Lan Su Chinese Garden Tours and Activities
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Find your zen at downtown Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden, an oasis of Chinese art, design, and architecture. Modeled after the ancient gardens of the Ming Dynasty, the garden has carefully landscaped elements that invite you to relax, reflect, and engage with Chinese culture through tea ceremonies, workshops, and performances.
The Basics
Allow an hour or two to explore the garden’s meandering paths, ponds, footbridges, and seasonal cherry blossoms. Free daily public tours cover the layout and symbolism of the garden—designed by artisans from Portland’s sister city in Suzhou, China. Go deeper into Chinese culture with free feng shui demonstrations, Tai Chi classes, and calligraphy workshops. Have traditional Chinese tea at the ornate 2-story teahouse. Many Portland city sightseeing and walking tours make a stop at this cherished local sanctuary.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Admission is free for members and children age 5 and younger.
- Garden admission or membership is required to visit the tea house.
- Pay attention to the vessels used to serve tea, as they are specially chosen to compliment each tea’s character.
- Garden-themed souvenirs and gifts are available to purchase at the Garden Shop.
- The garden is available to rent for special events such as weddings, proposals, and photo shoots.
- There is a wheelchair-accessible route through the garden, and both levels of the teahouse are accessible.
- With the exception of service animals, dogs are not allowed.
How to Get There
Lan Su Chinese Garden is located in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown neighborhood, at the corner of NW 3rd and Everett streets. It’s accessible via the Old Town Chinatown stop on the city’s MAX light rail line or by multiple bus routes. It's also within easy walking distance of many downtown attractions and has bike racks near the entrance.
When to Get There
While Lan Su Chinese Garden is pleasant year-round, it blooms with festivity for the annual Chinese New Year celebrations in late January/early February, when traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, and crafts are on display. Visit in the evenings to see the gardens aglow with hanging lanterns.
Portland Parks and Gardens
Portland, surrounded by Mount Hood and the Willamette and Columbia rivers, attracts plenty of nature seekers. You don’t have to plan a day trip to enjoy the outdoors—just visit one of Portland’s parks and gardens. Sprawling Washington Park is a favorite and home to a Japanese garden and the International Rose Test Garden. Escape to the forests of the Pacific Northwest at Hoyt Arboretum, or watch ducks and geese swim through Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden.
Address: 239 NW Everett St, Portland, Oregon, USA, USA
Admission: $9.50 adult, $8.50 senior, $7 student, $28 family pass, free: child 5 & under
6 Tours and Activities to Experience Lan Su Chinese Garden
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Come explore the unique history and diverse culture of the entertainingly eccentric city of Portland! Enjoy a fascinating and informative narration by your local guide, highlighting the colorful past and present of Portland’s many historic churches, diverse modern architectural wonders, abundant city parks, bountiful boutiques and world famous culinary hot spots.
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Discover Portland Half-Day Small-Group City Tour
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On this 3.5-hour tour, you'll get a broad overview of the Central City. We'll make stops at Pittock Mansion, the International Rose Test Gardens, and the Portland Aerial Tram. At Pittock Mansion, you'll get pictures of the best views of the city, and the five stratovolcanoes that are visible on a clear day. You'll have plenty of time to smell the roses at the Rose City's most famous garden. You'll get another great view of the city riding the Aerial Tram (*PORTLAND AERIAL TRAM CURRENTLY CLOSED TO PUBLIC DUE TO COVID-19*). Your expert guide will provide background on the sites and city history, while navigating through city traffic, so you don't have to. You'll meander through all of the major neighborhoods of inner Portland on both sides of the river while gaining views of 14 of Bridgetown's 22 notable bridges. Your guide will return you to your departure location at the end of the tour. Book our Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour as well, and receive $10 cash back.
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Portland's Top Sights Half Day City Tour
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See the best of the Pacific Northwest on this guided Portland city tour. Pass top attractions including the Lan Su Chinese Garden, Pittock Mansion, the International Rose Test Gardens, and Powell’s Books. Your guide will provide commentary, beverages, and snacks while you take in views of nearby Mount Adams, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Rainier.
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Private Portland Discovery Tour
On this 3.5-hour tour, you'll get a broad overview of the Central City. We'll make stops at Pittock Mansion and the International Rose Test Gardens. At Pittock Mansion, you'll get pictures of the best views of the city, and the five stratovolcanoes that are visible on a clear day. You'll have plenty of time to smell the roses at the Rose City's most famous garden. Your expert guide will provide background on the sites and city history, while navigating through city traffic, so you don't have to. You'll meander through all of the major neighborhoods of inner Portland on both sides of the river while gaining views of 14 of Bridgetown's 27 notable bridges. Your guide will return you to your departure location at the end of the tour.
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Introduction to Portland Small Group Bike Tour
Explore the city by bike, as a Portlandian would! Start in the inner Eastside neighborhoods, where we will fit you for a bike and helmet, ready for a sweet 8-10 mile ride through the Ladd’s Addition residential neighborhood, across the sexy Tilikum Bridge, and onto Portland's waterfront. You'll visit a total of five of the city's quadrants, ride over two bridges, and along the Willamette River. Need a snack? We've got some of the city's best doughnuts!
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