I didnt find the Pork Chop Express or Lo Pan hiding in the alley ways. But I did find a bustling Chinatown that no doubt is trying to put Covid19 behind them. The main streets were packed. Try to find the side ones that have all the cool shops and art on the walls. The sound of Chinese dialect by passer bys. Shops, eateries, stores were all crowded. Fresh flowers and bok choy could be smelled in the air. And even over that was the sound of a dance/music team practicing for an upcoming event. Above, chinese and taiwanese flags lined the streets. Get yourself some Money Cats when you visit.

I love this place. It looks amazing. Theres an obvious international appeal. There are Chinese,. Japanese and Vietnamese restaurants and the food is great. Parking is limited during the week Monday thru Friday. If you wait till the weekend there is no parking.

We loved wandering up this part of town. A wonderful selection of shops all offering something different. The food choices were also good and we asked a local shop keeper where to eat and then went and had lunch. It was awesome. Highly recommend you walk these streets. Another must place to visit “ China town “ yes the shops are tacky selling tourist rubbish ( somethings are good ) the food is amazing and some of the buildings are grand.

Fruit and veggies are so affordable! As a tourist, Ive seen some fruit Ive never seen before. There are a lot of variety as well. The plastic bag would cost you 99c if you take extra ones. Also lots of big souvenir stores are selling all sorts of stuff with Chinese heritage -the biggest collection outside Asia. Definitely worth the trip and trying some Chinese delicacies. Its an icon now with lots of movies and TV shows filmed here.

Always liked going to China town. Not do you get to walk around a lot but you can visit each store and make good purchases. Friendly people at each location.But right now due to COVID-19, most of the stores are closed. However the stores that open you can still find great things to purchase for yourself or loved ones. Good times.

Besides Fishermans Wharf and Pier 39, Chinatown San Francisco is another fun place to walk around. Plenty of shops to look around and to buy souvenirs for friends and loved ones. Make sure to stop here if you ever visit San Francisco. I know I will.

So much fun! There happened to be some kind of runaway show the day we went so models everywhere. The markets were neat to shop in.

I would not suggest driving here, people walk in the streets and they are VERY narrow. keep important things in a fanny pack or front pocket because there are known to be pick pocketers in this area. other than that, there were amazing places to shop and eat food and interact with some wonderful people!

Great time seeing the sights, and sounds, of this neighborhood! It was fun visiting during the Lunar New Year Street fair! Great place for a good lunch!

Whenever I visit a new place or a new city, I look for the local map to find out where it is best to visit, including public places such as parks, streets, buildings and natural sites such as beaches, rivers and lakes.In the city of San Francisco, a must-see place and also an icon of local tourism is Chinatown, one of the most internationally recognized locations in San Francisco, California. Chinatown is a common place that has many shops, restaurants and open areas used by its community. There you can walk the streets feeling the atmosphere of the place, like the smell of Chinese food, including live sea animals, or watch the fast pace of local pedestrians. If you want to eat some Chinese food, there is the ideal place to do so, because the prices there are really good. It is worth a visit there. I recommend

Loved that it wasnt a tourist trap. Kinda upset that Ive waited so long to go here. Got super amazing roast duck from a deli. Closest Ive felt to not being in the united states in my life. Worth the visit.

An amazing tourist sight with a lot of small stores with many different foods and items.I loved it here! You can feel like in China, but at the same time You are in the Northern AmericaAlso, bonus point: Found an amazing Yoda backpack in one of the stores.A wonderful place for sure

The best Chinatown in the country. The area could use some improvements but seems the business owners would rather have cash only establishments to avoid paying taxes. So of course, city improvements will be sacrificed. As long as they are happy, let it be!

Amazing place ..will be back when covid over and we can walk and explore

Parking is an absolute nightmare, you have been warned.One if the busiest places in all of SF. MUST TRY THE BAKERIESFood was amazing

Had an amazing time in Chinatown San Francisco. Lots of fun shops, beautiful murals, excellent places to eat, street entertainers, souvenirs and wonderful people to talk with. Definitely go to the Fortune Cookie Factory when there and plan to take some home with you. The strawberry flavored cookie rounds were my favorite. I went to Chinatown during the day and again in the evening. Both times were nice.

