{"id":9078,"date":"2018-09-28T13:00:56","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=9078"},"modified":"2019-06-07T10:04:17","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T10:04:17","slug":"top-best-chinatowns-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/top-best-chinatowns-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Best Chinatowns In The World"},"content":{"rendered":"

Explore popular vacations destinations like a true local by checking out some of the best Chinatowns in the world!\u00a0 It\u2019s pretty easy to plan a trip, visit the most obvious attractions, and fly home.\u00a0 Yeah, you got yourself some pretty nice selfies to post on Instaface; but, did you really get a good feel for place?\u00a0 Even if you have very little time to discover a new city, you can still immerse yourself in its urban culture by checking out the Chinatown.\u00a0 But, where can one find the best Chinatowns?\u00a0 Well, read on and find out\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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San Francisco, U.S.A.<\/h4>\n

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If we\u2019re going to talk about popular ethnic enclaves, we might as well start with the biggest and the best Chinatown in the world<\/a>!\u00a0 The San Francisco Chinatown<\/a> between Stockton Street and Grant Avenue represents the largest Chinatown outside of Asia.\u00a0 Additionally, as the oldest Chinatown in North America, it has been influencing the local culture since its establishment in 1848.\u00a0 And, considering that more tourists visit Chinatown than the Golden Gate Bridge each year, it\u2019s pretty safe to say that a San Francisco trip<\/a> is incomplete without at least stopping in for a few dumplings.<\/p>\n

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New York, U.S.A.<\/h4>\n

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Staying put in the good ol\u2019 U.S. of A., Manhattan always deserves a mention when discussing the best Chinatowns.\u00a0 And, you\u2019ll find that the Manhattan Chinatown represents only one of a dozen Chinatowns in the New York Metropolitan Area.\u00a0 All told, over 800,000 people of Chinese descent populate these ethnic enclaves, 100,000 of which live in Manhattan\u2019s Chinatown.\u00a0 And, during your next New York tour<\/a>, you can visit the Museum of Chinese in America, an institution that preserves the history and culture of Chinese Americans.<\/p>\n

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London, England<\/h4>\n

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In an effort to create one of the best Chinatowns in the world, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, ceremoniously inaugurated a new Chinatown Gate in 2016.\u00a0 It\u2019s a beautiful work of art created in the style of the Qing Dynasty and harkens a revitalization of the surrounding area.\u00a0 And, you\u2019ll discover over 80 restaurants, a number of Chinese bakeries, supermarkets carrying imported goods, and a slew of souvenir shops.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find this happening little neighborhood centered on Gerrard Street in the City of Westminster.<\/p>\n

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Melbourne, Australia<\/h4>\n

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Melbourne\u2019s Chinatown enjoys the esteemed title of \u201cOldest Chinatown in the Southern Hemisphere\u201d.\u00a0 Since the Victorian Gold Rush in the 1850\u2019s, Chinese immigrants have established a home here, preserving their heritage and culture for the enjoyment of tourists and local Australians alike.\u00a0 Consequently, visitors to Melbourne\u2019s Chinatown will discover interesting architectural details, frequent festivals, and plenty of restaurants.\u00a0 And, if you don\u2019t feel like eating Chinese food, that\u2019s alright.\u00a0 There\u2019s plenty of Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indian, Malaysian, and Korean restaurants, as well!<\/p>\n

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Lima, Peru<\/h4>\n

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Lima might seem like the last place on Earth to find one of the best Chinatown\u2019s.\u00a0 But, El Barrio Chino, as it\u2019s called, encompasses several downtown streets, the most important of which is Calle Cap\u00f3n.\u00a0 This pedestrian-only stretch of road hosts various Chinese festivals, souvenir shops, and restaurants.\u00a0 Over 6,000 Chinese restaurants have opened their doors in Lima, most of which can be found in El Barrio Chino.\u00a0 Also, other places of interest include temples, oracles, and various Chinese associations.\u00a0 Finally, if you\u2019re looking for a real party, come during the Chinese New Year or Mid-Fall Festival!<\/p>\n

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Bonus Chinatown:\u00a0 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/h4>\n

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We couldn’t wrap up our global tour of the best Chinatowns without stopping at one in Asia.\u00a0 The Petaling Street Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur enjoys significant popularity with both locals and tourists.\u00a0 And, if you’re looking for things to do in Kuala Lumpur<\/a>, you’ll find no shortage on Petaling Street.\u00a0 You can enjoy dinner and a show, where the cultural heritage of Chinese-Malaysians is on full display.\u00a0 Or, take a historical walking tour of the area.\u00a0 You can even try your hand at street haggling during a night tour.\u00a0 It’s what to do Kuala Lumpur!<\/p>\n

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Hi!\u00a0 Did we miss one of the best Chinatown\u2019s in the world?\u00a0 Then, let us know in the comments and we\u2019ll add it to the list during our next update.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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