Things To Do
Ongoing Programs
In order to expand on Lan Su Chinese Garden's mission to inspire, engage and educate visitors in all aspects of Chinese culture, the program department has partnered with more than 50 community organizations in specific aspects of Chinese culture. These partnerships allow Lan Su to serve as a strong "cultural community center" of all-things Chinese in the Portland Metro area offering these rich cultural experiences.
Through the generosity of these partners and additional sponsors, Lan Su is able to offer each of these activities as part of your membership or admission. There is no additional cost to participate and registration is not required.
18 Movement Qigong »
Watch and participate in an instructor-led session of 18 Movement or Shibashi qigong.
Calligraphy in the Teahouse »
Learn about the classical Chinese art of calligraphy while sipping tea.
Mahjong »
Learn the exciting game of mahjong with the Portland Mahjong Society.
Music in the Teahouse »
Listen to music from students and teachers of the Wisdom Arts Academy as you enjoy tea in the Teahouse. Requires purchase of tea.
Pang Family Qigong »
Watch and participate in an instructor-led Pang Family Style qigong session.
Plant Walk »
Learn from trained horticulturalists about the plants of Lan Su Chinese Garden with a weekly plant walk.
Public Tour »
Join a trained docent for an interpretive tour of the garden. Free with membership or admission; no registration required.
T'ai Chi Chih »
Watch and participate in a group session of t’ai chi chih. Free with membership or admission, no registration required.
Tai Chi »
Watch and participate in an instructor-led tai chi session every Thursday.
Wei Chi (Chinese Go) »
Come learn the traditional Chinese game of Wei Chi or “Chinese Go” from the Portland Go Club
Wild Goose Qigong »
Join a weekly qigong session led by instructors from the Wen Wu School of Portland.
This Month at Lan Su
Lan Su in Bloom
Lan Su Chinese Garden sheds the cold and gray of winter to “drink in the fragrance” of spring with two months of plants, flowers and everything blooming! Featuring four of China’s most auspicious and culturally significant plants: rhododendrons, camellias, peonies and magnolias, April and May will be filled with sight and scents of special floral arrangements, unique plant displays plant walks and talks on each of the four featured plants by experts. In addition, visitors will be able to tour Lan Su with plant guides for each of the four-featured plants.
There's always something new at Lan Su.
Plan Your Visit
Lan Su Chinese Garden offers infinite paths to discovery, whether you are a visitor simply taking in the beauty of the garden for the first time or a member who comes back day after day to sip tea in the teahouse. One visit just isn’t enough to take in the depth and abundance of experiences. Lan Su is ever-changing—by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons. Learn more and plan your visit today.
