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Chinatown, Chinese cultural neighborhood in San Francisco, United States

Grant Avenue and Stockton Street form the central axes of this neighborhood, featuring traditional Chinese architecture, shops, and restaurants across 24 square blocks.

Chinese immigrants established this neighborhood in the 1850s during the California Gold Rush, making it the first and largest Chinese settlement in North America.

The Chinese Historical Society of America Museum on Clay Street presents exhibitions and artifacts documenting the Chinese American experience in the United States.

Visitors can reach the neighborhood via BART at Montgomery Street Station, multiple bus lines, or the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason cable car routes.

The neighborhood houses approximately 34,557 residents within its boundaries, making it one of the most densely populated urban areas in the United States.

Location: San Francisco

Address: Stockton St Tunnel, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA 94108 San Francisco

Website: https://sanfranciscochinatown.com

GPS coordinates: 37.79472,-122.40722

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:39

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