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Lan Su Chinese Garden: Portland’s Authentic "Little Suzhou"

📍 Location: 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209 Why It’s Portland’s Must-See Hidden Gem As the largest classical Suzhou garden outside China, Lan Su (融合 "Portland" + "Suzhou") is a poetic 40,000-sq-ft oasis where: 🎋 Every stone/plant was shipped from China in 1999 ⛩️ Artisans from Suzhou hand-built pavilions with dougong brackets (no nails!) Visitor Highlights 🌸 Stroll the Circuit: Lakeheart Pavilion (Instagram gold at golden hour) Taihu rock "mountain" tunnels (kids love crawling through) Moon Gate frames changing seasonal backdrops 🍵 Teahouse Culture: Sip Dragonwell tea ($12) while feeding koi fish Try lotus seed pastries (best paired with rainy-day ambiance) 🎨 Cultural Events: Spring Orchid Shows (rare Mulan varieties) Mid-Autumn Moon Viewing with guqin performances Logistics Made Easy 🚊 Transit: MAX Blue/Red lines to Old Town (3-min walk) 🎟️ Tickets: $14 adults (book online for moon gate queue skip) 📸 Pro Tip: Wear cream/black outfits—the garden’s qipao-worthy! #LanSuGarden #PortlandHiddenGems #SuzhouInAmerica #TravelLikeALocal

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Lan Su Chinese Garden: Portland’s Authentic "Little Suzhou"

📍 Location: 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209 Why It’s Portland’s Must-See Hidden Gem As the largest classical Suzhou garden outside China, Lan Su (融合 "Portland" + "Suzhou") is a poetic 40,000-sq-ft oasis where: 🎋 Every stone/plant was shipped from China in 1999 ⛩️ Artisans from Suzhou hand-built pavilions with dougong brackets (no nails!) Visitor Highlights 🌸 Stroll the Circuit: Lakeheart Pavilion (Instagram gold at golden hour) Taihu rock "mountain" tunnels (kids love crawling through) Moon Gate frames changing seasonal backdrops 🍵 Teahouse Culture: Sip Dragonwell tea ($12) while feeding koi fish Try lotus seed pastries (best paired with rainy-day ambiance) 🎨 Cultural Events: Spring Orchid Shows (rare Mulan varieties) Mid-Autumn Moon Viewing with guqin performances Logistics Made Easy 🚊 Transit: MAX Blue/Red lines to Old Town (3-min walk) 🎟️ Tickets: $14 adults (book online for moon gate queue skip) 📸 Pro Tip: Wear cream/black outfits—the garden’s qipao-worthy! #LanSuGarden #PortlandHiddenGems #SuzhouInAmerica #TravelLikeALocal

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