July 3 – August 22, 2026 Celebrate the beauty and versatility of lotus at Lan Su Chinese Garden during Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival this summer. Enjoy garden walks, an art and plant showcase, hands-on activities, and more as we honor this iconic flower. Lotus Festival Experiences Everyone Will Love It Tim Loh — Lurking […]
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Saturdays, July 4, 11, & 18 A rare opportunity to study with one of the highest-ranking traditional Tai Chi masters now teaching in the Pacific Northwest. Join internationally recognized World Wushu Championships Silver Medalist Coach Xing Xiangping (邢相萍) for an exclusive three-week residency at Lan Su Chinese Garden. A […]
Gather by the Lake Zither with Lan Su gardeners for a brief koi feeding and Q&A experience. Learn about the garden’s colorful fish resident, their care, and the stories and symbolism they carry in Chinese garden culture.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the lotus is known as a gentle and cooling herbal ingredient. Join us to learn from a Chinese medicine practitioner about the healing properties and traditional uses of the lotus. After the session, you’ll discover a whole new side of this beautiful flower!