About Lan Su Chinese Garden

Lan Su Chinese Garden

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.

Reviews & Ratings

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.6/5 TripAdvisor Traveler Rating based on 2598 reviews
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    July 24, 2026
    LindsayKoehler

    Take a tour for the most bang for your buck

    A friend is a member here and we're so thankful she included this on our city tour. We arrived in time for a free docent-led tour, which I highly recommend as there is so much symbolism and meaning behind every single thing in this lovely space. You'd miss most of it as a casual visitor! Our guide was Charlie, whose passion for the garden made us love it, too. Fascinating to learn the difference between Japanese bonsai and Chinese penjing. At our friend's suggestion, we enjoyed tea and a mooncake after our tour and were treated to a lovely concert drifting over the water on a traditional stringed instrument as we took in the serenity of the scene. Don't miss the small-but-mighty gift shop.

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    July 22, 2026
    Martha S

    Visit

    A nice place to visit if you like nature

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    July 15, 2026
    Debra128

    A unexpectedly profound experience

    Neither of us are big gardeners, so we weren't sure what to expect here. It was so much more than just flowers and plants, though those were lovely. Each turn presented a different image and we found ourselves slowing down to experience peace and beauty. The history is fascinating and we would definitely visit again.

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    June 26, 2026
    288arthurd

    Worth a trip if you are in Portland.

    Lovely urban Chinese garden. Exquisite woodworking, hardscape, foliage. The docent we had was excellent delivering interesting historical information abouChinese gardens' purposes, who created them and why.

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    May 13, 2026
    Kay W

    A time to just in joy the quiet and beauty

    A nice place to come and unwind. Flowers and fish pond were beautiful. Lots of places to sit and enjoy the ambience. Tea house was very enjoyable. Make the time to visit

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