Nice but everything is closed due to covid

Youll get pressed hard to buy something everytime you look at or show interest in it, people walk straight into you, stare at you and make you feel uncomfortable if you have a girl with you. Not very friendly. Not very clean. Deals arent as good as I remember them being years ago..

San Francisco Chinatown is the best Chinatown. There is so much to see and plenty of restaurants in the area. Some shops remain open after 6PM but the streets are quiet. Plenty of souvenir stores on Grant. Free street parking after 6PM but difficult to find.

China town was exactly as you would expect and a fun place to visit. Lots of restaurants to eat at and plenty of stores to buy interesting gifts or trinkets from. The streets were lined with colorful decorative displays of variations of Asian cultures. From beautiful large scale colorful murals adorning the walls of buildings. To intricate carved dragon columns and architecture. A lot of store fronts were markets for fresh produce and seafood. While at times these had unpleasant ordors to endure, theyre extremely interesting to browse, with many things you will unlikely have seen. Hit the footpaths and enjoy walking through these streets, fun to see so much variation. We felt safe walking here.

This is a must visit place if you are a tourist in San Francisco. It is nice to take a stroll in China town. There are so many shops and restaurants here. Each one offers a unique experience. There is also a Chinese Fortune Cookie manufacturing shop. You can take a tour of that as well. This is a fun place to visit.

Love the architecture of the buildings and the food was delicious.My personal favorite was the sushi.

This place is so cool. So many cool things to see. Very pong walk to get there. Worth it.

Some stores too tight quarters with sho much stuff but found some cool things for my dragonfly obsession! Got my steps in walking the hills. Not all stores are handicap accessible and sadly some stores are closing. Fun listening to street music. First time here experiencing the magic.

Usual Chinatown as every other in the world. If you look for cheap souvenirs, this is the right place. Maybe in the evening is a bit better with the lights.

We loved Chinatown. The hustle and bustle is exciting to be a part of. We found some really cool stuff. I bought spices, friends bought Asian knick knacks. We all bought candy. All the shop owners were very nice. You can find many unique and unusual things here. We also saw acrobats practicing routines, which was amazing.We liked our experience.

I really loved walking here. Its not that small, I went early so the sun was not a problem. In the market you find fruits and vegetables (some so exotic that I do not even know what they were), crafts, seafood and meats, the typical duck, Chinese food restaurants, souvenirs and lucky cookies and more. It is full of urban art, pretty graffiti of dragons.the alleys are very nice, by chance we came across an alley in which there is a cookie factory, people are very kind.

Its nothing special for me. Usual Chinatown, of course its larger than in other cities in the USA, but mostly the same. There are a lot of shops and cafes of Chinese cuisine.

My buddy and I were shocked by how quiet it was in China town.People were scarce but we did find a place to eat and it was delicious.

One of my most enjoyable trips I have taken! The stores, atmosphere, people, and food were all amazing! I highly recommend checking it out.

Quick stop for us but we enjoyed our walks. The food was good too! (Service is a bit rough is some places) Good shopping stores and great deals!

Interesting to visit. Good place for photo opportunities. Cool food places. Fantastic sights and smells. Very busy/crowded. Cool place to people watch.

If we never been in China, visiting China Town gives very good experience about their food, vegetables ,dress and their culture.Try their traditional Chinese food.

The chaos of the street and the entire town is very interesting and you can feel the energy just by walking the streets. Many good restaurants too. The wall art is also amazing.

What a phenomenal cultural experience. The stores and history there are sublime. Love the murals and I wish there were more. Parking is hell but the walking is great. Plan your potty times accordingly. No easy to find restrooms.

Was a cool place to check out

Great tourist stop if you visit San Fran. One of the biggest and oldest Chinatowns in the country. Most of the tourist oriented kitschy shops are on Grant Ave, worth wandering down for the gift shops and the decorative architecture. Stockton St is where youll find the business locals shop at, lots of produce markets and herbal shops. If you have time, go into a tree shop as many of them have free tastings!

The largest Chinatown outside of Asia ..A must to visit while in San Fransisco, As one of the top attractions in the city !!

You should definitely visit Chinatown when you are in San Fran. It’s a magical place with the lamp posts and red lanterns, Chinese decorative buildings with all the gift shops ️️️It gives you a pleasant nostalgic feeling. It’s not as crowded and not as big as New York Chinatown, but it certainly has more culture

This is where I grew up, my favorite place in the world, need some love right now...^_^

Busy ..busy... no parking need to pay ct or parking. Or its hard to find free parking. But love it here.

