About Lan Su Chinese Garden

Lan Su Chinese Garden

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Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland’s greatest treasures—a powerfully inspiring experience that takes you through time, offering a window into Chinese culture, history and way of thinking.

The Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentically built Ming Dynasty scholar's garden with winding walkways, bridged lake and open pavilions framed by an exquisite landscape of stone, water, poetry, architecture and plants native to China.

This tranquil oasis is filled with over 250 species of indigenous Chinese plants, orchids and lotuses, a waterfall and a koi-filled lake. It’s a place to savor a cup of oolong and a fluffy steamed bun in the teahouse, and enjoy the 800-plus ongoing and one-time art, music and cultural programs for the whole family, held almost every day of the week.

Ever changing, Lan Su always has something new to offer – by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons. Enjoy tranquility and harmony while sipping tea at the Tao of Tea inside this all seasons garden.

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October 11, 2025

Culture476369

Portland Chinese Garden

This one is better than the Japanese Garden. The tour guide is very nice and informative, the garden is pretty and open. Nice cafe with a view. Highly recommended. The reason I did not give 5 stars because it's small for the price. I'm used to with large garden in greater Los Angeles with lower price.
October 7, 2025

Marc_and_Kim_Z

Nice

Not a lot here. Yes very relaxing but it takes about 30 minutes or less to walk through. Stopped in for a tea and shocked by the price.
October 5, 2025

don666

Tips about this gem of a garden

Several takeaways: 1) If you can, take a free tour conducted by volunteers. It really adds to the experience. Our tour was led by a retired East Asian history professor who pointed out things we otherwise would have missed and answered questions galore. 2) Don't hesitate to go if it's raining. Most of the paths are covered. 3) Even if you don't like tea, the tea garden has excellent Chinese pastry, too. 4) If the entry gate is locked, ring the bell. The locked gate protects the garden from folks who wander in. All-in-all, a gem in the inner city.
September 20, 2025

Woci

Such a peaceful, meditative oasis, with a beautiful tea house and gift shop

What a peaceful meditative oasis! There is clearly some special energy here, transplanted by the artisans from Suzhou China who crafted the design and contents of this garden. We especially loved the tea house with an impressive variety of teas and baked goods, with tables overlooking the picture perfect lake and garden. The gift shop is also well stocked with a wide variety of items. I can totally see spending hours just quietly reading or soaking in the special special ambience of this meditative space.
August 29, 2025

trvlxyt

Truly Tranquil and authentic Chinese Garden!

This tranquil gem of a garden in downtown Portland is a beautiful oasis in which to spend a few hours. This garden is one city block in the Chinatown part of the city. Unfortunately there are a lot of homeless on the streets of Chinatown but there is a locked gate for paid entrance into the garden. Once inside it is very clean and safe. The koi ponds, lotus and water lilies and stunning, as are the numerous Chinese walls and buildings. I was surprised by all the ancient bonsai placed around the garden and the weather worn limestone Taihu rocks from Lake Tai in China. Even some walking paths are patterns made from stone mosaics. Around every corner is something to surprise and delight you! Waterfalls! A tea house, a “scholars garden”…. Every inch was thoughtfully planned and executed. I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon here.