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.
Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival
Friday, July 3 – Saturday, August 22, 2026
Don’t miss the peak bloom of Lan Su’s rare lotus collection this summer! Enjoy garden walks, an art and plant showcase, hands-on activities, community vendors, lotus sale, and more as we honor this iconic flower’s enduring meaning in Chinese culture.
Garden Tea Tastings
Sundays & Mondays in July-August | 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, & 2:30 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.
Koi Tales & Feeding Time
Tuesdays & Saturdays through Sept. 30 | 11:30–11:45 AM | Free with admission
Discover more about the garden’s colorful fish residents, their care, and the stories and symbolism they carry in Chinese culture. Plus, watch them enjoy feeding time with their caretakers!
More Featured Experiences
Steep & Paint
Workshop Series
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!
Lotus Tracker
Watch our rare collection of beautiful lotus flowers grow from Lake Zither this summer through fall. Don’t miss the only place in Portland to visit these iconic flowers!
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Directions
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.
To reach the garden from locations throughout the city, visit TriMet’s Trip Planner, which can provide door-to-door directions using public transit.
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.
Helpful Links
Membership
Make the most of Lan Su year-round with exclusive member benefits.
Donations
Explore the many ways you can support Lan Su’s financial stability.
Volunteering
Join a dedicated community of those selflessly serving Lan Su.
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.
Drone footage by Alvaro Campomanes / GeoARI