Seattle has long been a crossroads for migration from East Asia. From First Nations peoples such as the Duwamish to later arriving Chinese and Japanese migrants, each community has left its imprint on this city on the shores of Puget Sound. We will explore the ongoing presence of East Asian cultural practices in the City by the Sound. From our base just outside the Chinatown–International District, we’ll move through the city on foot and by its extensive transit system.

At the Wing Luke Museum, we’ll learn about the struggles and triumphs of Asian immigrants and their descendants. Our visit to the Seattle Asian Art Museum will introduce us to cultural treasures from across the Pacific. The Seattle Go Center will introduce us to the ancient strategy game of Go, while the New Century Tea Gallery will guide us in brewing and tasting a wide range of Chinese teas. We’ll also visit the Seattle Chinese Garden, the Bainbridge Island Japanese Exclusion Memorial, and the Burke Museum to deepen our understanding of the region’s cultural and natural heritage. No trip to the Emerald City would be complete without iconic Seattle experiences: the Underground Tour, Pike Place Market, MoPOP pop culture museum, the waterfront, and the University of Washington campus.