Never twice the same, Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentically built cultural heritage garden and living museum of Chinese trees and flora. Within this authentic Ming Dynasty scholar’s garden, serpentine mosaic pathways lead to harmonious landscapes of plants, water, stones, pavilions, and poetry.
Chinese New Year
Year of the Tiger
February 14 - 28
An annual festival for families and children this celebration includes lion dances, puppet shows, martial arts and demonstrations sharing the rich culture and history of Chinese New Year. This two week celebration culminates with traditional lantern viewing on February 28th. Throughout the festival, all visitors receive a red envelope, symbolizing good luck for the coming year.
Learn more about Chinese New Year and see a full schedule of activities.
Explore the Garden
Explore the Lan Su Chinese Garden and its history and meanings. From a story of a friendship between Portland and Suzhou, China to the meaning of the placement of plants, you can tour the Garden from your own home.
Upcoming Events & Activities
The Garden comes alive each day with a variety of events and activities. From tai chi every Thursday to music in the Teahouse throughout the week, a visit to the Garden is your opportunity to delve deeper into the history and culture of China.