food shopping architecture there are
many reasons that these neighborhoods
are considered must visits around the
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the largest most impressive authentic
and vibrant China towns all around the
globe
number 10 Sydney Australia though this
Chinatown might be modest in size it
packs our whole lot into its relatively
small footprint here you'll find all
manner of fun trinkets mouth-watering
street food and the beautiful classical
Chinese garden and while it might
technically be Chinatown this is very
much a pan-asian community meaning that
you can indulge in varied culinary and
cultural offerings there are actually
distinct subsections of the neighborhood
like Koreatown and a little Thai town
the night market however is without a
doubt the highlight of any visit to this
part of the city illuminated by lanterns
little each Street is a bustling hub of
foodie delights after the Sun Goes Down
and is absolutely picture-perfect of
course Melbourne Chinatown also gives
Sydney a run for its money the city is
known for its culinary prowess and their
Chinatown is no exception with Sichuan
and north Chinese cuisine being
particularly well represented number 9
Kolkata India are you the sort of
traveler who values authenticity above
all else if that's the case Chinatown's
can often be an exercise in
disappointment the fact that there's
such tourist attractions tend to make
some very tourist oriented thankfully
called cutters Chinatown seems wholly
disinterested in changing to meet
traveler expectations it's got a
distinctly unpolished quality that while
perhaps a turn-off to some makes it one
of the most authentic China towns in any
major city one of the selling points of
Calcutta's Chinatown is the fusion of
Indian and Chinese cuisine the highlight
being a dish called chicken Manchurian
the population might be modest compared
to others on our list today but they're
fiercely proud and know how to party
especially come to Lunar New Year
between Taoist temples and the numerous
vendors there's no shortage of things to
see eat or do number eight Manila
Philippines this Chinatown bears a
unique distinction it's the single
oldest in the world known locally as Ben
Ando it was established all the way back
in 1594 and despite its age it continues
to play a crucial role within the
capital city of the Philippines as a
central economic hub for foodies making
a trip umbrella alley is likely where
you want to spend the majority of her
time the street food vendors are
numerous and undeniable experts of the
craft it shows that these recipes have
been perfected over decades if not
centuries if that's not enough consider
taking one of the local food tours there
are also a number of attractions and
institutions that shouldn't be missed
including the Bonanno church quan cong
temple and the world-renowned cafe
mezzanine number 7 London England
this Chinatown might not be a
particularly old one but given that
London is one of the most vibrant and
cosmopolitan in the world it's
nonetheless become a major hub it wasn't
founded until the 1950s when there was
an influx of Chinese immigrants most of
whom arrived from Hong Kong and even
then it wasn't until the 1970s that it
really began to take shape today however
the local residents have built this
neighborhood into what is widely
regarded as the largest Chinatown in all
of Europe people travel from far and
wide to participate in the Lunar New
Year's festivities and there's no
shortage of unique businesses to visit
the plethora of restaurants represent a
wide variety of regional Chinese
cuisines while the tea houses souvenir
shops and supermarkets are similarly
diverse and abundant number 6 Kuala
Lumpur Malaysia
if shopping is the first word that comes
to mind when you think of Chinatown then
a trip to Kuala Lumpur should be added
to your bucket list this is a Hagler's
paradise whether you're in the market
for fashion accessories tech or
souvenirs you're likely to be
overwhelmed
with the choices available here and
though the vendors will be thrilled if
you pay full price few people do
haggling is a big part of the
neighborhood's identity among the most
colorful and vibrant areas in the city
this neighborhood centered on Petaling
Street is frequented by locals and
tourists alike and at night the street
evolves into a similarly bustling night
market of course shopping isn't the only
reason to visit Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
is also home to art galleries numerous
temples and too many mouth-watering food
cards for a single trip number five
Yokohama Japan a trip to Japan's
second-largest city is one that's
inherently jam-packed with delicious
food and unique sights but as much
Japanese culture as you already have on
your plate it's really worth setting
aside at least half a day to explore
Chinatown the largest of its kind in the
country
the Yokohama Chinatown is harmed -
somewhere in the ballpark of 200
restaurants and dates back to the mid
19th century the largest of its kind in
the country the shops lining the streets
sell all manner of traditional Chinese
goods from lanterns and incense to
fashion on jewelry but food is where
Yokohama's Chinatown arguably shines
brightest in addition to all manner of
dim sum and classics like Peking Duck
there's also a lot of Chinese Japanese
fusion which you're unlikely to find in
China towns elsewhere in the world
number 4
Vancouver Canada among the largest
Chinatown's in North America in easily
one of the most popular outside of Asia
this neighborhood in Vancouver is
steeped in history flavor and a sense of
community it can trace its roots back to
the late 19th century at the time of its
foundation there were less than a
hundred people living there
over the decades however the steady and
substantial influx of Chinese immigrants
have built a strong sense of community
that makes this area an absolute
pleasure to visit a mixture of
traditional businesses and young
upstarts this centrally located
Chinatown is at the heart of the city
though new construction does threaten
its history of course we can't talk
about Vancouver's Chinatown without
giving a nod to the one in Toronto no
trip to this bustling city is complete
without a stroll down iconic Dundas
Street West number 3 Singapore if
there's one city on this list that's put
on a pedestal for its street food its
Singapore this island city-state is a
real pan-asian melting pot for China is
without a doubt the best represented
culture in fact ethnic Chinese people
make up over 75% of the population as
such this Chinatown is understandably
world-class located in the utrom
district this Chinatown is home to a
wide number of cultural and historic
attractions from the Buddha Tooth Relic
temple which is exactly what it sounds
like there's no shortage of things to
see and do with in Chinatown alone
there's at least a half-dozen temples to
visit but we'd be lying if we said that
the food markets weren't the highlight
Maxwell food center and Chinatown
complex are too must visit spots for a
crash course in cheap delicious eats
number 2 Bangkok Thailand as one of the
most visited cities in the world the
word bustling starts to lose some of its
meaning when talking about Bangkok but
even by local standards yawa nut road is
notably busy popular with locals and
tourists alike it serves as the main
artery for the city's Chinatown which
has been located in this area of Bangkok
for over 200 years in addition to
countless restaurants shops and vendors
Chinatown also boasts the over 230 year
olds Sam Peng market which is an
attraction in its own right speaking of
markets that you shouldn't miss taking a
stroll to the iconic
24-hour Pak long flower market is also a
must the food in Bangkok's Chinatown is
world-renowned one can spend multiple
trips eating nowhere else and hardly
make a dent as such it's highly
recommended that you sign up for a food
tour number one San Francisco United
States New York City's Chinatown
deserves a nod but we ultimately had to
go with San Francisco this celebrated
West Coast Chinatown is sprawling
historic boasts a strong sense of
community and feels utterly authentic
and given that many of the top China
towns in the world are located in Asia
it also bears the distinction of being
more
of all for Western travelers San
Francisco's Chinatown was established in
1848 making it the oldest in North
America it's not only the continents
largest but also the largest anywhere
outside of Asia with countless
restaurants numerous temples shops and
theaters it rivals the very best China
towns from around the globe in terms of
quality and variety the Chinese
community is a crucial part of making
San Francisco the city it is today and
this bustling neighborhood is a
testament to that heritage do you agree
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