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For the past decade, the beloved red lanterns of San Francisco’s Chinatown have welcomed locals and visitors to this historic neighborhood. However, the winter storms that battered Northern California earlier this year largely destroyed the iconic lanterns. But earlier this month, after several months of...
Everyone likes to joke about how cold the San Francisco summers are. And it’s true! Lots of fog and wind make for gray, chilly summer months. But, around Labor Day, the fog retreats back out past the Golden Gate, the tourists go home, sunshine comes...
Chinatown is one of the most popular tourist destinations in San Francisco, and for good reason. It's a vibrant and diverse neighborhood with a rich history and culture. There's something for everyone in Chinatown, from traditional Chinese shops and restaurants to modern art galleries and...
Coming through San Francisco this summer? We have the perfect day planned for you from espresso in North Beach to dinner in in a traditional Szechuan restaurant in Chinatown! Some walking, some biking, busses and cabs – this day will give you a sweet taste...
Like most communities that depend on tourism revenue, the future of San Francisco’s Chinatown looked bleak due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the country’s oldest Chinatown has a history of survival despite facing dire circumstances several times since the 1850s. From severe...
]San Francisco boasts one of the most famous Chinatown's in the entire world. Steeped in history, San Francisco's Chinatown has been featured in movies, carries significant cultural significance, and is home to a lot of fantastic restaurants. For these many reasons, tourists from around the world...
Only a generation or two ago, Americans and other Westerners had a skewed, inaccurate view of Chinese food. They wrongly associated the cuisines with the cheap, greasy, imitation dishes found mostly in chain restaurants and malls. That began to change when President Richard Nixon visited China...
While San Francisco may not transform into a literal winter wonderland during the holidays, it sure does a nice job of celebrating. There are plenty of secret, and not-so-secret, spots and events around the City by the Bay that are sure to bring some joy...
In 1961, the now-famous Cecilia Chiang opened an authentic Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco. At the time, only Americanized versions of Chinese restaurants existed in San Francisco and elsewhere in the United States. Discrimination against Chinese due to the 1924 Johnson-Reed Act and the Chinese...
Who knew there were so many fabulous Chinatowns around the world? One of the top ones, of course, is right here in San Francisco. Known as the oldest of its kind in North America, San Francisco's Chinatown was historically a starting point for many Chinese...
