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    PEACEFUL in PORTLAND

    Dec 26, 2019 4 minutes
    BY TAMMIE PAINTER

    Despite its location in the midst of one of the busiest downtown areas of Portland, Ore., the Lan Su Chinese Garden is a hidden treasure of tranquility, tradition and beauty. Because it occupies no more than a standard city block and it is surrounded by a high wall, you could miss the garden if you didn’t know it was there. You might even doubt that much could be inside such a small space, but what lies beyond the entryway is bound to impress.

    THE CREATION OF A GARDEN

    Although it can’t rival the famous district of San Francisco, Portland’s Chinatown has long held a vibrant and strong presence at the northwest corner of the heart of the city. When

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