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Darling Harbour: Visit the Chinese Garden of...
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  • By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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  • Darling Harbour - Sydney
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    Visit the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Many Chinese migrating to Sydney in the early days settled around Darling Harbour, bringing a heritage rich in culture and traditions. Wanting to preserve and share this heritage, the Chinese community pushed for the establishment of a traditional Chinese garden. In 1984 the Guangdong Landscape Bureau in Sydney's sister city, Guangzhou (China), agreed to design the gardens - forming a lasting partnership with the State of New South Wales. The Darling Harbour site was chosen, on one-hectare block adjoining Chinatown. On March 16th 1986, the ground was officially broken in a ceremony, which brought together representatives of both governments, the Darling Harbour Authority and the Chinese Community. When the work began the site was a desolate area of demolished buildings, used as a car park. Soon it was transformed into a fertile landscape providing a haven of peace and tranquillity in the heart of the city. On January 17th 1988, the garden was officially opened and named the Garden of Friendship to symbolise the bond established between China and Australia. It is one of the few traditional Chinese gardens created outside main land China.

  • Directions: Sydney's Chinese Garden of Friendship is situated at the Darling Harbour adjacent to Chinatown, near the Sydney Entertainment Ce

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    Darling Harbour: The best harbour views
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  • By travel_bug79 on February 14, 2005
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  • View of the harbour from Mrs Macquaries Chair - Sydney
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    For some amazing views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, head to Mrs Macquaries Chair, right next to the Botanical Gardens. Many artists use this spot for their artwork as well as professional photographers, so for some great looking snaps, this is the spot! Pack yourself a picnic and head here to sit and watch the ferries go by and the sun go down behind the bridge!

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  • Address: Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney

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    Darling Harbour: Try a trip to Darling Harbour!...
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  • By jrs1234 on September 8, 2002
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  • Darling Harbour - Sydney
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    Try a trip to Darling Harbour! Darling Harbour has plenty of attractions on offer - an Imax cinema (worth the experience if you haven't been before), touristy shops which are useful for souvenirs, restaurants, (pause for breath!) an aquarium, a Maritime Museum, and great views of the city. There's also a very pleasant Chinese Garden which is normally a very peaceful place and well worth the entrance fee. You can spend the whole day (and night) here! It's next door to Chinatown which is also worth a visit. There's even a Novotel in case you like it so much, you want to stay here. See my travelogue for more pictures.

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  • Directions: Darling Harbour is a short walk from the city centre, or you could try the monorail, or the tram from Central Station!
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    Darling Harbour: Cockle Bay Wharf
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  • By SydneyGal on August 26, 2002
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    Scores of restaurants on the water, this is a massive 3 level development on Darling Harbour. This is a place mainly dedicated for eating. Baia San Marco is great for Italian (great pastas!), Blackbird is cheap and funky targeted to the teens and 20s crowd. Chinta Ria is a popular Malaysian Restaurant on the top floor. Pontoon Bar, an outdoor bar is popular on Friday and Saturday nights. In the summer, Cockle Bay is an excellent place to hang out to experience Sydney alfresco outdoor dining. (pic above: Cockle Bay by night)

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  • Address: Cockly Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
  • Other Contact: www.cocklebaywharf.com

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    Darling Harbour: Darling Harbour - entertainment & great views
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  • By Ela_S on November 4, 2004
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    Very modern and very busy place full of restaurants, pubs and shops, with IMAX theatre, beautiful Chinese Gardens and Aquarium. Good fun and nice views of City skyline.

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    Darling Harbour: Monorail...
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  • Updated By CandS on June 4, 2003
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  • Take a ride on the monorail if you can. It is a good trip around the nicest parts of Sydney above the road level...you can see Darling Harbour and lots of other interesting places. It stops at a few locations along the way so you can get off if you see something interesting... I really enjoyed it.

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    Darling Harbour: Chinese Gardens
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  • By travelthrough on September 3, 2006
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    Visit the Chinese Gardens at Darling Harbour, they are small but varied by their rich vegetation. There are exotic flowers, waterfalls, a hill, enchanting meditation music - everything that makes you drown in an oasis of peace and tranquility in the bustling city! (The garden is shunned by a stone wall at Darling Harbour). Enjoy the traditional costumes (10$ to get dressed up as a Chinese Emperor or Empress) or simply have a tea at the Tea House.

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    Darling Harbour: Tidal Cascades
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  • By martin_nl on January 19, 2004
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    This nice fountain can be found in Darling Harbour. It was designed by Robert Woodward, who also designed the El Alamein Fountain in Kings Cross.

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  • Directions: The fountain can be found in front of the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour.

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    Darling Harbour: Harbour Jet - JET BLAST ADVENTURE
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  • Updated By namidub on October 28, 2005
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  • Let the fun begin - Sydney
    Let the fun begin
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    You must not miss this! There are few operators offer this jetboat adventures,but i recommend one by Harbour Jet.Good service and skilled jet pilot. After venturing out of Darling Harbour, we unleash the full power of the jet at 75km/h, with a continual mix of 270-degree spins, wild fishtails and incredible power brake stops. Hold on tight as the fast pumping music keeps your heart beat racing.Ask the jet pilot for more action,and he'll be glad to entertain you! Duration : 35 MINUTES Price : Adult $60 For better deal refer to my Travelogue

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  • Address: Darling Harbour
  • Directions: in front of Harbourside shopping centre
  • Website: www.harbourjet.com

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    Darling Harbour: Aquarium
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  • By mvtouring on July 19, 2004
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    This is one of the nicest Aquariums that I have visited. Met some lovely people inside from the Phillipines - yes I talk to everyone and anyone that just shows some interest in meeting me. The fish inside was just lovely and I really enjoyed myself. Anne did not feel like visiting with me, so instead she want shopping.

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