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Chinese Garden, Singapore

20th-century architecture in SingaporeBuildings and structures completed in 1975Chinese-Singaporean cultureChinese gardensJurong East
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Chinese Gardens (8058600224)
Chinese Gardens (8058600224)

Chinese Garden is a park in Jurong East, Singapore. Built in 1975 by the JTC Corporation and designed by Prof. Yuen-chen Yu, an architect from Taiwan, the Chinese Garden's concept is based on Chinese gardening art. The main characteristic is the integration of architectural features with the natural environment. The Chinese Garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping. It is located next to Chinese Garden MRT station and connected to the adjacent Japanese Garden by a bridge. Along with Japanese Garden, the two gardens are collectively known as the Jurong Gardens.

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Chinese Garden, Singapore
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Jurong Park Connector
609959 Singapore, Jurong East
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