Hotel Near San Francisco’s Historic Chinatown

Explore San Francisco Chinatown.

Chinatown’s 24-square blocks in the middle of San Francisco offer culturally-unique stores, open markets and facades resembling shopping and dining in Hong Kong. Spend an afternoon strolling the colorful streets and visit interesting attractions such as the elegant Chinese Presbyterian Church, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, and Pacific Renaissance Plaza, which houses a fun collection of shops and restaurants. Check out the restored Bank of Canton building, Sing Chong building, one of the first places rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco and Bank of America, decorated with gold dragons. Be sure to see the Herbal Shop, where you can buy ingredients for Chinese medicine, Old St. Mary’s, California's first cathedral and Dim Sum, a traditional Chinese brunch to fully experience what Chinatown has to offer.

San Francisco Chinatown Tours.

You can explore the beauty and history of Chinatown by foot, bus, or van tour. The most exciting way to experience the sights and sounds of this vibrant community is on a walking tour through back alleys, food markets and wonderful local eateries. In Chinatown, you with find adventure around every corner. See artisans hand make crafts and Fortune Cookies in small alleys using techniques handed down for thousands of years. Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine that will enliven your senses with new flavors, smells, and aromas. Uncover hidden secrets like authentic crafts and pottery, incredible antiques, musical instruments, Chinese cookware, and fun souvenirs, or explore exotic Asian produce, herbs, and teas in secret alcoves. Taste Dim Sum and teas from one of the oldest bakeries in Chinatown. The Chinatown at Twilight Tour takes you on an evening journey through Chinatown, as the city sparkles under the night sky. Delve into Chinese mysticism and culture, as you explore local sculpture, beautiful architecture and authentic Chinese restaurants.