AANHPI Heritage Month | May 1-31
Celebrate Our Stories
There’s so much to explore this Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month at Lan Su—from live performances and cultural experiences to a traditional attire exhibit and visiting artists from Inner Mongolia.
Cultural Immersion Saturdays
Explore various AANHPI cultures through performances, talks, and family-friendly activities planned by local community partners.
Mother’s Day at Lan Su
Treat mom to a Chinese garden day filled with blooms, tea, crafts, and meaningful moments that broaden your world together.
Threading Together Exhibit
Explore traditional attire from local AANHPI community members, each piece telling a story of heritage, identity, and tradition.
Inner Mongolia Art Theatre
Thursday, May 14 | 1:00 PM
Immerse yourself in several unique disciplines of Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, such as music, dance, opera, drama, and acrobatics. Don’t miss this leading performing arts company from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China!
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 臥虎藏龍 (35mm)
Friday, May 15 | 7:30 PM
Join us at the Hollywood Theatre for a special benefit screening in support of Lan Su Chinese Garden, featuring a kungfu demonstration by Summit Wushu Academy.
Oregon Rises Above Hate Presents: Free Admission Day
Saturday, May 2 | 12:00-6:00 PM
Join us for a day of celebration rooted in solidarity and resilience. Enjoy a variety of cultural performances and connect with local community resources.
More Featured Experiences
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
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Calligraphy Demo
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#PlantWednesday Spotlight
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Calligraphy Demo
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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!
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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.
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.
Helpful Links
Membership
Make the most of Lan Su year-round with exclusive member benefits.
Donations
Explore the many ways you can support Lan Su’s financial stability.
Volunteering
Join a dedicated community of those selflessly serving Lan Su.
Educators
Reserve a tour and find resources to help you explore Lan Su and Chinese culture.
Tours & Guides
Discover a deeper side of Lan Su with in-person tours and digital resources.
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
Make Lan Su or Yun Shui Teahouse your own for a special event!
Get the App: Discover Lan Su
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.
Discover Lan Su is available in-browser or as an app.
Drone footage by Alvaro Campomanes / GeoARI