Chinese Garden of Serenity

The Chinese Garden of Serenity is a Chinese garden in Santa Lucia, Malta, featuring water channels, rocks, and landscaped elements throughout the grounds. Zigzag paths and bridges link different sections, including quiet spaces designed for meditation and reflection.

The garden was created in 1997 as a gift from the Chinese government to Malta, representing a diplomatic gesture between the two countries. This project marked the start of a cultural connection expressed through garden design.

The garden reflects traditional Chinese design ideas about balance and harmony, visible in how water, rocks, and plants work together throughout the space. You notice this philosophy in every corner as you walk through the different sections.

The garden is open and free to enter, making it easy to visit without prior booking or admission fees. It works best to visit during daylight hours so you can properly see the water features and plantings.

The garden was one of the first places in Europe to demonstrate classic Chinese garden art in this way, making Malta a site for cultural experimentation. Many visitors overlook that the plants were carefully selected to survive the Mediterranean climate.

GPS coordinates: 35.86380,14.50286

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40