Chinese Garden Zurich
Chinagarten Zürich
A Chinese-style garden given to Zurich by its friendship city, Kunming, with lakeside pavilions, ponds, and a 'Three Friends of Winter' theme, which is rare in Europe.
The Chinagarten opened in 1994. Kunming built it as a gift to thank Zurich for its help with urban water supply and transport planning. Its architectural components were made in China and shipped here for assembly. The garden is themed on the 'Three Friends of Winter': pine, bamboo, and plum. It features zigzag bridges, pavilions, rockeries, and ponds. The garden isn't large, and you can see it in about 30 minutes for a small admission fee. It's located in Zürichhorn park by the lake, and you can visit it together with the Le Corbusier Pavilion. From Bellevue, take tram 2 or 4, or walk along the lake for about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. late March–October 11:00–19:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Pavillon Le Corbusier
- Zurich Opera House
- Kunsthaus Zürich
- Lake Zurich
- Zurich Lake & River Baths (Badi)
- Grossmünster
- Fraumünster
- Confiserie Sprüngli Paradeplatz