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Jan 31, 2022 · We delve into Chinatown's history and find out from those who run its restaurants what makes is so unique.
Dec 30, 2017 · The gates, the pagoda, the lanterns and the lions are all distinctive features of the popular district, but here are seven things you probably didn’t know about London’s Chinatown. Chinatown’s iconic street furniture only appeared in the 1980s.
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By the late 1960s, Chinatown was truly established as the epicentre of London’s Chinese community – now numbering in the tens of thousands as more and more Chinese workers arrived from the British territory of Hong Kong.
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Price: Free It may be located in the heart of the City of Westminster, but London’s Chinatown doesn’t feel anything like London at all. As a matter of fact, wandering through its many streets lined with red paper lanterns and Mandarin street signs, tourists in London may feel like they’re walking around somewhere in East Asia rather than in London’...
There are a ton of different monuments, sights and attractions scattered all around London’s Chinatown which are worth snapping a photo of. There are two lion statues on Gerrard Street (which were donated by the People’s Republic of China), four different Paifangs (or Chinese Archways) at the different Chinatown entry points, and the fascinating 18...
Try to avoid eating at buffets, as there are numerous restaurants in and around Chinatown that are relatively cheap and will fill you up just as much. The majority of restaurants have a menu outside either next to the door or in a window, so you'll be able to glance over the menu items before you enter. Perhaps it may go without saying, but try to ...
Address: 55-57 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0BL, United Kingdom. By Tube: If you are travelling by tube, the nearest station is Leicester Square (which is less than a minute's walk away). Once you arrive at the station, take exit number two, cross at the corner and right there you will find the centre of Chinatown. Other nearby tube stations are C...
If you plan on seeing Chinatown in its entirety, you can wander around its many winding streets within two to three hours. However, because you may even find yourself spending an entire afternoon in the area, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to wear comfortable walking shoes. If you are visiting London sometime between mid-January and February, be sure to...
Anyone can walk around Chinatown for free, and although the majority of restaurants generally open at 12:00 p.m. and close at 12:00 a.m., it’s not uncommon for some restaurants to stay open as late as 4:00 a.m. Nevertheless, if you want to visit a specific restaurant or supermarket, it may be a good idea to look at their opening and closing hours o...
Jul 4, 2023 · Here’s what you need to know. Chinatown stands in the centre of London’s West End, a distinct melange of paper lanterns, shops, restaurants and cafes, bounded by four gates that mark your passage into an area unlike any other in the city. Stellar food, beautiful location, quirky finds.
Bordered by four striking Qing-era style gates with Soho to the north and Covent Garden to the east, London’s Chinatown sits right in the heart of the city. Chinatown is one of the most colourful and thriving areas of London packed full to the brim with restaurants, bars, interesting shops, supermarkets, health clinics, nail salons and bakeries.
Feb 8, 2022 · And if you ever wonder which Asian treats you should try and how to get the best out of your visit to this fascinating area, here is a beginner’s guide to 8 things you must try in London’s Chinatown.
