Chinese Garden of Friendship

At the Garden

Step into another world and experience the natural beauty, architecture and culture of one of the only authentic Chinese gardens outside of Asia.

Enjoy traditional pastries, dim sims and steamed pork buns at The TeahouseThe Teahouse
The Teahouse offers the perfect place to contemplate the spirit of the Chinese Garden.

A range of traditional pastries, dim sims, gow gees, and steamed pork buns are on the menu in the Teahouse. Naturally, there is also an extensive range of Chinese teas including: 


- Jasmine Tea - flower tea with a delicate fresh scent
- Shou Mei (Old man's eyebrows) - Green tea light in colour and aroma
- Shui Hsen (Water Fairy) - Oolong tea with refreshing qualities
- Tieh-Kuan-Yin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) - Oolong tea with a light fragrance
- Pu-Erh - Black tea with an earthy flavour

In addition, the Teahouse offers a range of beverages and light meals, including coffee, English tea, gourmet sandwiches, soup and salads, and a delectable range of sweet treats.

The Teahouse is open daily from 10 am to 4.30 pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day).

Penjing - the Chinese version of BonsaiPenjing nursery
Penjing - quite literally translates to mean a miniature landscape (jing) in a pot (pen) - is the Chinese version of Bonsai.

There are three distinct categories of this art form:

  • - Tree Penjing (shumu penjing)
    - Landscape Penjing (shanshui penjing)
    - Water-and-Land Penjing (shuihan penjing)

In the Chinese Garden of Friendship, you will discover a nursery solely dedicated to these beautiful, elaborate landscapes. Some of the sceneries created by Chinese artists are up to 70-years-old.

Slip into a traditional ornate silk gownCostume hire
Slip into a traditional ornate silk gown based on designs from the Ming and Ching dynasties and be transformed into an emperor, princess or warrior. Costumes are available in adult and children's sizes. Remember to bring your own camera or video to record the moment.

The costume hire shop is open daily from 12 noon to 5 pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day, and during wet weather).

Costumes can also be hired by arrangement. Price on application. For further information, please contact:

Sam (Mr Wei Su)
T. 0416 275 579

Adults: $10
Children: $5
Prices are for 30-minutes hire. 

The Jade Carriage is on display at the Chinese GardenJade Bridal Carriage
The Jade Bridal Carriage was provided to the Chinese Garden of Friendship as a gift from the Queen Victoria Building in 2006. It is believed the carriage is from Guangdong Province in southern China and it is the only one of its kind outside of China.

Used by Chinese Emperors in ancient times, this traditional jade bridal carriage is extremely ornate and typical of past Chinese dynasties. Utilising more than 300 tonnes of raw jade, approximately 100 artists were involved in creating this masterwork. The carriage is elaborately carved with dragons, phoenix and fairies, featuring as symbols of luck, prestige and authority, as well as two ornate fans symbolising royal dignity. Two mannequins in traditional dress and a sceptre are also on display.

This traditional jade bridal carriage is on display in the Teahouse Annex (#26-on the map).

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