- Type: Picnics, Parks & Gardens
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NileGuide Expert Says:
No trip to Chinatown is complete without a visit to the garden. Its breathtaking beauty astounds visitors year-round.
Description:
- Located in Vancouver's Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Gardens welcomes visitors to relax and experience the perfect balance of yin and yang. The Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden Society started in 1981 as a way to bridge the gap and bring understanding between Chinese and Western cultures. The Canadian government, businesses and individuals shared this vision and helped with funding the initiative. The architecture and detail in the building are astounding, it took 52 experienced craftsmen from China to build and complete the work of art, over the span of just a year. The Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden sticks to the classical Chinese garden, where the design is based on the harmony of four key elements: rock, water, plants and architecture. Learn about the meaning behind the mystical plants, the jade green water, weathered rocks and the unique architecture.
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User Reviews for Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
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A Neat Place For Our Whole Family
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I'm so glad we came! The tour was a great addition to our visit, as well. My husband and I really enjoyed having a quiet refuge "hidden" from the city and our kids loved...
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- posted on 08.09.11
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 604 662 3207
- fax: +1 604 682 4008
- send email
Address:
- 578 Carrall St
- Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
Neighborhood:
ChinatownHours:
- May-June 14 and Sept daily 10am-6pm; June 15-Aug daily 9:30am-7pm; Oct-Apr Tues-Sun 10am-4:30pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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