TyronneChinese Gardens of Friendship - Darling Harbour
January 13th 2008 23:41
Built as a gesture of friendship between Sydney and the city of Guangzhou in China, this little garden in Darling Harbour is a small oasis in the heart of a bustling city.
Personally, I don't agree with paying to go into gardens, however visiting just once to appreciate the work and effort put into landscaping this peaceful garden is worth it.
Officially opened in 1988, this Chinese Garden is designed based on oriental architecture and choice of vegetation to create an authentic eastern atmosphere. In spring, the lily pond blossoms with flush pink flowers, the willow trees sway in the light warm breeze.
There is a tea house where you can sit down, enjoy a fine cup of green tea and soak in the tranquility of the place.
Good place for writers to do some pondering.
The downside is the entry fee, $6 for adults and $3 for children.
The garden grounds are popular with functions. A friend of mine married in the Chinese gardens last year in a beautifully managed ceremony. The couple tied the knot in front of the ceramic dragon and phoenix mural, two creatures symbolic of unity between a man and a woman.
Further Info: Chinese Garden of Friendship
Chinese Garden of Friendship at Darling Harbour
Personally, I don't agree with paying to go into gardens, however visiting just once to appreciate the work and effort put into landscaping this peaceful garden is worth it.
Officially opened in 1988, this Chinese Garden is designed based on oriental architecture and choice of vegetation to create an authentic eastern atmosphere. In spring, the lily pond blossoms with flush pink flowers, the willow trees sway in the light warm breeze.
There is a tea house where you can sit down, enjoy a fine cup of green tea and soak in the tranquility of the place.
Good place for writers to do some pondering.
The downside is the entry fee, $6 for adults and $3 for children.
The garden grounds are popular with functions. A friend of mine married in the Chinese gardens last year in a beautifully managed ceremony. The couple tied the knot in front of the ceramic dragon and phoenix mural, two creatures symbolic of unity between a man and a woman.
Further Info: Chinese Garden of Friendship
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Yes, I don't really agree with paying to visit a garden... but for a once off thing, or if you are lucky to get invited to a function there, it's really not a bad place.