Historic library in US expands Chinese garden

All visitors must comply with mandated safety requirements, including a pre-entry symptom check, wearing face coverings, and maintaining physical distancing.

The visitors look relaxed and delighted to be out in such a beautiful setting on a perfect autumn day.

Two Pasadena locals, Elana, a ballerina, and Alex, a jazz musician, who have both performed in China, came to explore the new additions to the Chinese garden and enjoy its tranquil ambiance.

"It's very peaceful here. I grew up in LA so it's always nice to come here and just relax. It's like another world," says Alex.

"The new parts of the garden－especially the scholar's studio and the penjing bonsai garden are really beautiful and unique," adds Elana.

To Rachel and Christopher, another local couple on a photo safari in the garden, the Chinese garden has special significance.

They say that they first met in the Chinese garden in 2018 and split a Huntington membership so they could get to know each other while exploring the garden's romantic vistas. The couple are now married.