Chinese gardens are designed according to set principles.
At the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour, the designer has worked on the Taoist principal of Yin and Yang, the balancing of opposites.
The aim of the gardens is to capture all the elements contained within a natural landscape, you will see mountains, rivers, trees, lakes, valleys and hills all recreated in miniature.
At the gardens you will experience a balance of the rush and noise of a waterfall as it flows to a quiet lake. The areas of shade but then contrasted by an area of sunlight.
At the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour, the designer has worked on the Taoist principal of Yin and Yang, the balancing of opposites.
The aim of the gardens is to capture all the elements contained within a natural landscape, you will see mountains, rivers, trees, lakes, valleys and hills all recreated in miniature.
At the gardens you will experience a balance of the rush and noise of a waterfall as it flows to a quiet lake. The areas of shade but then contrasted by an area of sunlight.
Alyssa's Little Opinion (aged 6 years) - The Chinese gardens were so much fun. I liked seeing the really big fish, they were amazing I have never seen fish that big in a lake.
I really liked climbing the steps and looking at the waterfall, it was beautiful.
I really liked climbing the steps and looking at the waterfall, it was beautiful.
Mitchell's Little Opinion (aged 7 years) - I loved it all.. You got to see really cool things it was like an adventure as you didn't know where the path would lead you next.
Ellie's Little Opinion (aged 9 years) - The gardens were pretty and there were so many different types of plants, flowers and sculptures to see. I liked how there were lots of different areas to explore.
Mum's Big Opinion - It has been a long time since I had visited the Chinese Gardens. Once inside I remembered how beautiful they were and how you can escape to another place. There are so many areas to check out and become lost in.
They told us it could take approx 30 minutes to complete, the day we visited we were there for just over an hour. The kids enjoyed exploring the different areas and walking up and down the paths and over the bridges. The fun part was trying to find our way back.
It's a beautiful place to pop in and check out for all ages, as everyone will take away a different perspective . Personally I could of stayed longer!
They told us it could take approx 30 minutes to complete, the day we visited we were there for just over an hour. The kids enjoyed exploring the different areas and walking up and down the paths and over the bridges. The fun part was trying to find our way back.
It's a beautiful place to pop in and check out for all ages, as everyone will take away a different perspective . Personally I could of stayed longer!
Key Information:
- The Chinese Garden of Friendship is located at Pier St Darling Harbour NSW
- The gardens are open 9.30am – 5pm (April – September) & 9.30am - 5.30pm (October – March)
- Cost of admission Adult: $6, Child: $3 (under 12 years), Family: $15 (two adults and two children), Concession: $3
- Pathways and pavilions in the lower garden are accessible for wheelchairs and prams; however steps and rocky pathways make the upper part of the garden difficult to access
- There are toilet and baby change rooms on site.
- The Chinese Garden of Friendship is located at Pier St Darling Harbour NSW
- The gardens are open 9.30am – 5pm (April – September) & 9.30am - 5.30pm (October – March)
- Cost of admission Adult: $6, Child: $3 (under 12 years), Family: $15 (two adults and two children), Concession: $3
- Pathways and pavilions in the lower garden are accessible for wheelchairs and prams; however steps and rocky pathways make the upper part of the garden difficult to access
- There are toilet and baby change rooms on site.
