Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden & Park

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Lonely Planet review

A tranquil break from clamorous Chinatown, this intimate 'garden of ease' exhibits the Taoist symbolism behind the placing of gnarled pine trees, winding covered pathways and ancient limestone formations.

Entry includes a fascinating 45-minute guided tour - look out for the lazy turtles bobbing in the jade-colored water - where you'll learn that everything in the garden reflects balance and harmony, and the placement of each item has a considered purpose. Check the garden's website for its summer schedule of Friday evening concerts. Adjacent is the free-entry Dr Sun Yat-Sen Park. Dowdier than its neighbor, it's still a pleasant oasis of whispering grasses, a large fishpond and a small pagoda.