Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Not for profit organization located in the heart of Vancouver's historic Chinatown
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese Garden built outside of China. In 2011, National Geographic named the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden World's Best City Garden.

06/13/2026

πŸ€„πŸ–ŒοΈ Have you ever wondered how mahjong tiles are made?

Join us for our Mahjong Painting Workshop on June 27: learn about the materials and processes behind these iconic tiles, and paint a few to take home yourself!

Mahjong is a traditional game that has connected people intergenerationally for hundreds of years. The most vital part of the game is the tile itself: traditionally made of wood, ivory, or bamboo. Handmade mahjong tile making was dubbed a form of Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2014. The process involves cutting, polishing, carving, and colouring each tile.

Join Agnes from the Vancouver Mahjong Club as they lead you through the process of colouring your own tiles, with printed materials provided by Kanghong Digital Image (HK) Ltd.! You'll witness generations' worth of technique and skill with guidance from Karen Aruba (online), the daughter of Cheung Sing Chung β€” one of the last traditional mahjong makers.

Don't miss your chance -- reserve your seat today. https://vancouverchinesegarden.shop/products/behind-the-tile-mahjong-colouring-workshop

Behind the Tile: A Mahjong Colouring Workshop
πŸ“… Date: June 27
⏰ Time: 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $98.88 per participant
πŸ“ Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

🌸 Join us at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival through hands-on cultura...
06/12/2026

🌸 Join us at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival through hands-on cultural workshops inspired by centuries-old Chinese traditions: Learn about the significance, history, and symbolism of fragrant herbal sachets (ι¦™ε›Š) while making your own keepsake using traditional materials and techniques!

Traditional Sachet Workshop
πŸ“… Date: June 20
⏰ Time: Session 1: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Session 2: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $22 per participant (Includes general admission)
πŸ“ Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
πŸ‘₯ Limited capacity

Participants will also have the opportunity to sample traditional zongzi and receive complimentary Dragon Boat Festival gifts while supplies last, including traditional herbal sachets generously provided by Lei Yun Shang of Suzhou, one of China's most historic traditional Chinese medicine brands.

This event is proudly supported by .

Seats are extremely limited–reserve your spot today!
https://vancouverchinesegarden.shop/products/dragon-boat-festival-workshops

The FIFA World Cup in Vancouver has aligned with another monumental occasion: our 40th anniversary. To celebrate, on eac...
06/11/2026

The FIFA World Cup in Vancouver has aligned with another monumental occasion: our 40th anniversary. To celebrate, on each Vancouver match date, we're giving away special gifts to the first 40 visitors who come to the Garden. Just an 11-minute walk away from BC Place, we're a perfect stop on the way to the game!

Eligible match dates are as follows:
Saturday, June 13
Thursday, June 18
Sunday, June 21
Wednesday, June 24
Friday, June 26
Thursday, July 2
Tuesday, July 7

The first giveaway date will be June 13. Come join us in commemorating two milestones at once!

After all these weeks of training, it’s finally here: we’re hosting a Go tournament at the Garden on June 28, in collabo...
06/10/2026

After all these weeks of training, it’s finally here: we’re hosting a Go tournament at the Garden on June 28, in collaboration with the experts at the Vancouver Go Academy!

Learn how to play one of the world’s oldest board games. Invented in China over 2,500 years ago, this strategy game may look simple, but it’s considered one of the four major disciplines of the Chinese literati for a reason!
Details:
πŸ“… Date: June 28
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Registration required.
πŸ“ Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

Early registration is highly encouraged.

⚫βšͺ I can't tell what my opponent is thinking... Can you?We’re hosting another iconic Go workshop at the Garden on June 2...
06/05/2026

⚫βšͺ I can't tell what my opponent is thinking... Can you?

We’re hosting another iconic Go workshop at the Garden on June 28! Watch and analyze the complex strategies during each round of our tournament, and learn how to play one of the world’s oldest board games, guided by the experts at the Vancouver Go Academy.

Visit the Garden to learn more about this timeless game and the cultural traditions behind it.
πŸ“… Date: June 28
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Included with general admission
πŸ“ Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

Reserve your spot today!
https://vancouverchinesegarden.com/product/garden-admission-ticket/

πŸ’« Want to experience the Garden like a true Ming Dynasty scholar?πŸ’«.. And by that, we mean we're undergoing electrical up...
06/05/2026

πŸ’« Want to experience the Garden like a true Ming Dynasty scholar?πŸ’«
.. And by that, we mean we're undergoing electrical upgrades β€” but we firmly believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Luckily for our visitors, we're offering a special 15% off all admissions from June 5 through June 7. This discount applies to on-site ticket purchases only. More immersive than ever, come visit us for the full and authentic Ming Dynasty experience!

Please note: During this time, the Song Nan Zhang exhibition and Eight Treasures Gift Shop will be temporarily closed.

If you're unable to visit us this weekend, we also invite you to support us with a donation via our CanadaHelps page! Every contribution goes directly towards supporting our operations, preservation, and educational programs. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/64095

🌱 Can you hear that? Can you feel that? We're hosting Gongs in the Garden once again!On June 8 and 9, join us for Gongs ...
06/04/2026

🌱 Can you hear that? Can you feel that? We're hosting Gongs in the Garden once again!

On June 8 and 9, join us for Gongs in the Garden, an indoor-outdoor evening of sound and stillness at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Move through the paths, courtyards, and quiet spaces at your own pace before settling into the Hall of One Hundred Rivers for a 75-minute gong experience led by Aravind Vanchesan of Theta Space.

This is a deeply restorative, lying-down experience with no effort, movement, or prior meditation experience required. Guests will be guided through grounding, intention setting, breathwork, and a full gong journey designed to support deep rest and inner stillness.

