Chinese Garden of Friendship, NSW

Pier St, Darling Harbour's. Sydney, OZ.

Walled Chinese garden featuring pavilions, exotic plants, ponds & waterfalls, plus a teahouse.

Address: Pier St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone:+61 2 9240 8888
Hours: 
Open today · 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  
A place you should visit.
Was built as a beautiful symbol of friendship between Sydney and Guangzhuo in China. Designed following the Taoist principles of Yin Yang and five opposite elements such as earth,fire, water, metal and wood. Also stress the importance of Qi, the central force of life and energy. Landscapes that feature waterfalls, mountains, lake and forests.  

 The garden offers an insight into Chinese heritage and culture. 

 Exotic plants.

 Zig Zag bridge : to foil evil spirits 

 Koi = Abundance

 Ying :calm, passive but assertive.

 Touch the head as you will be bless. Good Luck

  The garden is also a popular venue for weddings.





 Yang :strong. loud,active, rushing 

The picture above is a very good representation of Ying and Yang. negative and positive. passive and active.The flowing waterfall is "yang"- strong. loud,active, rushing ; while the serene pool at the end of it is 'Ying'- calm, passive but assertive.