A little relaxing and calm place, despite being located next to the railway. This Chinese-themed garden is well worth a visit.
Lovely morning spent at the gardens, such a beautiful place, tranquil and oh so pretty. We had tea at the end and played checkers nice start to a big day in Dunedin. Recommended.
A peaceful and beautifully designed spot right in the heart of Dunedin. Lan Yuan offers an authentic glimpse into classical Chinese architecture and culture, with its tranquil ponds, intricate stonework, and lush gardens. You can easily spend an hour or two here just soaking in the calm atmosphere. It’s clear a lot of thought and care went into its creation – a great place for photos, quiet reflection, or learning a bit about Chinese heritage in New Zealand. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the city!
An amazing place to visit. It’s very tranquil with lots of plants to see. You can see a lot of work has gone in to the construction of the gardens. There are plenty of quiet places to sit and admire with a very informative history wall as you head to the exit. Well worth the visit
Absolutely beautiful gardens!! They are maintained very well, have a great selection of sceneries, and have plaques spread across the site to learn more about the garden. I really loved the blend of using rocks and water along with greenery for the garden, it created a really tranquil atmosphere despite being so close to the city centre. Parking is nearby and a good almost-central location. Admission fee was reasonable, staff were super lovely and answered all my questions, and the gift shop was quaint but cute. I will definitely come back in the future, thank you again!!
Pretty quick experience but fantastic price and absolutely beautiful place. It is a rare beauty and place of quiet in a very bustling city. Amazing insight into some history and Chinese architecture.
A beautiful calm oasis in the heart of the city. Come here to get some peace and quiet as it was originally intended. It’s a gorgeous Chinese garden surrounded by typically Chinese architecture, with lovely little surprises hidden around every corner (including a penjing collection for any fellow bonsai lovers). It only costs $5 to enter, and it’s more than worth the entry fee. Once you make it around to the tea area you can challenge whoever you’re with to a game of chess or checkers, and enjoy a pot of tea.
Beautiful traditional gardens located near the city centre. It is a wonderful place to visit to get away from the noise and busy city life. There are many interesting facts about the gardens' construction and relationship of China and New Zealand.
Fantastic place to visit for relaxation in a hustle and bustle of Dunedin city. We visited on Anzac day, it was sunny and not busy at all. On entry (which is $10pp) one gets the map of the place with descriptions of areas of the gardens and building. The map can also be reused once you visit comes to an end. We played chess for over an hour. Haven't tried any of the other provided games as had no knowledge of these. But one who does, would find the experience authentic. We relaxed in the sun and generally enjoyed the atmosphere of this unique place, that is unique to the country. There are toilets available so no need to rush your experience if you come by with a book. A cute little shop is located in the gardens corner with plenty of bits and bobs to buy. We hit ourselves two fortune cookies - nice touch. Unique place worth the money and time - make sure to have plenty of the latter .
An excellent museum/Chinese Garden. Well laid out with plenty of information to read. A small place on site to buy tea from. There was a $10 fee for adults which was well worth it. A great place to come to visit. Plenty of history to be found here.
Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden is located at 39 Queens Gardens, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
You can contact Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden at +64 3 477 3248
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