Note! There are two halves to the garden, one free one ticketed. You need to exit one to get to the other Not worth the money, but still nice. If you bring a book I think you'll get a lot out of a ticket. It was very pretty and calm, neat that it's right in the city. Since the garden is split it can be confusing to get around, you'll keep looking for a way to get to the other path if you don't know it's impossible. Tea was alright.

Worth a visit but the gardens are well worn just like Chinatown in general. Within a block or two there are many homeless people, litter, our Uber driver said to make sure we left the area before dark. You get get the vibe that this place is well past it’s prime

This really represent a Classical Chinese garden. We didn’t take a guided tour which may have been a better experience. It’s almost underwhelming after making the effort of finding the garden. There is a free public garden next door that you don’t want to miss. The area around the garden is sketchy, homeless people, obvious drug use and the streets smell of urine.

30 years ago when I was a hard up student I had a day to spend in Vancouver and I ended up in here - mostly because it was free at the time (you have to pay now) and I had a great guided tour from an elderly Chinese volunteer that I had never forgotten. I'd mentioned this to my wife over the years and as we were back in town I had to visit again. Visiting somewhere with low expectations because it was free, and going back with high expectations is often a different experience. However I'd like to say this was excellent. This time a lady gave the talk/walk - and I'd really recommend it as you miss most of the interesting bits just by reading the booklet (which itself is decent). Learned a lot about yin/yang and also that the corridors are zigzag as ghosts can only go in straight lines. Plus 3 tenants of belief, a bit about rock and running water and even an embroidery that I never thought I'd find interesting but did.

Located in the city's Chinatown, it was the first Chinese garden built outside of Asia. It's a small intimate garden where you will find beautiful pavilions, covered walkways, a jade green pond with koi fish, and a collection of 150-year-old miniature tree. It think it brings a peaceful respite from the surrounding hustle and bustle. You can explore the gardens without spending any penny. The garden is worth exploring.