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Discount: $2 off Garden admission ($14 -> $12) or $5 off Garden Annual pass/membership ($35 ->$30)

Situated in Chinatown, this is the garden that was used as a filming location for the SG-1 episode 'Maternal Instinct'. Featuring covered walkways and wheelchair accessible this is a glorious place to visit whatever the weather.

Located at 578 Carrall Street, near the corner of Carrall and Keefer, check out the official website for all the info you need including directions for getting there by car, bus, Skytrain or on foot.

Open from 10am to 6pm in September.


And please note Homecomers, do enjoy the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park which is free to the public and built to compliment the view of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, a living museum which offers complimentary tours, monthly art exhibits, Chinese tea and more.

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"Breathtaking, rain or shine… Step into our door and out of your daily life as your heart and mind relax and energy renews. Journey back in time to 15th Century China and enjoy this “window to another world”

Voted World Top City Garden by National Geographic
Voted Garden of the Year by garden Tourism Council of Canada








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Re: Dr Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Gardens - discounted for Homecomers
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2016, 04:14:37 PM »
A gorgeous and peaceful place to visit!
 

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Re: Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - discounted for Homecomers
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2016, 06:57:52 AM »
Thanks Richard!

I've been here a couple times and would definitely recommend this place. Very peaceful and a nice find in the city. We actually walked both times from our hotel in the downtown area to it, so its a pretty easy walk if you're headed out to explore the different neighborhoods.
 

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Re: Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - discounted for Homecomers
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2016, 09:09:15 PM »
So, do I have to show my Gatecon registration card to get the discount? Thanks
 

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Re: Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - discounted for Homecomers
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2016, 07:11:29 AM »
Yes indeed that should be all you need to do
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