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Lan Su Chinese Garden

NW 3rd and Everett, Portland, OR 97209
503-228-8131
Ranked #9 of 297 attractions in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 169 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Drinking
Traveler Description: The Portland Classical Chinese Garden  Also referred to as the Garden of Awakening Orchids.  The Portland Classical Chinese Gardens location was... more »
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Boulder City, NV
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Quiet refuge in inner city. Worth a visit if you love Asia. Very good male docent tour. More

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Charlottetown, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

after visiting the huge 5 acre japonese garden I wondered how this would compare... it does well and in such a small space captures one and transports one into another world.. the peace and quiet in the middle of the city is amazing! the tea and the treats and the chinese music was the icing on the cake! I stayed... More

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Portland, Oregon
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Be sure to stop into the Tea House for a beverage. Enjoy being surrounded by serenity and calm. Relax and enjoy. More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

so much to see - hidden gardens, lovely tea house, incredible stone work More

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Goode, Virginia, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Very interesting and beautiful. The guided tour is worth doing as you will learn much more about the gardens than if doing it alone. Best to do if you can catch it when there are no group tours (schools) as you may miss the peacefulness. More

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Portland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

This is a quick little stop in the Portland tour. It doesn't take long and there are lots of picture opportunities to be had. More

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See 3 more reviews by Kathi B for Portland
Portland, Oregom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

There are fewer Chinese restaurants than there once were in the Old Town neighborhood on Portland's near Northwest side, but this venerable and venerated oasis of Chinese vegetation and culture remains and is well worth a visit and the admission fee (which, after all, goes toward its continued existence). More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I took an out-of-town friend here as we had only a few hours and were looking for something close after Thai food near PSU. Something is always in bloom here and it's such a peaceful oasis within the city. More

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Portland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I LOVE this place! It's my own kittle corner of tranquility. Don't forget the tea house! They have excellent noodles! :-) More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Peaceful area , with very nice plants , animals, fish and scenery. More

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