Lan Su Chinese Garden

Portland, Oregon

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Location: Portland, Oregon
Category: Parks & Gardens

About

Overview

Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentic Ming Dynasty-style garden located in Portland's historic Chinatown. Built by artisans from Suzhou, China, the garden occupies a full city block and is a masterpiece of landscape design, architecture, and cultural heritage.

Highlights

The garden features a central lake, Taihu rocks, intricate pavilions, and hundreds of plant species native to China. The Tower of Cosmic Reflections serves as a tea house, offering traditional tea service.

Things to Do

Take a guided tour to learn about the symbolism in the garden's design, relax in the tea house with a cup of tea and light snacks, or attend one of the many cultural festivals and events held throughout the year.