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Portland Japanese GardenvsLan 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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"The most authentic Japanese garden outside Japan takes up 5½ acres of Washington Park above the International Rose Test Garden." Full review
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." Full review
"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." Full review
"Highly recommend the Japanese Gardens in Washington Park." Full review
"There's more to Japan than ninjas and sushi, you know."
2 Stars
"One of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan occupies a 5.5-acre site directly above the rose gardens." Full review
"The centerpiece is the Strolling Pond Garden, with thousands of Japanese trees and plants." Full review
"Even Nobuo Matsunaga, former Japanese Ambassador, declared it “the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden in the world outside of Japan"... spend at least an hour, preferably two, strolling" Full review
"Considered the finest example of a Japanese garden in North America, this exquisitely manicured green space should not be missed." Full review
Lan Su Chinese Garden
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239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209
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"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." Full review
"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." Full review
"A lovely place to regain some inner peace and admire the gorgeous gardens." Full review
"Kind of like China! (Except without the smog and communism...)."
Top choice
"This classical chinese garden is a one-block haven of tranquillity, reflecting ponds and manicured greenery. Guided tours are available with admission." Full review
"Stroll through the Pearl District and Old Town Chinatown to reach Lan Su Chinese Garden, a pristinely preened Japanese garden built in 1999 by denizens of Portland’s sister city of Suzhou, China." Full review
"The exquisite Portland Classical Chinese Garden, more formally known as the “Garden of Awakening Orchids,” is a double-walled oasis built in a traditional Chinese style." Full review
2 Stars
"This 2000 addition to Portland's small international district is a highly stylized retreat whose high-walled courtyards, pools, walkways and meditation rooms are designed to mute the bustle outside." Full review
"Lan Su Chinese Garden is a small yet beautiful garden in Portland's Chinatown." Full review
"If you're in the Downtown area and would like something akin to a nature walk, this is the place." Full review