Chinatown in downtown San Francisco is the oldest Chinese enclave in North America according to what I have read online. During my trip there last week, it was a great pleasure for me to visit and enjoy the sights, sounds and food there. It’s a very popular place to visit among visitors to the city.
People visit Chinatown for many reasons. It’s the center of Chinese food and many delicious food places are located there. It’s also a great place to buy good and fresh produce and food, as well as all the Chinese kitchen condiments used in Chinese cooking. And since many souvenirs and clothes are made in China, it’s also one of the best places to buy collectibles and gifts for friends back home. As well as many interesting places to see along the entire path.
Chinatown in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/6sKJkpvCaTT2
A short exploration video around Chinatown
Sharing a few of the interesting photos around in Chinatown. This is a must visit place when visiting San Francisco.
Above: The Dragon Gate entrance to Chinatown
Above: Guardian lions in stone at the Dragon Gate, customary to have these in entrances
Above: A mystical dragon painting above lotus flowers
Above: Tortoises symbolizes longevity, power and patience
Above: Panda symbolizes peace, friendship and harmony
Above: A depiction of Confucius a great teacher and philosopher
Above: A statue of Quan Yu, a great general during the Chinese 3 Kingdoms era
Above: A statue of potentially Zhang Fei, another general in the 3 Kingdoms era
Above: Bronze statue of 2 kids on balance
Above: Bronze statue of the 3 monkeys
Above: Bronze statue of 3 kids
Above: Bronze statue
Above: Bronze statue