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International Rose Test Garden vs Lan Su Chinese Garden
International Rose Test Garden and Lan Su Chinese Garden are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, International Rose Test Garden scores significantly better than Lan Su Chinese Garden. International Rose Test Garden scores 96 with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Not For Tourists, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
International Rose Test Garden
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400 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
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Fodor's
"Despite the name, these grounds are not an experimental greenhouse laboratory, but rather three terraced gardens, set on 4 acres, where 10,000 bushes and 400 varieties of roses grow."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"These gardens practically gave Portland its 'Rose City' nickname."
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Afar Magazine
"An adventure in and of itself, is an amazing park to visit and explore, and it offers some of the best views of Mount Hood."
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Not For Tourists
"Yes it's gaudy, but locals secretly love it."
Travel + Leisure
"Sniff 500 varieties of roses that are being developed and evaluated for scent and color and can't be seen anywhere else in the world."
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
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239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209
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Fodor's
"It's the largest Suzhou-style garden outside China, with a large lake, bridged and covered walkways, koi- and water lily–filled ponds... waterfalls, and courtyards."
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Travel + Leisure
"Plenty of passersby walk by this tranquil sanctuary... without even noticing it’s there; one doesn’t expect to find a garden amid the concrete and bustle of Old Town."
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Afar Magazine
"A lovely place to regain some inner peace and admire the gorgeous gardens."
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Not For Tourists
"Kind of like China! (Except without the smog and communism...)."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This classical chinese garden is a one-block haven of tranquillity, reflecting ponds and manicured greenery. Guided tours are available with admission."
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