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Chinese Garden of Friendship

Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
(02) 9240 8888
As featured in 3 days in Sydney
Ranked #20 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 189 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Activities: Dining
Fee: Yes
Owner 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 » Owner description: 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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CO, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I highly recommend a visit to the Chinese Garden of Friendship. While in Sydney it is a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is so serene and peaceful inside the garden grounds you forget you are in the heart of a major city. We've visited similar gardens in several Chinese cities. It is obvious the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Absolutely a must see in Sydney - superb and well worth the nominal admission charge More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We had been looking over at the gardens from our hotel room and wandered over on our last morning. A peacefull and beautiful spot if you are looking for a quiet moment with spectacular planting, take you coffee or lunch and spent some time in this garden. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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I would not miss this on any visit to Sydney. It'as such a quiet, peaceful sanctuary in the heart of a very busy, noisy city. Allow at least an hour, stroll around and make lots of rest stops to let it sink in. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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We have lived in Sydney for years and never visited this attraction, and it was such a pleasant surprise. It is so beautiful and tranquil, laid out very well, and the gardens are lush and so picturesque. The pond and waterfall are really pretty and the buildings fit in very well. Would defnitely recommend. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Lots to see and do and shop in Darling harbour , these gardens were a good retreat from the hussle of the city. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We arrived rather late in the day and would have spent more time if not for our schedule. Well laid out and kept in good "nick", the garden is an inexpensive diversion from what can be a hectic and frenetic area. Close to Chinatown and Circular Key as well as Darling Harbour, the garden is easy to find and worth... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Considering this garden is smack bang in the middle of the city it's amazingly peaceful & quiet. You leave feeling at ease & in wonder of the carved buildings, decorative stone work & choice of plants. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Well worth a visit, inexpensive. It is a real treat to find this little gem tucked away in a far corner of Darling Harbour. This is a must visit, also enjoyed by my husband who would normally have to be dragged into something like this kicking and screaming.......... but not this time. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

A sanctuary from the city in the bustle of Darling Harbour. For such a small fee, take an hour out of your day trying to tick off all the tourist sites, and step inside. It's much larger than it appears from the outside, so incredibly peaceful, lots of nature (wildlife!) and a great spot to have some afternoon tea. As... More

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