The world famous Dr. Sun Yet-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. It is lovely in all seasons, extremely picturesque, and even though it is only a few blocks East of Stadium Skytrain station, Canada Hockey Place, and what are sure to be some rowdy fans for today’s game, it will seem a world away.
The park is free and open to the public in daylight hours. The garden requires admission and during this festive season is open from 9:30 until 5pm.
Vancouver’s Chinese Garden was built in 1985-1986 using the time honored principles and techniques of the original Ming dynasty garden. Fifty-two master craftsmen from Suzhou China, working with Canadian counterparts, completed this landscape masterpiece within a year. The intricate halls and walkways are constructed with precise joinery and without the use of nails, screws or glue. The Garden opened on April 24, 1986.
Try the virtual tour, or just have a gander had some of the photos below of one of Vancouver’s hidden jewels.
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