What's Chinatown like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Chinatown, especially its restaurants and Chinatown. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's art scene and selection of shops. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Old St. Mary's Cathedral and Columbus Tower. There's plenty more to see, including Chinatown Alleyways and Dragon's Gate.
How to get to Chinatown
Flying to:
- Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 12 mi (19.4 km) from Chinatown
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Chinatown
- San Carlos, CA (SQL), 21.1 mi (34 km) from Chinatown
Getting to Chinatown on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop
- Powell St & Clay St Stop
- California St & Stockton St Stop
Things to see and do in and around Chinatown
What to see in Chinatown
- Chinatown Alleyways
- Dragon's Gate
- Portsmouth Square
- Old St. Mary's Cathedral
- St. Mary Square
Things to do in Chinatown
- Chinese Historical Society of America
- Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company
Other popular Chinatown attractions
- Columbus Tower
- Kong Chow Temple
- Spofford Alley
- Norras Temple
- Tin How Temple