A cool blend of culture and modern attractions. Disappointed that the city did not have the trolley running because of covid even though the busses still were!

A ton of variety! Great bakeries, restaurants and bars. Family friendly too with parks nearby where you can eat if you hear your good to go.

Cheapest souvenir and don’t forget to check Golden gate fortune cookies factory

Such an amazing place to visit! So much to see and do: people watching, shopping, street musicians, beautiful styles and decor to view, and wonderful food. We saw the outside of the oldest temple, Tin How Temple, and The Fortune Cookie Factory. Its such an educational and cultural experience for children-one to be remembered for years to come and shouldnt be missed. The area feels very safe though crowded. Best explored on foot. Most shops do post many signs which say you break, you buy so use caution, however, if looking for souvenirs in San Francisco, this is the affordable spot as there are an abundance of cute shops with both tourist based products, but also unique and fun finds.

It is cool to visit all the shops and site see. We did get chased down by a lady trying to get us to come eat in their restaurant. She even saw us across the street looking at food and tried to get us to go inside her place. Other than that we had a lot of fun exploring!

Cool area to walk around, ate sushi on boat in one or the restaurants here

Cool area to walk around, do some shopping and get authentic Chinese food. Pretty central spot to head of from to see tourist spots such as Coit Tower, Lombard Street and the pier.

Attended the new year celebration there. Full of people, many fireworks, a lot of foreigners. A great show was performed, and the people seemed very professional. Generally the food is great, and the stores are so cheap for shopping.

We enjoyed recommendation by Tour Guide Robert on where to eat, the Honey Walnut Prawns and Orange Chicken at Grant Place Restaurant was amazing!

Cool vibe walking through Chinatown. Lots of cool little shops spread out through this incline. You can definitely get your burn on walking through this area. There are a lot of people running around and getting fit. Didnt get a chance to eat here, but the smells were filling up my nostrils with delight.

Ive never seen anything like it! My wife kinda drug me here. I wasnt interested at all. But after being there just a few minutes it was something else. You almost feel like you have left the u.s. altogether. We walked from there to Lombard and back to the wharf. Probably one of the most interesting walks Ive ever taken. Still excited about our experiences in sf!

This the cleanest Chinatown I’ve ever visited, and being from NYC, that means it’s immaculate :) there was great Asian novelty stores, where you can get Asian ingredients, teas, and herbs. Great stores to buy souvenirs, and of course lots of food. There’s access to public transportation in a few surrounding streets, and you can ride the Street Car as well. This was a great stop for shopping and pictures while visiting San Francisco.

Theres no place like San Francisco Chinatown. You are magically taken to 30 years back China with its full gourmet glory.

Fun interesting part of town, cant wait to try some duck next time

Chinatown is a must-see San Francisco location filled with rich history and fascinating shops and buildings. If you are visiting, make a quick walk down Grant, then explore the side streets and alleys. Especially Waverly Place. Look up and all around. Amazing architecture and all kinds of sounds and aromas. When youve seen enough, walk through the Stockton tunnel to Union Square or walk the other direction to North Beach. So much to discover in just this small area!

Plenty of sites and stores to check out. There is definitely a noticeable decline in the shops open. Even those open are liquidating and closing their doors. Maybe the rent is too high? It is worth the time to walk the streets and visit the shops. While plenty of the homeless stay in the area, I did not have any issues.

A great place for street photography and there are many traditional Chinese restaurants in the street.

So much fun! Lots of fun things to see. The filth was overwhelming though. Overwhelming filth. Purchasing items was difficult because they speak little to no English.

Started the day here with the Autumn Moon Parade and Festival. Lots of people and all kinds of booths selling food, trinkets, spices, free health exams.... My husband and I walk China Town every time were in the area. We love the shops, restaurants and ambiance of the area...

Do not make the mistake of driving. It was very chaotic and would be best to use the public transportation or get a Uber. I was trying to park on the street with a meter and I was told they were for permits only (business delivery’s). Find a parking garage...some said are $30 an hour but I lucked out and found one around $6. Fantastic culture, lots of great food and great shopping. It was a great delight to find a public park in the middle of this community where people were all playing cards together. What a great experience.

