Dating in Old Town Chinatown
In shortOld Town Chinatown is one of Portland's oldest neighborhoods, close to the waterfront and the MAX. It is easy to reach from both sides of the river. A garden visit and an early dinner nearby makes a calm first date.
A first date idea
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Lan Su takes up a whole city block in Old Town Chinatown and was built in the Ming Dynasty style by artisans from Suzhou. It has covered walkways, koi ponds and a teahouse in the Tower of Cosmic Reflections. It is open year-round, closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, so check hours before you go.
Source: Travel Portland: Lan Su Chinese Garden, checked 8 November 2026
Share a pot of tea at Lan Su Chinese Garden on a wet afternoon.
For more ideas, read dating through the rainy season or good dates without a brewery.
