Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden
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What an AMAZING place and a WONDERFUL tour experience! Definitely the best travel experience in New Zealand ever! An absolute hidden gem in Dunedin, quite possibly in New Zealand. 👍👍👍 No kidding! Upon entering, you will pleasantly find yourself in a breath-taking, mesmerizing world exotically decorated by beautiful and artistic antique architecture with elaborate, hearty designs vividly displaying fantastic Chinese historical and cultural symbols and meanings, all of which contributing to an unbelievably harmonious vibe. Equally important was the super friendly and heart-warming service kindly and generously offered by Sky and Fei. Thank you so much, Sky, for your great help, support and service, which has made my first visit here a fond memory for the rest of my life. Thanks heaps, Fei, for your great help with visiting the library and the tea house. Will definitely come visit again with family and friends. 😊😊😊
David ChenDavid Chen
40
Fantastic place to visit for relaxation in a hustle and bustle of Dunedin city. We visited on Anzac day, it was sunny and not busy at all. On entry (which is $10pp) one gets the map of the place with descriptions of areas of the gardens and building. The map can also be reused once you visit comes to an end. We played chess for over an hour. Haven't tried any of the other provided games as had no knowledge of these. But one who does, would find the experience authentic. We relaxed in the sun and generally enjoyed the atmosphere of this unique place, that is unique to the country. There are toilets available so no need to rush your experience if you come by with a book. A cute little shop is located in the gardens corner with plenty of bits and bobs to buy. We hit ourselves two fortune cookies - nice touch. Unique place worth the money and time - make sure to have plenty of the latter .
Petra ChaloupkovaPetra Chaloupkova
30
A stunning traditional Chinese garden and it every turn a perfect photo opportunity. I ended up taking hundreds of photos of this beautiful garden and it was well worth the small entry fee. It is amazing how quiet and peaceful it is within the garden even though you ride in the city next to the train station. We felt transported to a different world and really enjoyed learning about the Chinese heritage of Otago. The most fascinating fact we learned was of the custom-designed roof tiles I think they were about 38,000 of them that were made in China with a unique pattern to these gardens and if each individual tile was laid side-by-side they would stretch from Dunedin to Christchurch. Worth noting that dogs are not allowed, we couldn’t find this information anywhere online before going so thought best to add into our review here as it may help someone else.
Justin BoydJustin Boyd
10
I had been here just ro see how Chinese Garden is like.I saw it and it was diff from the other garden.A perfect miniature of a traditional Chinese landscape painting, this Garden encapsulates the essence of nature. Recognized as a six-star Garden of International Significance, its purpose is to guide you on a journey towards a deeper appreciation of history, culture, heritage, and tradition. The Garden was open on September 2008 although to make garden it was commenced from decade by New Zealand 1997 but due to many difficulties it took many years to build. In Garden when you will visit you will be able to see a different vibe,it has good amount of collection with its rivh history,culture it has a room from where you can get many information about it. Nicely time spend there.You can definately enjoy there as it vibes different.
NidsNids
20
This was an interesting and unusual find in the middle of Dunedin. Chinese people played an important role in the development of the goldfields and have been part of the community in Dunedin for a long time. The gardens were developed to tell their story and to develop links with China. They were handed over to the City Council following their development. The gardens are fairly compact, with a lot of nooks and crannies to explore and some interesting stories about the attention that went into their planning and development. I imagine a second and subsequent visits would find something new. We had some nice tea, from an interesting selection, at a table in the garden room.
James WestJames West
10
Lovely serene garden on the outskirts of the city centre. I went on an overcast winter day which would not have done justice to it. Interesting to read about the history of the Chinese community in Dunedin from the panels within the Garden. Plenty of space and seating to take in the Garden or sit inside the air conditioned pavilion which has games to play. There is also a small shop selling refreshments and souvenirs. A free map and audio guide is available to help you enjoy your visit. It’s next to the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum so the two attractions would be good options to spend a morning or afternoon.
EddieEddie
10
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39 Queens Gardens, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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dunedinchinesegarden.com
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Dunedin Chinese Garden is a Chinese garden located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The garden is located next to the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum close to the centre of the city and numerous other of the city's tourist attractions, including the Dunedin Railway Station and Queens Gardens.
attractions: Dunedin Railways, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Otago Settlers Museum, Reading Cinemas Dunedin, Otago Farmers Market, Every Saturday Morning, Rialto Cinemas Dunedin, Grand Casino, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City, Dunedin Town Hall, restaurants: Etrusco at the Savoy, Vault 21, Vogel St Kitchen, The Craic Irish Tavern, IRONIC, Cobb & Co. at the Railway Station, Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co, The Perc Cafe, The Jitsu, Harbourside Grill
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