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- Chinatown Vancouver
- Things to Do in Vancouver’s Chinatown
- Vancouver Chinatown Shopping
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- Vancouver Chinatown Bars & Nightlife
- What to Do Near Chinatown in Vancouver
- Where Is Chinatown Vancouver?
- How Do You Get to Vancouver Chinatown?
- Vancouver Chinatown Visitor Tips
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Garden
Undoubtedly the main attraction for visitors to Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Garden was the first Chinese (or “Scholars”) garden built outside of China, and remains the largest outside of Asia. The Garden is fashioned to employ the Chinese philosophical principles of Feng Shui and Taoism, in which the pursuit of balance between opposites is critical to the maintenance of peace and tranquility. The balance between the serene garden and the surrounding urban environment is augmented...
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum
Right beside the Classical Garden is the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum. Established in 1973, it is the first museum in Canada exclusively dedicated to Chinese Canadian history and culture. There are a variety of exhibits which examine the Chinese Canadian immigrant experience in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Learn about their struggles, triumphs and numerous contributions to Canada. The typical visit takes around 30-45 minutes. Visits are free with donation. Related: Best Walking Tours...
Chinatown Millennium Gate
The most iconic site in Chinatown is the Millennium Gate, which marks the neighbourhood’s western entrance along Pender Street. Formerly called Chinagate, the gate was initially donated to the city by the Peoples Republic of Chinafor the Expo ’86 World’s Fair. The gate possesses three ornate traditional Chinese terra-cotta tiled archessitting atop several elaborately painted murals and is flanked by two granite lions on either side. Characters inscribed on the gate’s eastern face encourage vi...
Chinatown is home to a myriad of shops that sell a wide variety of traditional goods – it’s one of the best places to shop in Vancouverhands down. From Apothecaries that selling herbal teas and remedies, to small Chinese-importers offering cookware and arts and crafts, there is truly something for everyone. The area is loosely divided East to West ...
Wok Around Chinatown
Duration: 3.5 hours | Cost: $113.52 Spend a morning exploring Chinatown with an off duty chef as your guideon this culinary and cultural walking tour. Learn where local chefs and foodies find the crispiest old-school BBQ, freshest produce and most sumptuous savoury delights while learning more about Chinatown’s historical landmarks. Visit local teas shops, apothecaries and cookware stores to learn more about traditional Chinese cuisine and medicine. Includes 1. Visit to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classi...
Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Tour
Duration: 2 hours | Cost: $34.06 Learn more about Vancouver’s dark side on this captivating tour of Victory Square, Gastown and Chinatown. Visit numerous historical landmarks while hearing tales of corrupt politicians, mob bosses and prostitutes and the speakeasies, brothels and gambling dens they called home. See how Vancouver transformed from a rugged frontier outpost into the vibrant cosmopolitan city that we see today. Includes 1. Fully narrated walking tour 2. Informative, friendly and k...
Private Food & Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours |Cost: $130.23 Receive personalized attention on this private culinary and historical walking tourwith a local chef as your guide. Begin with a private lunch at an authentic local Cantonese restaurant, before exploring the neighbourhood on foot to learn more about it’s culinary offerings and unique history. Includes 1. Lunch in an authentic Cantonese restaurant 2. Chinatown walking and food tour 3. Dedicated professional local chef as your guide Book My Tour Now
Lets be honest, the number one draw for visitors to any Chinatown is always going to be the food. In Vancouver it’s no different. The area doesn’t disappoint, with a wide variety of traditional Chinese favourites and some of the downtown’s best restaurants.
Keefer Bar
$$$$ | Category: Cocktail Lounge | 135 Keefer Street | Website The Keefer Bar offers award-winning cocktails inspired by the ancient remedies that have been served in the neighbourhood’s apothecaries for over a hundred years. Recently ranked at #2 on the list of Canada’s Best Bars, the Keefer is simply a can’t miss destination for any cocktail lover. The herb-infused drinks found on the Apothecary-themedmenu, dubbed “remedies and cures” will be sure to cure whatever it is that ails you. The K...
The Union
$$ | Category: Bar & Grill | 219 Union Street | Website For something a little more casual, check out this South-East Asian themed Union street haunt, located on the fringes of Chinatown. The main attraction here is definitely the South-East Asian themed cocktails, many of which are served in jars and called “Banga Cocktails”. There is also a wide variety of more traditional cocktails, local craft beersand a wine list that expertly caters to the South-East Asian flavours found on their menu.
