Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden Postcard Vancouver Chinatown Chinese Architecture BC

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Category: Collectables:Postcards & Supplies:Postcards:Topographical Postcards
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Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden Postcard Vancouver Chinatown Chinese Architecture BC

Unposted postcard of Vancouver’s classical Chinese garden — a serene, architectural tribute to cultural heritage and historic landscape design.

Measurements: approx.7 x 5 inches
Texts: please see images
Dates: n/a
Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 
Internal notes: QC passed

Step into a tranquil oasis in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, where koi glide through calm waters and flowering trees frame elegant classical Chinese architecture. This unposted postcard presents a collage of four breathtaking views of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, each one capturing a moment of calm reflection — curved rooftops, sculpted rocks, traditional pavilions, and serene ponds alive with wildlife. It’s a place where stillness and structure harmonise, offering a peaceful escape steeped in symbolism and design wisdom.

This postcard was photographed by Dan Propp and printed by Rainbow Press Ltd., with clear publisher and photographer credits on the reverse. It was never written or posted, preserving its condition for collectors and enthusiasts. The garden itself is a nationally recognised cultural site, known as the first full-scale classical Chinese garden built outside China — opened in the mid-1980s in British Columbia. With precise detailing and architectural authenticity, it stands as a significant link between East and West, built to honour the vision and values of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen.

Whether you collect postcards of world gardens, historic architecture, or cultural landmarks, this piece invites you to honour a place of peace, reflection, and artistic legacy. It is more than a card — it is a reminder of how landscapes carry memory, and how design can bridge continents. In an age where such craftsmanship and international friendship are increasingly cherished, preserving such pieces ensures future generations can access and appreciate this shared human heritage.