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Queen Elizabeth ParkvsDr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden
Both are endorsed by writers. Overall, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden scores slightly better than Queen Elizabeth Park. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden ranks #10 in Vancouver with praise from 7 reviews such as Fodor's, Time Out and Atlas Obscura.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y 2M4, Canada
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Fodor's "This 52-hectare (130-acre) park has lavish sunken gardens (in a former stone quarry), a rose garden, and an abundance of grassy picnicking spots." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Panoramic views of the mountain-framed downtown skyscrapers – this 52-hectare park claims to house specimens of every tree native to Canada." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Highly popular park, which stretches across the open hillside. At the northwest end of the park is an arboretum." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hundreds of people gather every New Year’s Day on English Bay to watch crazy/brave souls take a Polar Bear Dip into the freezing cold water. " Full review
Afar Magazine "A manicured space of shrubs, cascading streams and flowers in bloom, Queen Elizabeth Park is the garden of choice for meditative walks and games of lawn bowling and pitch and putt." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Built in on a former quarry 500 feet above sea level, this park is the highest vantage point in Vancouver." Full review
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Frommer's "The big attraction is the gorgeously landscaped, flower-filled quarry garden, but the arboretum, featuring trees from all over the world, is also a big draw, as are the Henry Moore sculptures" Full review
Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Michelin Guide
National Geographic
Atlas Obscura Afar Magazine Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
578 Carrall St., Chinatown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K2, Canada
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Fodor's "The first authentic Ming Dynasty–style garden outside China, this small garden was built in 1986 by 52 Chinese artisans from Suzhou." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A tranquil break from clamorous Chinatown, this intimate 'garden of ease' reflects Taoist principles of balance and harmony." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The popular Chinatown destination achieves harmony through a balance of opposites." Full review
Time Out "Exquisite courtyards and pavilions are connected by a maze of covered walkways and bridges." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This haven of peace and quiet is home to a profusion of pine trees, bamboos and flowering cherry and plum trees." Full review
National Geographic " Escape to tranquillity in this retreat on the edge of Chinatown; built in the mid-1980s entirely by Suzhou artisans who used 15th-century construction techniques." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Amid the bustle of Chinatown stands this lovely 15th-century-style garden, named for the father of modern China." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Perched at the edge of Chinatown, this garden is modeled after a Ming Dynasty–era scholar’s gardens in China." Full review
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Anything we have to be sure to check out?
Frommer's "This small reproduction of a Classical Chinese scholar’s garden truly is a remarkable place, but to get the full effect, it’s best to take the guided tour (included in admission)." Full review
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While you’re in Chinatown, also make sure to check out the ornate China Gate on Pender Street, and the Sam Kee Building at 8 W.