Fortune Sound Club
$$$ | Category: Night Club | 147 East Pender | Website Fortune Sound Club is the venue that has single-handedly brought revelry and fun back to Chinatown’s nightlife. Nuanced by the grit and grime of it’s historic locale, Fortune provides street-level ambiance in a clean modern room that features a world-class Funktion-One sound system, thought by many to be the best in the city! Listen to some of the city’s best DJ’s spin or keep your eyes open for an intimate concert experience from any num...
Chinatown is conveniently located right at the crossroads of Downtown and East Vancouver, providing visitors with numerous exciting options just a short walk away. Let’s take a quick look at some of the most popular. 1. Gastown – Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, Gastown is a historic site that is a must on the itinerary of any visitor to Vancouver...
Chinatown officially consists of the area from the alley between East Hastings and East Pender streets in the North and East Georgia Streetin the South. It can all be found on the fringes of Gastown and downtown Vancouver. The main areas of interest to visitors will be found along the commercial corridors of Pender and Keefer streets, which are con...
Chinatown by Skytrain
The nearest Skytrain station is Stadium/Chinatown Station, which is located on the Expo Line. Directions from downtown can be found below: 1. Enter a downtown Skytrain station of your choice along the Expo Line (Waterfront, Burrard or Granville Station). Purchase a one-zone ticket ($2.95 or $2.35 with a Compass Card) and board an Eastbound train towards King George Station. 2. Remain on board until you reach Stadium-Chinatown Station and exit the train. It’ll be the third stop from Waterfront...
Driving to Chinatown
Should you choose to drive, Chinatown is located just 5-10 minute away from most Downtown hotels. We’d recommend punching your place of lodging into Google Mapsto receive customized directions.
Chinatown Parking
There is pay street parking available throughout Chinatown, with rates varying according to location and time. Unfortunately, parking can be difficult to come by during peak hours. If this is the case, there are two large parkades that cater to visitors to Chinatown. 1. International Village – You can use the underground parking at The International Village shopping centre. Mall users receive up to 2 hours of free parking, with each additional hour costing $4.00 2. Easy Park – Easy Park has o...
Before we bring this to a close, here are a few key tips to remember to ensure that your visit to Vancouver’s Chinatown is as rewarding and enjoyable as possible.
- Dana Lynch
- (604) 662-3207
- 578 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2, Canada
- Getting to Vancouver Chinatown. Address. Chinatown, Vancouver, BC, Canada. If you're staying in Downtown Vancouver, getting to Chinatown is easy: just hop on the Canada Line / Skytrain (Vancouver's rapid transit system) and get off at the Stadium - Chinatown station.
- Vancouver Chinatown Landmarks & Attractions. Address. 26 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3, Canada. Web Visit website. The Millennium Gate (junction of Taylor Street and Pender Street; pictured) is the grand "entrance" to Vancouver Chinatown.
- Chinatown's Can't-Miss Attraction: Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden. Address. 578 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2, Canada. Phone +1 604-662-3207.
- Vancouver Chinatown Shopping. Address. 121 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T6, Canada. Phone +1 778-991-8888. Web Visit website. Shopping in Chinatown is largely focused on Chinese goods and imports, though not exclusively.
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Canada. Find Chinatown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, ratings, photos, prices, expert advice, traveler reviews and tips, and more information from Condé Nast Traveler.
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Location. As designated by the City of Vancouver, Chinatown encompasses everything from the alley between Pender and Hastings Streets, Georgia Street, Gore Avenue, and Taylor Street. The majority of the shops and restaurants can be found on Main, Pender, and Keefer Streets. Chinatown is just south of Gastown and just to the west of the Downtown ...
Established back in the 1890s, Vancouver’s Chinatown has been humming busily for more than a century with vivid colours, exotic cuisine and a vibrant culture.
per adult. The area. 106 Keefer St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1X4 Canada. Neighborhood: Chinatown. With the recent exodus of massive new building projects hitting the neighbourhood, Chinatown; which has always been one of the city's most vibrant areas; is even more buzzing and buoyant than ever before.
