programs.In 2011, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese... more
This Ming Dynasty-style garden is tucked away behind protective walls in the middle of bustling Chinatown. The architecture, rocks, plants and water are carefully combined in a serene, striking setting. Guided tours, special events, gift shop (
). Open daily, Tu-Su in winter. Rates vary with the seasons. Price includes tours and tea.
Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden offers these services: tourism, touristic, banquet rooms.