The history of the Dunedin Chinese Garden in itself is quite interesting ! With the support of the Dunedin City Council and the Shanghai Municipal Government , the Dunedin Chinese Garden was built in hommage for all the Chinese immigrants from China for their sacrifices and contributions to the City of Dunedin. The Dunedin Chinese Garden is only one of three traditional Yaunlin Style Chinese Garden outside of China. The other two being in Portland, USA, & Vancouver, Canada. The garden was designed and built in Shanghai . Then dismantled and shipped to Dunedin New Zealand. Once here the garden was reassembled with the supervision of the Shanghai Museum. The Dunedin Chinese Garden is a wonderful place to relax and to reflect on one's life. Appreciate the struggles our fore - fathers had to endure , coming to a foreign land. The City of Dunedin has a large Chinese community. Some being desendents of the original immigrants whom came to Dunedin during the Central Otago Gold Rush in the 1860's. The location is centrally located near the historic Dunedin Railroad Station. Even though there is a small entrance fee / visiting is highly recommended ! Thanks for reading ! Live/Love/Travel ! read more

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The place has been nicely made, bearing the usual Oriental look and integrating Chinese art and culture well into the city. It may not be as polished as most gardens, nor as big, but it houses a pond with lotuses growing, wooden partitions with carved features, a small pump driven waterfall, and several bridges over the pond. A nice and serene environment except for the New Year's programme as many flock in to participate in the festivities. read more

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