Famous Secret Chinese Garden Staten Island References. Web the connie gretz secret garden is located at the southwest end of campus, near the healing garden, the south meadow, and the ny chinese scholar’s garden. Web one of new york city's great hidden gems is the chinese scholars garden in snug harbor cultural center and botanical garden on staten island.

The scholar's garden has a tradition of nearly 2,000 years and was built by a scholar or administrator retiring from the emperor's court. It is accessible via cottage row. Web avoid the crowds and enjoy some flora and fauna in unexpected places at these 13 hidden gems.