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What’s On
Check out the latest cultural events, learn about exhibits on display, and other happenings.
Shop & Dine
See what’s in store at the Garden Shop and what’s brewing at Yun Shui Teahouse.
Learn & Explore
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What’s On
Mùlán (木蘭): The Magnolia Festival
Friday, March 20 through Sunday, April 26
This spring, let magnolias steal the spotlight. Wander through stunning floral displays, discover the flower’s lasting meaning in Chinese art and literature, and enjoy seasonal tours and hands-on activities for all ages. Your inner scholar is calling—follow it to Lan Su!
Garden Tea Tastings
with Hannah Ma
Weekends, March 21 – May 31
Join new tea master Hannah Ma and explore Chinese tea culture through intimate tastings featuring rotating seasonal teas and traditional brewing techniques.
Steep & Paint
Workshop Series
April 2026 – January 2027
Back by popular demand, Steep & Paint returns reimagined with the Oregon Botanical Artists—an immersive afternoon of tea tasting, plant exploration, and guided botanical art.
What’s Next
Apr 2026
Fri 10
Sat 11
Sun 12
Now In Bloom
Orchid (國蘭)
A national flower of China, a part of Lan Su’s Chinese transliteration, and one of the oldest orchid species in human cultivation—you’ll find it all in our garden! Want more insight into how to identify and grow various orchid species that live in our collection? Read our Curator of Horticulture’s latest Hort Tidbit!
Chinese orchids feature slimmer, more pointed petals and leaves than your typical grocery store orchid.
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What Visitors Are Saying
**EXCELLENT** Based on 3548 reviews
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Steven Cramer
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It's delughtful. And $60 for a year long pass with a discount on the tea house. Do recommend.
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J Scholl
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Visually stunning and the landscape is otherworldly. It a little visit to China in the heart of Old Town. The tea and small bites are a great way to end the walk and music and beauty at every turn! Only issue is parking in a shady area like this. Many homeless and mentally unwell people at times yelling profanity and such while we are with kids.
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Micela Medina
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went here the first week of spring and it was busy but not overly crowded. The entrance staff so nice and the staff at the tea house were very friendly and helpful!
It was our first time visiting and I recommend getting at least one tea to enjoy while there. They show you how to steep, pour, and enjoy traditional teas, which was so nice.
It was such a serene and tranquil experience. You can easily spend an hour here just taking in the beauty and enjoying the little details of everything.
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Claudia Cepeda
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Small beautiful garden, you can have a tea, delicious snacks, take some pictures o just simply relax and enjoy the view
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Jim Blandy
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful in the light rain. We sat upstairs at the tea house, and enjoyed an oolong and a white tea. The staff explained everything about how to brew it very clearly.
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Krista West
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A beautiful oasis in the middle of Portland's downtown. Plan to spend about an hour or two to walk through this lovely garden and buildings. There's a nice little tea house that's a bargain --we had tea for 3 people for only $9.
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Chris M
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 4.6 The garden itself is gorgeous and there are some good events. The garden presents better in the Spring through early Fall. The fish are adorable—I love to watch them.
Sitting at the tea house and looking over the pond is serene. The teas are good quality, sometimes they are prepared with water that is hot enough to burn the leaves. The snacks are fun, but sometimes they run out. Go there early.
I suggest going earlier in the day on a business day to get the most out of it, and have peaceful experience.
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## DirectionsLan 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.
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Tours & Guides
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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
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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.
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