Beautiful place but really poorly cared for, there is a small section where you can truly see the potential however overall it's a letdown. Overgrown with weeds, dead trees all over the place and worst of all was the barely hanging tree on the branches of another tree over the path... which looks like it could fall any moment. The signs indicating what plant is in front of you are frequently missing on the plant can not even be seen through the mass of weeds. The 'japanese garden' could look great however it is simply a small path overgrown with weeds with rundown japanese style hut and a pond which is stale and a breeding ground for mosquitoes. As far as I could tell there was no toilet anywhere except for port a potties (toi toi's) which were in horrible condition with no place to wash your hands nor any bins along the path for any waste. The once incredible palace like building at the entrance has no entry besides the cafe in the basement, in the basement... Best of all, the cafe isn't even open...
As great as it may seem I would advise against going until these basic issues are resolved. This place needs someone competent to be put in charge of this land and these so called workers who are hardly seen anywhere except the entrance where they stand and look fancy while standing around the peacocks. Its not a matter of funding its simply a lack of effort on...
Read moreUnfortunately, at the moment, I would advise people not to go over there it is not worth the price what you have to pay for the tickets and also you not going to waste your time. They are doing some work over there, and many paths are closed , lots of rubbish everywhere, cables sticking out . You can't smoke there what I really understand, but workers are still smoking . When you are making rules, they should apply to everyone, in my opinion . Should be relaxing time but of the work what they are doing is noise someone cutting wood, in other place they are digging. If you have to use a toilet, prepare yourself for the worse absolutely dirty and stinks. I would not recommend the place to go at this moment, perhaps when they finish . Unfortunately, we wasted our valuable time and money. I'm very...
Read moreThe garden is amazing. But... Due to the renovation works I strongly advise you to postpone your visit until they finish. First we park in the same spot as a year ago. Went to the entrance. Everything was closed and demolished. It was even not so easy to find the information where the temporary parking and entrance is located now. There is almost no information. And the visit... Yes you can see the park, but it is so noisy with the renovation works. And you cannot visit the palace. It is closed for renovation. And the price of the ticket is still the same. 😃 So It is definitely a place worth of visiting But...
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