The Seattle Chinese Garden evokes the timeless art of the classical Chinese garden. It is a place of beauty and tranquility and of community festivals and celebrations.
Spanning 4.6 acres, it is one of the largest Chinese gardens outside of China, showcasing the four traditional elements of a Chinese garden: plants, stone, architecture, and water. Dense and complex, it changes dramatically with each season and with the annual cycle of cultural festivals and celebrations.
Located at South Seattle College, the Garden is designed to feature commanding views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay and the Cascade Mountains.
Ways to Explore
Self-Guided Tours
Enjoy a peaceful walk through the grounds with friends, family, or on your own! Admission is free. Please comply with all relevant pandemic regulations on your visit. You can download a self-guided tour brochure here.
Photography Policy
Personal photography is allowed, please be courteous to other visitors. Commercial photography requires a permit.
Read our full photography policy here
Private Group Tours
Enjoy a guided tour for your group, led by one of our knowledgable docents. Guided tours are perfect for groups visiting Seattle, or for local groups who wish to learn more about Chinese culture.
Events and Classes
Embrace all that the Seattle Chinese Garden has to offer! Schedule your visit around one of our upcoming events or classes.
Open Hours
Garden Grounds
Monday through Sunday
Dawn to dusk
*For the duration of Astra Lumina, the grounds are closed after 4pm
Courtyard
Tuesday-Friday
10am to 4pm
Saturday, Sunday
10am-5pm
Google Hours are not 100% accurate
Admission is free,
but donations are appreciated.
Address (GPS)
approx. 5640 16th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98196
Click here for driving directions.
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