Come explore where culture blossoms
From tea tastings to tai chi, there’s always something new to discover, a community to connect with, and a reason to return.
Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends
August 28-30 & September 4-6
Join us for two action-packed weekends filled with lion dance performances, martial arts demos, workshops, and family-friendly arts & crafts. Learn how kung fu shapes lion dance movements, meet the performers, and get creative with hands-on activities.
Lion Reborn: Joshua Sin & Lark Pien
Through November 1
Explore the rich and layered histories of some of China’s most enduring traditions. Through various mediums, Lark Pien and Joshua Sin interpret well-known Chinese cultural practices, philosophy, and symbols—from kung fu and qigong to relationships and spirituality.
Garden Tea Tastings
Fridays & Sundays, Sept. – Nov. | 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM | Separate tickets required
Join one of the Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse for an exclusive, small-group exploration of seasonal Chinese and Taiwanese teas. Learn their origins, processing, brewing, and cultural significance.
More Featured Experiences
Tour + Pour
Mondays in August; Saturdays from September through November 2026
Friendly, interactive, and great for beginners, Tour + Pour offers a memorable first step into the world of Chinese tea. Includes a 30-minute guided tour and 30-minute hands-on tea experience.
Tour & Pour is also available as a private group booking!
Steep & Paint with Oregon Botanical Artists
Friday afternoons, Through January 2027
Steep & Paint returns in partnership with Oregon Botanical Artists—an immersive afternoon of tea tasting, plant exploration, and guided botanical art. Plant subjects change seasonally, and instructors choose their mediums. All materials and admission included, so just bring yourself!
Today in the Garden
Events for September 3, 2026
Lion Reborn Art Exhibit: Joshua Sin & Lark Pien
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, PortlandLion Reborn invites you to explore the rich history of one of China’s most beloved traditions: the lion dance. From August 25 – November 1, immerse yourself in the work of local artists Joshua Sin and Lark Pien as you wander the paths of Lan Su. Come get inspired and see how these traditions endure today!
Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends
Join us for two action-packed weekends filled with lion dance performances, workshops, and family-friendly arts & crafts. Learn how kung fu shapes lion dance movements, meet the dancers behind the lions, and get creative with hands-on activities.
Calligraphy Demo
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, PortlandEnjoy expert demonstrations and gain insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. 12 – 2 PM | Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 28 – September 29, 2026 Experience the harmony of calligraphy and […]
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Lan Su Chinese Garden is located at 239 NW Everett Street, at the corner of Northwest 3rd & Everett in Portland’s historic Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. Lan Su is centrally located and easily accessible from all parts of the city by car, public transit, and by foot.
Public Transit
Lan Su is easily accessible by buses and by MAX, Portland’s light rail train service. We are located at the Old Town Chinatown stop on the Blue and Red MAX lines, and accessible by buses 1, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 33, 40, and 77.
Parking
Lan Su offers free first-come, first-served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. You can also lock your bicycle up here!
Metered street parking and paid garages are also available on surrounding streets.
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Membership
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Donations
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Volunteering
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Educators
Reserve a tour and find resources to help you explore Lan Su and Chinese culture.
Tours & Guides
Discover a deeper side of Lan Su with in-person tours and digital resources.
Accessibility
We are proud to be a universal access garden able to accommodate all visitors.
Plants
Our living collection boasts hundreds of species, including many rare varieties.
Art
Enjoy free exhibits year-round featuring garden themes and local AANHPI artists.
Rentals
Make Lan Su or Yun Shui Teahouse your own for a special event!
Get the App: Discover Lan Su
A leisurely stroll through Lan Su is always nice, but there’s so much to discover beyond the surface beauty. Get translations to couplets, explore with scavenger hunts, download bloom guides, and more.
Discover Lan Su is available in-browser or as an app.