​Join First Saturday PDX ​for an in-person early summer guided tour of the Garden of Awakening Orchids (蘭蘇園) , also known as Lan Su ​Chinese Garden. Authentically modeled after the literati gardens of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), this landscaping and architectural achievement has roots (literally) dating back thousands of years from Portland’s Sister City, Suzhou, China.  Join us for a no-host lunch afterwards to celebrate the last program of our season.
Meet at the front entry gate at 9:45 am prompt
​REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Garden admission collected via FSPDX
​(cash only) :
  • Lan Su Members — ​Free 
  • Non members -- Special discounted admission fee ​$8   
No host lunch afterwards
 REGISTER HERE by 19 May, noon
​         33 NW Davis St, 
         Old Town Chinatown
  • ​Excellent MAX and bus transportation right by the venue; plan your Trimet trip HERE​
Our program series is supported by Portland State University's Institute for Asian Studies, Northwest China Council, Portland Chinatown Museum, and Lan Su Chinese Garden.  All our programs are free and open to the public.     
First Saturday PDX  2022 - 2023 season schedule and descriptions available HERE.