Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden & Park

A tranquility break from clamorous Chinatown, this intimate ‘garden of ease’ illustrates 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. Check the garden’s website for its summer schedule of Friday-evening concerts. Adjacent is the free-entry Dr Sun Yat-Sen Park. Not quite as elaborate as its sister, it’s still a pleasant oasis of whispering grasses, a large fishpond and a small pagoda.