The session features large gongs, including two 38-inch Sun Gongs, creating a layered resonance that many experience as spacious, timeless, and deeply calming.

πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ Who This Is For:
- Anyone feeling busy, overstimulated, or tense
- Those looking for a non-effortful way to rest deeply
- Experienced meditators seeking deeper rest and integration
- First-timers curious about sound journeys

πŸ’Ό What to Bring:
- Yoga Mat
- Pillow and/or Blanket
- Water
- Eye Mask

Join us on June 8 and 9 for Gongs in the Garden and experience Aravind's masterful guidance firsthand.

Gongs in the Garden
πŸ“… Date: June 8 - 9
⏰ Time: Garden Access: 6:00 PM | Sound Bath Session: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $30 - $35 per participant | Includes Garden admission
πŸ“ Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

Treat yourself to an evening of stillness, sound, and deep rest. Reserve your spot for Gongs in the Garden today!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gongs-in-the-garden-tickets-1989413879467

🚨 Don't wait: our Early Bird sale has been extended! 🚨Inspired by the Silk Road: a historic symbol of cultural exchange,...
06/04/2026

🚨 Don't wait: our Early Bird sale has been extended! 🚨

Inspired by the Silk Road: a historic symbol of cultural exchange, artistry, and shared discovery. Save the date: on July 28, 2026, we invite you to join us for an elegant, immersive celebration celebrating 40 years of cultural connection, honouring the Garden’s past, and investing in its future.

From now until June 30, all Early Bird tickets purchased will include special gifts as follows:
⭐ Table of 10 – Each Table of 10 purchased includes one private Garden Party for up to 10 participants, valued at $460.
⭐ Table of 8 – Each Table of 8 purchased includes one private Garden Party for up to 8 participants, valued at $368.
⭐ Individual Seat – Each Individual Seat purchased includes one annual pass.
⭐ Save 10% with Early Bird Pricing on all seats, saving you over $300.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Society of Vancouver is a registered charity (Charitable No. 119230407RR0001). A donation receipt will be issued for a portion of both table and individual ticket purchases.

Journey Along the Silk Road:
πŸ“… Date: July 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 4 PM - 10 PM
πŸ“ Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

Prices go up soonβ€” grab your Early Bird ticket now.
https://vancouverchinesegarden.com/product/journey-along-the-silk-road/

Meet Your Practitioner for Gongs in the Garden!Aravind Vanchesan is a meditation teacher and sound practitioner with ove...
05/31/2026

Meet Your Practitioner for Gongs in the Garden!

Aravind Vanchesan is a meditation teacher and sound practitioner with over 25 years of daily practice. His work focuses on using sound as a gateway into deep rest, nervous-system regulation, and meditative stillness. Aravind has led group meditations and gong sound baths for thousands of participants across Vancouver in the last 5 years.

Join us on June 8 and 9 for Gongs in the Garden and experience Aravind's masterful guidance firsthand.

Gongs in the Garden:
πŸ“… Date: June 8 - 9
⏰ Time: Garden Access: 6:00 PM | Sound Bath Session: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $30 - $35 per participant | Includes Garden admission
πŸ“ Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

Treat yourself to an evening of stillness, sound, and deep rest. Reserve your spot for Gongs in the Garden today!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gongs-in-the-garden-tickets-1989413879467

πŸŒ™ Sound, stillness, and a rare evening in the Garden...On May 31, we're hosting an immersive Sound Bath & Reiki in the G...
05/30/2026

πŸŒ™ Sound, stillness, and a rare evening in the Garden...

On May 31, we're hosting an immersive Sound Bath & Reiki in the Garden, an intimate after-hours wellness experience inside Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Join us for a rare after-hours wellness experience at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

The experience includes guided meditation, reflective journaling, crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, gong, chimes, and individual Reiki offered throughout the evening.

Perfect for those seeking deep rest, nervous system reset, and a more contemplative way to experience the Garden. No prior experience required.

🎍 What to Expect:
Private Garden Access | Guided Arrival | Opening Circle | Intention Setting | Reflective Journaling | Immersive Sound Bath | Individual Reiki | Restful Immersion

πŸ’Ό What to Bring:
- Yoga Mat or Comfortable Surface
- Blanket and/or Pillow
- Journal (optional)

Please note that mats and props will not be provided. The sound bath will be held in an interior space.

Immersive Sound Bath & Reiki in the Garden
πŸ“… Date: May 31
⏰ Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $50
πŸ“ Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

Take this as your sign to slow down. Reserve your spot for Immersive Sound Bath & Reiki in the Garden today! πŸŒ™ Sound, stillness, and a rare evening in the Garden...

On May 31, we're hosting an immersive Sound Bath & Reiki in the Garden, an intimate after-hours wellness experience inside Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Join us for a rare after-hours wellness experience at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

The experience includes guided meditation, reflective journaling, crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, gong, chimes, and individual Reiki offered throughout the evening.

Perfect for those seeking deep rest, nervous system reset, and a more contemplative way to experience the Garden. No prior experience required.

🎍 What to Expect:
Private Garden Access | Guided Arrival | Opening Circle | Intention Setting | Reflective Journaling | Immersive Sound Bath | Individual Reiki | Restful Immersion

πŸ’Ό What to Bring:
- Yoga Mat or Comfortable Surface
- Blanket and/or Pillow
- Journal (optional)

Please note that mats and props will not be provided. The sound bath will be held in an interior space.

Immersive Sound Bath & Reiki in the Garden
πŸ“… Date: May 31
⏰ Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $50
πŸ“ Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

Take this as your sign to slow down. Reserve your spot for Immersive Sound Bath & Reiki in the Garden today!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/immersive-sound-bath-reiki-in-the-garden-tickets-1988788535045?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Address

578 Carrall Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B5K2

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+16046623207

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