Chinese Gardens Arch — Dunedin, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 45° 52.699 E 170° 30.301
59G E 461588 N 4919353
This Chinese arch was created in Shanghai - a sister city of Dunedin - then shipped to be installed in front of the Chinese Gardens.
Waymark Code: WM8C0D
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/09/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 10

The Chinese Gardens is a tribute the many Chinese that came to work in the gold rush during the 1860s in Otago. Dunedin was the commercial hub for this period.

When celebrating its sesquicentennial in 1998 it was mentioned that a Chinese garden be created. Working with its Sister City, Shanghai, the gardens was fully created there then disassembled and shipped to Dunedin.

This arch welcomes people to the gardens.
Type: Gateway

Subtype: Other

Location: Dunedin Chinese Gardens

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