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Chinese Garden of Friendship


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 395 attractions in Sydney
Traveller Description:
A haven of tranquility in Sydney's bustling Chinatown, this fascinating garden with waterfalls, bridges and fish-filled ponds was designed by experts...... more » A haven of tranquility in Sydney's bustling Chinatown, this fascinating garden with waterfalls, bridges and fish-filled ponds was designed by experts from China and reflects designs dating back to the 5th century. « less
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Attraction type: Garden
Activities: Dining
Address: Darling Harbour Sydney 2000
Australia
Tel: 9281-6863
Fax: 9281-6334

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5 of 5 stars
Currently in Australia
30 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Chinese Garden of Friendship costs $5 to get in ($3 for students, like me) and it is worth every cent! It was designed so that there is no point in the garden from where you can see the entire garden. There is always something around the next corner, up the next staircase, something hidden down a little footpath that... more

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5 of 5 stars
california
9 Dec 2008

Right in the middle of Sydney city, sits this wonderful place, full of charm and chinese character. The ardens are very well maintained, clean, wonderful rock pools and a small waterfall. We were lucky to see a chinese wedding take place while we were there. Seemed to be quite authentic with all the trimmings. In all, a great way to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA
13 Nov 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I went to the Chinese Garden last in my trip to Sydney. I am so glad I went. Beautiful waterfalls, plants, even a few lizards running around. They had big rock formations throughout the garden, very tranquil. For $10-15 you could dress up in Chinese clothing and take your own pictures, if I hadn't gone alone that would have been... more

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5 of 5 stars
Belfast, United Kingdom
24 Oct 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

A breathtaking oasis in Darling Harbour. Grab a picnic lunch on the way, and eat by the lake. Its hard to believe that you are in the middle of a bustling city. Great photo opportunities. Small entrance fee AUD6, I think. more

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5 of 5 stars
Birmingham, United Kingdom
5 Jun 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

This is one of the most beautiful places in Sydney. It's almost as if the trees and water block out the city noise. Many of the views are like paintings and the Koi are huge! Worth a visit, but be aware that these gardens are enclosed and you do have to pay a small fee to enter. more

17 May 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

The plants and design of this garden are beautiful, a sanctuary in the hustle and bustle of Sydney. The architecture is nicely done, if all you want to see if koi and lotus flowers, don't bother, but otherwise is was a wonderful retreat. more

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2 of 5 stars
Las Vegas, NV USA - McCarran (LAS)
19 Aug 2005
1/3 found this review helpful

I was just there on August 15. I know it is winter in Sydney, and really didn't expect to see any spectacular blooming flowers. The pond was so dirty that I couldn't even see the the koi fish. No lotus flowers in site. They really didn't do a good job of maintaining the place which was really disappointing! A couples... more

12 Sep 2003
12/14 found this review helpful

This was my favorite Sydney attraction. This traditional Chinese garden was a beautiful, tranquil place to visit. The garden was large and well done, with a number of signs explaining the design principles. It was uncrowded even in the middle of summer allowing me to get a number of great pictures, and to take my time wandering through the garden.... more

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Chinese Garden of Friendship Address

Darling Harbour, Sydney 2000, Australia
Tel: 9281-6863 Fax: 9281-6334