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Seattle Chinese Garden, Seattle, WA
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Seattle Chinese Garden

A Sichuanese-style garden on the South Seattle College campus with classical architecture, water features, and city and mountain views.

5640 16th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98106 · Seattle, WA

About Seattle Chinese Garden

The Seattle Chinese Garden sits on about 4.6 acres within the South Seattle College campus in West Seattle. Its classical Chinese buildings are set among water features, stone, and plants, and the grounds offer views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, and the Cascade Mountains. The garden hosts cultural festivals, classes, and events that showcase traditional Chinese arts such as music, painting, dance, calligraphy, and tea. Visitors can wander the grounds on a self-guided walk, and personal photography is allowed.

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  • #West Seattle
  • #self-guided
  • #free admission
  • #city views

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