Lake Tai Rock

Other Sites in Downtown Portland

From Chinatown continue south into downtown Portland to visit other significant sites.

Golden Dragon Restaurant, 324 S.W. Third Ave.
The Golden Dragon is one of Portland’s early chop suey houses. The restaurant’s neon dragon sign hangs above the green tile pagoda entryway.

Chinese Art Studio, 332 S.W. Third Ave.
This shop sells original Chinese brush paintings, inks, brushes and art supplies.

Lake Tai Rock, Between S.W. Third and Fourth avenues, Madison and Jefferson streets
The Lake Tai Rock is a 16-foot, 17-ton limestone formation, shaped naturally by the waters of Tai Lake. A gift from Portland’s sister city of Suzhou, China, the rock is inscribed with Chinese characters that read “rare stone calls forth the spirit.”

Other neighborhoods around Portland
Chinese businesses are scattered throughout the city. Here are three other neighborhoods where Chinese establishments are abundant:

  • Powell Boulevard, between S.E. 51st and 82nd avenues
  • Sandy Boulevard, between N.E. 2nd and 68th avenues
  • 82nd Avenue, between S.E. Foster Road and Burnside Street

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