Chinese Garden of Friendship Tours
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The continental city of Sydney offers travelers options that go beyond the strictly Aussie. The Chinese Garden of Friendship, modeled after the private gardens of the Ming Dynasty, is just one of the multicultural experiences this jewel by the sea has to offer.
Opened in 1988 and designed by Sydney’s sister city of Guangzhou, the garden is a nod to the Chinese culture and heritage that already exists in and around Darling Harbour. The lush gardens, tranquil ponds and scenic waterfalls pay homage to the friendship between Sydney and Guangzhou. Travelers can wander between ornamental pavilions and babbling brooks before settling lakeside to enjoy peaceful reflection. Hot tea and traditional dim sum are also served at the garden’s teahouse.
Practical Info
The garden is located near Tumbalong Park and is accessible via public transportation. Take the train to Town Hall Station and exit south onto Bathurst Street or take the ferry to Darling Harbour. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under. The garden is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 5:30 p.m. during daylight savings. It is closed on Christmas and Good Friday.
Address: Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Hours: Daily 9:30am-5pm (5:30pm during Daylight Savings); Closed Christmas & Good Friday
Admission: Adults $6AUD, Children $3AUD
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Attraction TicketsChinese Garden General Admission Ticket
Book yourself some time away from the hustle and bustle of inner-city Sydney with this ticket package to the tranquil Chinese Garden. Arrive at any time you want, seven days a week – you’re not bound to a specific entry and exit time with this ticket. Explore the lush plant life, hidden pagodas, and colorful statues at your own speed, or join one of three informative tours that run during the day at no extra cost.
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Tranquility 🤩
nessjacko43
, Feb 2020
We had a lovely stroll around the gardens over the Luna Chinese New Year weekend , we could have stayed longer , hard to believe this tranquility is in the hustle and bustle of sydney and you would have know idea .
Beautiful and tranquil
mahaz487
, Dec 2019
I visited the Chinese Garden with my 3 year old and she loved it. We arrived just in time for the fish feeding at 11:30 where there was a nice man who gave fish food refills to children who asked. The fish food also attracted the lizards, which my daughter found exciting, feeding them as well as the fish. The rest of our time there was spent exploring the garden.
It is a beautiful place to sit and relax alone or with friends. It provides plenty of shaded areas to sit down and enjoy the view of the waterfalls, Chinese structures, and greenery. It's also a wonderful place for children to explore with its rocky steps to the top of the waterfall, winding paths, exotic plants, lots of Koi fish, lizards and a couple of turtles too!
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Attraction TicketsChinese Garden General Admission Ticket
Book yourself some time away from the hustle and bustle of inner-city Sydney with this ticket package to the tranquil Chinese Garden. Arrive at any time you want, seven days a week – you’re not bound to a specific entry and exit time with this ticket. Explore the lush plant life, hidden pagodas, and colorful statues at your own speed, or join one of three informative tours that run during the day at no extra cost.
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- 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Free Cancellation
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