Chinatown

Through the breathtaking Dragon’s Gate lies Chinatown, an Asian neighborhood stretching 24 blocks and known as a “city within a city.” Activities include shopping, dining, arts, entertainment and history.

In February, enjoy an affordable SF Bay hotel near Chinatown and see one of San Francisco, California’s biggest celebrations: The Chinese New Year includes food, flowers, firecrackers, street fairs and a parade. September’s Autumn Moon Festival offers martial arts, acrobats, Chinese opera, karaoke, music, dance and a youth talent contest.

Chinatown Highlights

Buddha’s Universal Church | 415-982-6116
This historic landmark is the largest Buddhist church in the U.S.

Chinese Historical Society of America | 415-391-1188
The first Chinese American historical society in the U.S., featuring the CHSA Museum and Learning Center in the Chinese YWCA building.

Chinese Culture Center | 415-986-1822
Presents Chinese and Chinese-American art, history and culture with performances, gallery exhibitions, books, classes, lectures and community events.

Clarion Music Center | 415-391-1317
A fascinating display of musical instruments from around the world.

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory | 415-781-3956
See this old-fashioned factory where two women still make fortune cookies by hand — about 20,000 per day.

Kee Fung Ng Gallery | 415-434-1844
An impressive display of wall-hanging scrolls, paintings, soapstone statues and other carvings.

Kong Chow Temple | 415-788-1339
Taoist temple with some of the most colorful altars in the entire city.

Norras Temple | 415-362-1993
Oldest Buddhist Temple in San Francisco with an altar made of wood imported from China.

Pacific Heritage Museum | 415-399-1124
Features rotating displays covering the artistic, cultural and economic achievements of the peoples of the Pacific Rim.

Shakris Fine Asian Works of Art | 415-929-0280
Asian antiques gallery with Han Dynasty ceramics, jade pieces and Ming Dynasty religious sculptures. Also features Indonesian arts and Japanese Netsuke carvings.

Superior Trading Company | 415-982-8722
Boasts the largest house of Oriental herbs and imports from China, Korea and Hong Kong.

Dining in Chinatown

Brandy Ho's Hunan Food
415-788-7527

Chinatown Restaurant
415-392-7958

Empress of China
415-434-1345

Far East Cafe
415-982-3245

Four Seas Restaurant
415-989-8188

Ginza Japanese Restaurant
415-399-0882

Oriental Pearl Restaurant
415-433-1817

Penang Garden Restaurant
415-296-7878

R & G Lounge
415-982-7877

Getting Here

Chinatown can be reached by Cable Car (Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason lines) or by BART (to Downtown SF, Powell Street Station) with a transfer to buses 30 Stockton or 45 Union-Stockton.

For more information about Chinatown, please visit Chinatown online. You may also book an SF Bay Hotel near Chinatown in San Francisco, California online or by phone.