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Portland Classical Chinese Garden

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 327 attractions in Portland
Traveller 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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Attraction type: Garden, Nature centre
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Drinking
Address: NW 3rd and Everett Portland, OR 97209
Tel: 503-228-8131

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Reviews of Portland Classical Chinese Garden

( 1-6 of 6 )
28 May 2008

This garden is in easy walking distance of downtown, the light rail and the train station. It is beautiful and peaceful and has a small teahouse with, of course, tea and snacks. more

1 May 2008

Dont miss . I went 2 days in row in cold weather Both dosin guides were excellent and with quite different takes . Very interesting . more

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5 of 5 stars
Sheffield, England
16 Jan 2008

For me this is Portland's premier garden. I was awed by the buildings and having tea in the tea house was a real treat. This is a very special place and will always have a spot close to my heart. more

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5 of 5 stars
San Jose, CA
14 Apr 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

It's an unbelieveable sight; the gentle slope of a tiled roof, framed by lush vegetation and blossoming trees, with a huge skyscraper looming overhead. That's the dichotomy of this garden; you forget that you are in a busy downtown area until you see peeks of the street through the walls or hear the traffic. The garden is spectacular. The staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
Buenos Aires, Argentina
29 Apr 2006
7/11 found this review helpful

We spent the day today, in the Portland Chinese Gardens. The flowers are blooming, a jay is nesting and will come out and swoop down to be sure no one comes near her nest, ducks are floating on the lake and it is quiet and serene...right in the heart of the City of Portland. The tea house is a wonderful... more

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5 of 5 stars
Beaverton, OR
16 Feb 2004
15/16 found this review helpful

The Chinese Garden is never the same twice. There is always something in bloom. The first time you go, try to get in on one of the free guided tours. It's a peaceful place in the midst of the city. The tea house serves wonderful food and a huge selection of tea but only if you sit on the first... more

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NW 3rd and Everett, Portland, OR 97209
Tel: 503-228-8131