Chinese Garden of Friendship: The Heart of Sydney

Welcome to "an enchanting oasis nestled in the heart of Darling Harbour."

A completely zen haven nestled in between all the hustle and bustle of Chinatown. Light rain and cloudy skies hover above us, but that adds onto the quiet stillness and tranquil atmosphere. 

Orange Days: Autumn Leaves in Manito Park

Japanese Garden in Manito Park Part III: The perfect blend of colors in fall foliage. 

Greens, reds, oranges, and yellows in all different shades bring these trees to life. 

Yokohama Chinatown's Eclectic Pagoda Entrances

Yokohama Chinatown Part I: The traditional beauty of all the spectacular Chinatown entrances and pagodas. 

I loved wandering through all of the entrances of Yokohama Chinatown and marveling at the uniqueness of each of these! This one lit up as twilight approached and I decided capture this one from the side to give it an even cooler vibe. 

The Breathtakingly Refreshing Lan Su Chinese Garden

The Lan Su Chinese Garden may be a small, hidden spot in Chinatown but the beauty of the space is astonishing. This picture was taken early summer, but the colors of the trees offer a mixture of a fresh spring and a rustic autumn vibe.

The Delicate Beauty of Cherry Blossoms Collage

Pink, pastel sakura cherry blossom flowers are lovely during the spring. 

The atmosphere is suddenly infinitely more beautiful with delightful flowers blooming everywhere.

Rediscover the Past: Colorful Chinatown Collage

Sometimes we stroll around the same familiar streets every day and never bother glimpsing up at the beautiful adornments and historic buildings...until one day we look up and really focus on our colorful surroundings and ponder about the past, the history behind the architecture, and the people who brought the area to life. These thoughts came to mind when I went on one of the tours of Chinatown, relearning about the fascinating neighborhood. I decided to put these new discoveries and historic landmarks all together into a collage.