If You Liked the Rose Garden

I think the Lin Su traditional Chinese Garden is one of the most beautiful places I have seen in all my travels.

Chinese Garden

For some reason, I missed it the last time I was in Portland. If you come to the area, do not miss this spot.

Chinese Garden 2

There is something for every type of tourist:

Suzhoa Style Sweeping Roof

Walking tour on your own with a pamphlet
Notebook of every plant for your own walking tour
Docent-led tours
Lectures
Videos
Teahouse
Musicians
Calligraphy Demonstrations

Ancient and Modern

Everything is so beautifully presented, that nothing interferes with the serenity and beauty of the place. I came on a cool and rainy Thursday, however, so you might find more crowds on a summer weekend.

After the Rain

The docent who led our tour was almost overwhelming in all the information she had on the symbolism of each tree, plant, and architectural feature. She also shared information on the lifestyle of the type of person who would have had such a garden. I am sure that after the cultural revolution, even fewer people have private classical Chinese Gardens

Through the Lotus Window

The Tao of Tea

I also had a respite in the teahouse, which made me wonder why I don't drink tea more often.

Tea and Bean Paste Cookies

Altar in Teahouse

Through the Teahouse Window

I attended a lecture on the Chinese-American history in Oregon. To my surprise, the lecturer talked about the dedication of the park in Astoria, Oregon. If you rode with me in 2014, you might recall my visit there and how profoundly it impacted me. She was delighted when I shared this information as she had been on the dais at the dedication. Click this link if you want to go down memory road with me.

Grotto

Year of the Monkey

Vase with Chrysantheums

Unfortunately through some mishap, I deleted over half of the pictures I took when I uploaded them to Picasa from my camera. I had few to choose from and what I did save are not the best.
I particularly regret deleting the photos of the man who created the caricature calligraphy of Bazil's name.

Charicture Calligraphy