Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland’s greatest treasures—a powerfully inspiring experience that takes you through time, offering a window into Chinese culture, history and way of thinking. Ever changing, Lan Su always has something new to offer - by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons. Enter the wonderland.
Chinese New Year
Year of the Dragon
January 23-February 6, 2012
This annual event for families and kids of all ages includes lion and dragon dances each weekend day, martial arts demonstrations, feng shui talks, dance and music performances, plant talks and much more. The two-week celebration of Chinese culture and history kicks off on January 23 with a “Rolling in the Wealth” feng shui activity and concludes with two nights of a specially ticketed, traditional lantern viewings on February 5 & 6.
The Chinese Zodiac
February 7 - April 30
Discover the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, learn about feng shui and your zodiac symbol, listen to talks from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and the National College of Natural Medicine about Chinese medicine, and make your own Zodiac themed stamped art.
Extra Night of Lantern Viewing
All evenings are now sold out!
Due to overwhelming and unprecedented demand, Lan Su added one extra night of Lantern Viewing on February 4. Come see more than 100 hanging red lanterns, 200 floating lanterns in Lake Zither and a custom lantern installation by HiiH Gallery that will set Lan Su aglow at this special after-hours event. The evening ends with a dragon procession led by Lee’s Association Lion & Dragon Dance Team. Children 5 and under are free with their parent’s ticket. Please note, there is no VIP tickets for the new showing on Saturday, February 4.
THIS EVENT IS NOW COMPLETELY SOLD OUT. We apologize for any inconvenience.
