The largest population in the world is Chinese, and the figure of Chinese is almost all over the world. The Tang Dynasty was the most prosperous period in China's 5000 year history. It not only made Chinese proud, but also favored Tang culture by many foreign friends. Therefore, Chinatowns gradually existed all over the world. Let's take a look at the top ten Chinatowns in the world.
10. Paris
Chinatown in Paris is officially known as the fourth tier Asian region, which is located in the southeast of zone 13. Paris Chinatown has about 50000 people, most of whom are Chinese, but there are also a large number of Vietnamese, Cambodians and Laotians.
9. Melbourne
Melbourne's Chinatown is located in the city center. Founded in the 19th century, it is one of the oldest Chinatowns in the southern hemisphere. Today, Melbourne's Chinatown is a major tourist attraction, famous for the Chinese New Year celebrations held in January or early February and the Asian food festival held in the spring.
8. Vancouver
Similarly, in Canada, Vancouver's Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in China and the third largest Chinatown in North America, second only to San Francisco and New York. Chinatown was built in the late 19th century. Like many other Chinatowns, it is located in the city center. Vancouver's Chinatown is designated as a national historic site.
7. Toronto
There are about six Chinatowns in Toronto, but the Chinatown located in the west section of Dundas street in the center of Toronto and the central Chinatown of Spartina Avenue is the largest Chinatown and one of the largest Chinatowns in North America. Like most Chinatowns, you can easily find restaurants, fruit and vegetable stalls and Chinese herbal medicine shops, but the most important thing is an authentic atmosphere of Chinese culture.
6. Singapore
Singapore's Chinatown is located in otram District, between the skyscrapers of this small city-state, with special historical and cultural significance. Most of its streets have been declared national heritage and designated as protected areas.
5. Manila
Binondo is called Manila's Chinatown. Founded in 1594, it is the oldest Chinatown in the world. Long before the Spanish colonial period began in the Philippines, it was already the commercial center of China. Minlunluo district is the commercial and trade center of Manila. Various businesses operated by Filipino Chinese are booming here.
4. London
London's Chinatown is located near Gerald street in Westminster. It began in the 1950s, when Chinese immigrants came to London, mainly from Hong Kong. Like other Chinatowns, it is famous for many restaurants and, of course, Chinese New Year celebrations.
3. New York
New York's Chinatown is located in lower Manhattan. It is the second Datang street in North America, second only to San Francisco, with an estimated 90000 to 100000 people. Although it is located in the center of New York, it has a real feeling, which is difficult to get. Manhattan has countless small restaurants and markets. Walking on the streets of China is a wonderful experience.
2. Bangkok
Yaohua Road is the seat of Bangkok's Chinatown. It is one of the oldest areas in the city. It is also a very popular tourist destination. It is famous for its many snack stalls and restaurants. It is also the center of gold trade and has a 200 year old gold market. Yaohua Road is also the location of huatelie temple, where there is a 5.5-ton pure gold Buddha - the largest pure gold Buddha in the world.
1. San Francisco
Founded in 1848, San Francisco Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinatown outside Asia. More tourists visit Chinatown than the Golden Gate Bridge, and the atmosphere of Chinatown is also very authentic, including temples, theatres, restaurants, antique shops and souvenir shops. San Francisco Chinatown is also famous for its wonderful Chinese New Year celebrations. The main street is grant street.