to Chinatown You'd be forgiven for thinking you were in a Chinese city as you stroll around these pretty gardens, featuring stone paths, waterfalls, still ponds, pagodas, bridges, and a teahouse. I remember going to the opening way back in 1988 and it's wonderful to see how much they've grown. This is a genuine oasis in the city. Paddy's Markets Hay and Sussex Streets In existence as a market since 1834 , when it formed in the Haymarket area after a split with the Campbell Street cattle market, Paddy's Markets is a must for anyone settling into Sydney for a while. It has been one of our favourite places to shop in the city since the early 1990s when we used to head here most Saturdays for our Asian greens after picking up a Peking duck across the road. It's notable for the freshness and variety of produce, especially Asian produce, as much as the affordability. This must be the cheapest place to shop in the city, especially Asian greens, fresh herbs, and fruit and vegetables. Market City Above Paddy's Markets After you're done at Paddy's Markets, take the escalator up to this Asian-like shopping mall -- if you haven't felt like you're in Bangkok, KL or Beijing so far, it won't take long here. From the Asian supermarkets and specialist stores (the fish shop is one of the city's best) to the bubble drink cafs, Hello Kitty shops, fashion boutiques, and cheap clothes stalls in the centre of the