Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Gardens

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Pitstone Road, Young, NSW, Australia02-6382 3394

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Chinese Tribute Gardens

by LenR

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

March 5, 2011

The Chinese Tribute Gardens are located at the Chinaman's Dam reserve just four kilometres from the town centre. Now a well established garden set in a quiet, relaxing and picturesque site, the gardens are the perfect spot for a relaxing morning or ...Read more The Chinese Tribute Gardens are located at the Chinaman's Dam reserve just four kilometres from the town centre. Now a well established garden set in a quiet, relaxing and picturesque site, the gardens are the perfect spot for a relaxing morning or afternoon with picnic facilities and barbecues. The gardens are open every day until sunset.

From the car park with its BBQs, we crossed the little bridge to a pleasant garden with its pagoda, formal lions, shrubbery and stonework and the Pool of Tranquility. As you walk around the park, you will reach the superb bronze "Galloping Horse", a replica of an original found in a Han Dynasty tomb dating back 1600 years. You will also find many trees planted with adjacent plaques, commemorating their donation by members of the Chinese community, not least a substantial menhir with a plaque for the "Peace and Prosperity Tree" presented by Young’s "Sister City", Lanzhou.

It is a far cry from Chinaman's Dam which was built in the 1860's by German brothers Herman and John Tiedmann to provide water for the sluicing of their Victoria Hill gold claims. The brothers, at some time in the 1870's sold their area to a Chinese group who then worked on the site.

In 1992 members of the Rotary Club of Young adopted a beautification project for the development of the Chinese Gardens at Chinaman's Dam. A new entrance (donated by Taronga Park Zoo) was erected as well as a new car park, lawns and an irrigation system. A new lake and bird sanctuary was also built and the Chinese Gardens commenced. The development of the gardens was established to recognise the contribution of the Chinese community to the settlement of Young in the 1860s, and to the ongoing contributions of the Chinese community to Australia as a Nation.

In 1996 Rotary handed the project over to the Shire Council. The Mayor formed a foundation of prominent Australians to assist with fundraising and the strategic direction of the project. Many prominent members of the Sydney Chinese community also played a key role. Considerable progress was made and development has continued.

To reach the Gardens from the Young Visitor Information Centre, exit onto Lovell Street, and turn right onto Lynch Street. Proceed across town, crossing the bridge and turn left onto Gordon Street. Continue on this road for approx. 4 km's and follow the directional signage to the Chinese Tribute Gardens.

Informative Heritage signs provide information on the establishment of the gardens and the dam. Entry is free.
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