Events | Lan Su Chinese Garden

Open Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Ongoing

Images of Chinese lion-inspired artwork by Joshua Sin and Lark Pien

Lion Reborn Art Exhibit: Joshua Sin & Lark Pien

August 25 @ 10:00 AM – November 1 @ 4:30 PM Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland

Free

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Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends

August 28 @ 10:00 AM – September 6 @ 5:30 PM

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland

Free

11:00 AM

Quinn and Shelby of One With Heart

Stories Behind the Martial Arts: One With Heart

September 4 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland

Free

11:30 AM

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Canceled CANCELED: Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)

September 4 @ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Garden Tea Tastings

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland

$37 – $56

1:00 PM

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Canceled CANCELED: Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)

September 4 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Garden Tea Tastings

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland

$37 – $56

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Canceled CANCELED: Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)

September 4 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Garden Tea Tastings

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland

$37 – $56

2:00 PM

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How-To Martial Arts: One With Heart

September 4 @ 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland

Free

4:00 PM

White Lotus Foundation finishes a Lion Dance at Lan Su with banners of well wishes

Lion Dance Performance: White Lotus

September 4 @ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends

Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland

Free

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What Visitors Are Saying

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very beautiful, immaculate Chinese Garden in Old Town. We'll worth the time to visit.
  
 
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   Kristen Easley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. WONDERFUL experience! Not sure what to write that hasn’t been written but it’s even more beautiful in person. You could easily spend hours there. There is a free lot next to the garden. Paid street parking is not necessary.
  
 
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   Rlene Hack 
 
 
 
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   Rocky Blanco 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been to quite a few Japanese gardens when traveling around, but when I found a Chinese Garden in town; I wanted experience something new. This beautiful spot makes for both a museum/garden and Tea House. This location is beautifully laid out with different sections to explore from bonsais, to authentic architecture, to lotus gardens. As you walk around you'll find spots where you will learn about Chinese culture and how nature is an integral part of its identity. Once you are ready, make your way to the Tea house and purchase a cup of tea for yourself or get a small pot to share. They have a nice selection of many traditional Asian tea varieties and also typical Chinese sweet treats to accompany your tea drinking experience. Want to experience this at home? Purchase some of your favorite tea from their shop and other tea drinking accessories on your way out. An overall great experience and highly recommended for anyone looking for something unique to see on their travels.
  
 
  
  
 
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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.

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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Plants

Our living collection boasts hundreds of species, including many rare varieties.

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Art

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