Lan Su Chinese Garden is the perfect place for educators to share the culture and history of China. We provide downloadable curriculum and learning sheets for teachers and homeschool parents, Lan Su is your partner and ready to help you and your students explore the beauty of Chinese garden and all of its history.
Lan Su's education department has put together a series of curriculum programs that compliment your field trip. Created specifically for distinct grade level groups, the curriculum programs meet Oregon educational standards and are perfect to focus on specific events, cultural history or other areas of interest.
Visit the Programs at a Glance Page for more information.
Designed to be used during your visit to Lan Su, a series of add-on activities have been created allow students to create memories and become immersed in the exploration of China's rich cultural history. Sample add-on activities include a story time, drawing exercises, photography exploration, and more.
Visit the Add-On Activities Page.
To schedule a tour, contact us at volunteers@lansugarden.org.
Ask for a copy of the seasonal Discovery Guide at the front gate when you enter. Discovery guides are great for families, acting like scavenger hunts leading curious minds through the garden. Lan Su's Discovery Guides are updated throughout the year, reflecting the cultural festivals, cultural fun facts and seasonal blooms of Lan Su. There's always something new to discover at Lan Su Chinese Garden!
In response to the statewide mask mandate lift in Oregon, masks are optional for Lan Su visitors, staff, and volunteers, starting Saturday March 12th, 2022.
Become a volunteer at Portland's iconic Chinese garden! Over 100 volunteers support Lan Su's operations, cultural programs, horticulture, and garden upkeep.
239 Northwest Everett Street, Portland, Oregon 97209
Call Us: 503.228.8131
Lan Su Chinese Garden
38 NW Davis St #260, Portland, OR 97209
Members, donors and visitors help keep Lan Su healthy and growing. Lan Su is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations and memberships are tax deductible. Lan Su’s Federal Tax ID number (EIN) is 93-1296840.