San Francisco Chinatown is the oldest and largest Chinatown located in the North American continent, in the middle of San Francisco. The neighborhood boasts a diverse mix of residences, temples, shops and markets, most of which serve the local Chinese community.
This place is one of the most visited tourist attractions in America in San Francisco, as more than 75% of tourists coming to San Francisco are keen to visit Chinatown.
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The best activities in San Francisco Chinatown
• You can visit the Museum of the Chinese American Historical Society. The museum presents the history of the people of China in the United States from their immigration to it 4 centuries ago to the present. The museum contains a huge library full of documents.
Visiting Portsmouth Square is central to Chinatown, the square is a gathering place where Chinatown residents come to play Chinese card and chess games.
• You can visit Tin Hau Temple as it is believed that this temple is the oldest Chinese temple ever in the United States, and represents a shrine for Empress Tin Hau who is Empress in Chinese beliefs descended from the sky as they are the gods of the seas.
• When visiting San Francisco Chinatown, be sure to attend one of the Chinese folk festivals held within the neighborhood. Festivals are of great importance in Chinese culture.
Hotels near San Francisco Chinatown
The Uchird Garden Hotel is one of the best 4-star San Francisco hotels offering direct views of San Francisco Chinatown
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel received great reviews on location, hygiene, staff, and services.
The Pickwick Hotel Francisco is a 3-star hotel in America, 1.1 km from San Francisco Chinatown
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Overall the hotel rated good.
San Francisco Chinatown website
