Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Classical Chinese garden in Vancouver, Canada
The garden contains winding paths, ornamental ponds, stone formations, wooden pavilions, and small courtyards connected through carefully designed walkways and corridors.
The garden opened its gates in 1986 as the first authentic classical Chinese garden constructed outside China, following the principles of Ming Dynasty architecture.
The garden demonstrates traditional Chinese landscaping methods where every rock, plant, and architectural element holds specific meaning within Chinese garden design principles.
Visitors can access the garden daily from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM during summer months, with modified hours during other seasons and closures on Mondays from November to April.
Each rock in the garden traveled from Suzhou, China, while 52 craftsmen from China assembled all structures without using nails, screws, or power tools.
Location: Vancouver
Inception: 1986
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Sun Yat-Sen Parks in the World
Address: 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2 V6B 5K2 V6B 5K2
Opening Hours: May 01-June 14 10:00-18:00; June 15-August 31 09:30-19:00; September 01-September 30 10:00-18:00; October 01-April 30 10:00-16:30; November-April: Monday off; December 25,January 01 off; December 24,December 31 10:00-14:00
Phone: +16046623207
Website: https://vancouverchinesegarden.com
GPS coordinates: 49.27966,-123.10397
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:36
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