Attaching slate tiles to the curved roof of the Chinese Seat, 2007.

Construction of the Chinese Seat began in the summer of 2007. Along with the Rustic Seat and Octagon Summerhouse, it was officially opened on 30 June 2008. During celebrations staged in conjunction with the Somerset Chinese Association, traditional unicorn dancers danced to the four corners of the Chinese Seat and at each pillar retrieved a red envelope containing traditional luck money. A buffet lunch and exhibition of Tai Chi rounded out the festivities.