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Portland Saturday MarketvsLan Su Chinese Garden
Portland Saturday Market and Lan Su Chinese Garden are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Lan Su Chinese Garden is the choice of most writers compared to Portland Saturday Market. Lan Su Chinese Garden scores 91 with praise from 10 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Not For Tourists and Afar Magazine.
Portland Saturday Market
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Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
108 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
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Fodor's "On weekends from March to Christmas, the west side of the Burnside Bridge and the Skidmore Fountain area has North America's largest open-air handicraft market." Full review
Frommer's "The Portland Saturday Market (actually held on both Sat and Sun) is arguably the city's best-loved event." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The best time to hit the river walk is on a weekend to catch the famous market, which showcases handicrafts, street entertainers and food booths." Full review
Travel + Leisure "On Saturdays, the nation’s largest ongoing outdoor arts and crafts market unfolds." Full review
Afar Magazine "It lived up to its hype! I spent a few hours Saturday morning wandering around the market and was floored at the talent of the vendors. " Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Old Town is liveliest on weekends from March to December when hundreds of people descend on the Portland Saturday Market, billing itself the largest outdoor crafts market in the US." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Portland Saturday Market is the oldest continuously operated outdoor market in the U.S. selling goods from local artisans."
Portland Travel Guide
August 18, 2021
Lan Su Chinese Garden Fodor's Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
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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." Full review
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." Full review
Afar Magazine "A lovely place to regain some inner peace and admire the gorgeous gardens." Full review
Not For Tourists "Kind of like China! (Except without the smog and communism...)."
Lonely PlanetTop 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
Condé Nast Traveler "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
Where "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
Michelin Guide 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
Afar Magazine "Lan Su Chinese Garden is a small yet beautiful garden in Portland's Chinatown." Full review
Afar Magazine "If you're in the Downtown area and would like something akin to a nature walk, this is the place." Full review
