Chinese Garden Of Friendship

The Chinese Garden of Friendship is a Chinese garden in Chinatown, Sydney. Modelled after the classic private gardens of the Ming Dynasty, the garden offers an insight into Chinese heritage and culture. The Chinese Garden of Friendship was designed by Sydney’s Chinese sister city, Guangzhou in China. Chinatown, complements the area’s already rich in Chinese heritage and culture. The garden was officially opened January 17 1988 as part of Sydney’s Bicentennial Celebrations and named the Chinese Garden of Friendship symbolising the bond established between China and Australia. The Chinese Garden of Friendship is filled with beautiful bamboo plants and glistening waterfalls. There is also a ‘Hall of Longevity’ featuring a range of porcelain and lacquer objects. The garden has a number of features including the Dragon Wall, symbolising the bond between New South Wales and Guangdong. The blue dragon in the water represents the state of New South Wales and the golden dragon in the skies represents the Guangdong Province. The Water Pavilion of Lotus Fragrance, the Twin Pavilion and The Tea House that offers traditional Chinese tea and other refreshments.The garden is also a popular venue for weddings and other functions.