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Portland Japanese Garden vs Lan Su Chinese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden and Lan Su Chinese Garden are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Lan Su Chinese Garden ranks slightly better than Portland Japanese Garden. Lan Su Chinese Garden ranks #3 in Portland with praise from 10 sources such as Not For Tourists, Afar Magazine and Afar Magazine.
Portland Japanese Garden
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611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205
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Fodor's
"The most authentic Japanese garden outside Japan takes up 5½ acres of Washington Park above the International Rose Test Garden."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This tranquil, formal garden is made up of 5.5 acres of tumbling water, koi ponds, ornamental cherry trees, a ceremonial teahouse (no drinks served!) and a sand garden."
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Travel + Leisure
"Five gardens—Flat, Strolling Pond, Natural, Tea, and Sand & Stone—span 5.5 acres of this Japanese garden located near the Rose Gardens in Washington Park."
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Afar Magazine
"Highly recommend the Japanese Gardens in Washington Park."
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Not For Tourists
"There's more to Japan than ninjas and sushi, you know."
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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