Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

A living museum in the form of a classical Ming-dynasty Chinese garden. An arts/cultural hub in the heart of Chinatown. Guided tours, hot tea, koi fish, art exhibits, education programs, festivals, and more. Est. 1986. Do you know everything in this Garden is shipped from China, even the pebbles?

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    (604) 662-3207

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    vancouverchinesegarden.com

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Address

578 Carrall St (btwn E Pender & Keefer) Vancouver BC V6B 5K2 Canada

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oakbendyeti

Absolutely beautiful place to relax , there are two gardens/areas side by side. One costs money, the other is free - it's worth checking both out

Martin D. Ciao

Fans of Continuum must visit this place! On another note, there are two sides to the garden . I recommend going to both sides and just enjoy the scenery. The garden is perfect for photography .

Rachel

I'd suggest taking the 45 min tour - you appreciate the grounds so much more. Also, feeding of the koi happens once a day at 11:45am from may - October so if you're there, be sure to watch it!

Petra Vieweg

This is a real must! I love every inch of it. Beautiful, interestibg, serene... spend an hour or two and don’t fortet your camera !

Jill H-W

The admission fee to this garden is worth it. Be sure to take a guided tour . And visit the park next door (free) and compare the two spaces.

David Cox-Espenlaub

There are two ways to tour this garden , the guided tour shows you the private section and is very informative. The public section is larger and very beautiful as well .

Ale Carreón

Johnathan is such a good guide tour , you'll enjoy everything. And you must to drink the tea :) Great!!!!

Franziska Ml

The 14 Dollar Ticket is worth it (students only 10). Take the included guided Tour . Awesome! Beautiful Place! Makes me wanna go to china someday!

Zaptravel Inc

By day a bistro , brasserie , and tearoom, Café Opera becomes one of the most crowded nightclubs in Stockholm in the evening.

Ben Engen

Nice Chinese garden with a free and a paid side. I only saw the free side but it didn't seem that great. Worth stopping in if you're in the neighborhood . Otherwise...

Michelle Connochie

Pretty but our experience was distracted by a random homeless man singing in the bushes

Anna

beautiful chinese gardens . an oasis within the city

Paige Hunter

The pond is undergoing restoration work but the garden is still lovely.

Beana King

Beautiful picture opportunities and knowledge freiendly staff

Albert Cureg

The garden is free but the other half is pay to enter. Definitely worth the money though. There is a one hour tour .

Joe Zézito

This free park is adjacent to the classical Chinese garden , which charges an entrance fee. Both are nice, but the guided tour and authenticity of the garden make the fee worthwhile.

@JaumePrimero

Tons of photo opps here, and totally free! A must see if you come to Vancouver.

hussein s

First Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China . Peaceful

Amy Ho

Great for a relaxing stroll through the garden

USA TODAY

One of the first traditional Chinese gardens built outside of China . Both the garden and the adjacent Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park are worth visiting. Read more

Avi Smith

An excellent place to stop and smell the cherry blossoms . A beautiful free park next door to the Classical Chinese Garden .

Angela Isabel

Beautiful surprise in the hustle bustle of the city

The Province

Stepping into the gorgeous traditional Chinese gardens is one of our favourite — and free! — things to do in Vancouver. Read more

Adam Nowek

An amazing place to escape for a few moments from the hustle and bustle of Chinatown.

Carol Browne

Dreamy. Get a year pass and visit whenever you feel like it. I work downtown and go there often for a little break. Read more

Sara Au Yeong

One of the most beautiful gardens in North America!

Darlan Rod

Not so much to see. Beside the museum , there is a good Chinese garden to go.

Steve R.

Jonathan, a volunteer tour guide is amazing. Try to take his tour .

Mimi Xie

Lots of memories here. Used to feed the fishes wih my mom. Not allowed to do that anymore!

S Raziq Mohideen

It's simply beautiful

Kris Constable

Sit quietly until you can feel each breath.

Mehdi Mesgarzadeh

the museum items are 3 times expensive than outside shopes

Scotty S

Serenity. Coi. Turtles .frogs. peace

Paco Palacios

Lovely place

Vivian Lee

It snowed yesterday and the garden was beautiful with snow

Erica Swallow

For a quick breather, stop by and visit this beautiful garden . Try to find the "Everything is Going to Be Alright" sign. :-) Read more

Colin Chau

Admission is $9 for students

Mischa Szpirt

Fee to enter the garden but free tea inside. Thou you can enjoy the free part of the garden just a much.

Nabil Bazzari

Haven't been here. Think it's worth a visit?

Alexis Sampogna

Look for turtles and koi fish

graceface killa

Enjoy some tea , but be careful for it is hot!

Viator.com

No nails or screws were used in any of the garden’s construction ! Read more

Yumi Ang

Open May 1-Jun 14: 9:30-5:30. Jun 15-Aug 31: 9AM-6:30PM. September: 9:30-5:30 Oct 1-Apr 30: 9:30 - 4PM.

Yumi Ang

Look for the giant koi, and cute turles and Canadian geese.

Jumpy Chef

Very relaxing place- awesome

Ray Hsu

The stones here are from Mexico. Shhh

Paige Vanderbeck

Don't jump in the pond , it is mucho gross. Haha!

Santiago Aguilar

Tourist trap

Alan x el mundo

Precioso jardín reproducción de uno de los jardines chinos mas famosos de Suzhou China. La entrada es cara pero está muy bien cuidado.

Gabie Rodriguez

Está hermoso !! Vale totalmente la pena, el costo por persona son 16 dólares, sólo aceptan tarjeta !

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