Garden of Surging Waves

6 reviews

+1 (503) 325-5824

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1095 Duane St

Astoria, OR 97103

+1 (503) 325-5824

http://www.astoriachineseheritage.org

The Garden of Surging Waves is a cultural heritage site in Astoria, Oregon that offers visitors a serene and reflective space to explore Chinese-American history and traditions.

This historic garden provides a tranquil setting for individuals to learn about the contributions of Chinese immigrants to the local community and to appreciate the beauty of traditional Chinese architecture and landscaping.

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Jen K.

4/27/2023

Amazing what a little shift in perspective can do. When I was in my late teens and early 20s, I traveled solo around the world. And while I have had many wonderful family trips in the past few...

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Joyce T.

8/10/2024

A small garden with a big heart in the middle of Astoria. An easy break from exploring the filming sites from the movie The Goonies! Not a park.

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Ray H.

10/11/2022

This is a nice effort at recognizing the important roles Chinese immigrants played in Astoria's history. It is a small park and attractive enough, but I think it needs some time to age....

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Ginna S.

6/30/2022

This is a nice little park and a great tribute to the contributions of generations of Asian Americans in the Astoria area. Though small, the park has some lovely thoughtful artistic elements and...

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Ronn C.

3/2/2015

The garden is quite small and lacks ample seating for larger crowds. But the layout and design is top-notch, and the benches they do have are comfortable. I suggest getting here early and...

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