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Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese GardenvsUBC Botanical Garden
UBC Botanical Garden and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden ranks marginally better than UBC Botanical Garden. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden has a TripExpert Score of 79 with endorsements from 6 publications like Frommer's, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
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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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.
UBC Botanical Garden Fodor's Lonely Planet Time Out Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Frommer's
6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, Canada
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Fodor's "Ten thousand trees, shrubs, and rare plants from around the world thrive on this 70-acre research site on the university campus." Full review
Lonely Planet "You'll find a giant collection of rhododendrons, a fascinating apothecary plot and a winter green space of off-season bloomers in this 28-hectare complex of themed gardens." Full review
Time Out "The UBC Botanical Garden is a somewhat hidden (but sizeable) jewel at the intersection of SW Marine Drive and W16th Avenue." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Vancouver's vast botanical gardens showcase a collection of approximately 8,000 species of flora, and also serves as a working center for plant research." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The setting, on a bluff overlooking the Strait of Georgia, adds to the pleasure." Full review
Frommer's "44-hectare UBC Botanical Garden, home to more than 8,000 species of trees, shrubs, and flowers grouped into a BC native garden, a physic (or medicinal) garden, a food garden, and several others. " Full review
