Monument to Chinesa Vista
Estr. da Vista Chinesa, 789 - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, 20531-410, Brazil
Description:
The monument Chinesa Vista is a monument that is located at an altitude of three hundred and eighty meters in the Tijuca forest. He stands on the stairs leading to Alto da Boa Vista. This is a gazebo designed in oriental style. From here you can see the whole city of Rio de Janeiro. This monument was awarded the Chinese prize as the best monument erected in a non-eastern country. The gazebo has two tiers. It is crowned by a small golden dome. It has special benches for vacationers and a small table. From the cliff the gazebo is separated by a small semicircular fence. The square in front of her is paved with stone.
Chinesa Vista was established during the reign of João VI. At that time, the Chinese began to grow tea in Brazil. Chinesa Vista is popular with both locals and tourists. Photographers often come here to take good pictures of the city or hold a special photo shoot with customers. Next to the gazebo is the Botanical Garden, which houses more than 1,600 different plant species.