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Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival
July 3 – August 22, 2026
Celebrate the beauty, versatility, and symbolism of the lotus through a vibrant series of experiences in this brand new festival! Enjoy blooming lotus displays, live guzheng music, artisan vendors, culinary demonstrations, guided plant tours, cultivation talks, family activities, hands-on art workshops and more—all inspired by the season’s signature flower.
Featured Experiences
Garden Tea Tastings
Fridays & Sundays in June
Sundays & Mondays in July-August
Join the Tea Masters of Yun Shui and explore Chinese tea culture through intimate tastings featuring rotating seasonal teas and traditional brewing techniques.
Steep & Paint
Workshop Series
Through 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.
All Upcoming Experiences
Events
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Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesJuly 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 The Lotus Market July […]
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Tai Chi Fundamentals
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesGet moving with a beginner Tai Chi class by Many Roads Martial Arts Center on Sundays. 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Sundays, May 3 – October 25, 2026 Many Roads Martial Arts Center is offering an introductory Tai Chi class at Lan Su on Sundays at 10:30AM. This class will introduce the fundamental principles of Tai Chi […]
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Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesTake a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
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Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesTake a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
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Chinese Conversation Corner
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesBrush up your Chinese conversational skills with the help of native speakers from Oregon Chinese Coalition. 2–4 PM | Sundays, May 3 – September 27, 2026 Practice your Mandarin skills […]
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Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesTake a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
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Chinese Song Sing Along
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesSing, play, and explore Chinese music with Alan in an enjoyable and accessible session on Sundays. 3:00 – 4:00 AM | Sundays, May 10 – September 27, 2026 Join Alan for an enjoyable and accessible Chinese music experience! If you love music and are eager to try something new, you are warmly invited to learn […]
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Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesTake a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
$37 – $56 -
Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesTake a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
$37 – $56 -
Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesTake a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
$37 – $56 -
Koi Tales & Feeding Time
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesGather 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.
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Story Time: Ne Zha (哪吒) the Lotus Warrior
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, United StatesWhen it comes to the most famous child hero in Chinese mythology, Ne Zha (哪吒) is definitely the one! With incredible powers and an extraordinary story, Ne Zha has inspired generations with his bravery and spirit. Join our story time session to discover how Ne Zha was reborn from a lotus flower and gained even […]
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Members get more!
Did you know that Lan Su members get free access to our Weekly Cultural Experiences? Imagine your weekly Tai Chi class in the serene setting of the garden—without the drop-in fees!