Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden, Young, NSW

Marble Lions, Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden, Young

The town of Young (formerly known as Lambing Flat) is located on the south west slopes of New South Wales. It has a colourful history and the gold rush of the 1860s and and the associated anti-Chinese riots played a big part in shaping the future of the town. Development of the Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden began in 1992 and the garden today is a surprisingly lush, beautiful monument to the contribution of the Chinese people to Young. The Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Gardens incorporate bronze and marble sculptures, winding paths, a water mill, rock formations and a beautiful selection of plants which change with the seasons. 

Bronze Galloping Horse, Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden, Young

Pool of Tranquility, Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden, Young

Whilst you wouldn't set aside an entire day to see the gardens, if you have an hour or two to spare when visiting Young, they provide a relaxing atmosphere to wander and reflect on the excitement, tragedy and intrigue which unfolded in Young during the gold rush.  Although the gardens are fairly small, the Chinaman's Dam Reserve area also offers picnic and BBQ facilities. I have even spotted an intrepid fisherman trying his luck in the nearby Chinaman's Dam. 

Pool of Tranquility, Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden, Young

The Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden is located on Pitstone Avenue about four kilometres from the main shopping district in Young. There are signposts guiding visitors from Campbell Street, Young, which is the main road into town from the south.

Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden, Young, NSW