As far as sight seeing in San Francisco, China town should be at the top of anyones list. The buildings were very beautiful, the shops were cute, and Chinatown was probably my favorite part of my trip. I highly recommend it.

Always something going on in Chinatown. Make sure you go down the alley streets. That is where you will find most of the locals. Food is great and cheap products

I have to go to Chinatown every time I visit San Francisco. Theres just something about it that draws me in. Its noisy, smoky, has cool art, funky tourist shops, and amazing food. I just cant get enough. Make sure to stop at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory!

Before leaving San Francisco you must to go Chinatown and visit this interesting place. Also, this is the best place to buy gifts for everyone! There are a lot of shops stores at good prices! Enjoy it!

We had Visited on week end days market was closed, The well renowned Cable Car is just near by to Chinatown. So we had go through Chinatown.

With its unrivalled history, the SF Chinatown commands a central place in the tapestry of this city. Much larger in scale than China towns elsewhere in the world, it is an important relic of the Gold Rush era as well as a fundamental anchor of the Chinese American community. Pay particular attention to the upper floors of the buildings, where remnants of the past occupants often remain. A true historical gem.

Its always fun to walk through all the shops but if you walk a few more blocks in you can find a great place to eat. There is so much more than the bright lights and furniture.

Was a crazy walk all the way from Fishermans wharf. We took a wrong turn and ended up climbing up one of the steepest streets in San Francisco... China town itself was ok... Lots of culture. The community is well established in the area... Had something to eat... It was not the best... Everything seems inflated in price, like souvenirs... But a great experience...

A must visit place in San Francisco. Gives you a very authentic feeling, nice shops to buy souvenirs, gifts. Great bakeries and restaurant to eat Chinese cuisine, Fortune cookie factory. Loved it.

This is the biggest Chinatown I have yet visited! The area it covers is extensive and still retains an active Chinese community! (Many Chinatowns around the world are dying due to rising Chinese societies in other areas of town).Grant St is a street for tourists with many souvenir stores, whilst on Stockton St you will find many locals shopping for grocery.The Chinatown is lively during the day, but shops start to wrap up the day after five in the afternoon.

We love Chinatown. It is large and so much to see!!

Beautiful street with a lot of red lanterns. A lot of Asian restaurants and boba shops are near there. Just a little reminder that you should be careful cuz many homeless people usually go around and maybe in the meantime you could be robbed. It happened to my friend and it took more than 1 hour for the police to come even we knew who steal her stuff and that guy kept asking for money.

Many good Chinese restaurants and supermarket there

Every Saturday China Town dose the dragon dance with China towns youth group.this is a must see attraction.enjoy good Chinese food and there pastries when you are there

The noise&smell of China in San Francisco. The buzz, smell of living goods, numerous medicine shops and people brought to my mind earlier visits to Shanghai.Among all the tourist stuff we found a wonderful tea shop and good quality house ware shop.Beautiful grafiti, by the way!

My favorite version in the country. Honolulu is a distant second!This is a perfect chaos that cant be described. There are some good eats and it is better to be here when it isnt crowded. And it gets crowded.

Great place to stroll around when visiting San Francisco. Lots of shops and restaurants selling everything you can think of to do with China. Worth visiting when on a day when you buy a daily travel passport for the Cable cars as the route drops you right off at the top of the hill for Chinatown.

Great walk through Chinatown. Was so full, but would have loved to eat here. Good for tourist shopping too. Lots of chandelier stores.

There was so much to see I thoroughly enjoyed everything. the people were super friendly and went out of their way to help us in every way.

Good place to walking around, The Chinatown centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton Street in San Francisco, it is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. It considered the largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America.

Amazing experience! Got to try the famous egg tarts from the bakery and got a special treat with a street performance!!

If youre into Chinatown type places you will really like it here. Multiple blocks long and not all of it is super touristy, there are a lot of authentic Chinese shops and restaurants if youre looking for the real thing. Theres definitely the touristy part as well if you just want to see that. Pretty easy to spend a few hours here.

The oldest and biggest Chinatown! Interesting place with many shopps with authentic stuff.

Experience the colorful pageantry of this exotic land! Food was great and the shopping even better!

This was the most crowded part of our day in San Francisco. It was more crowded than Fishermans Wharf. People are okay with stopping right on front of you and taking up half of the side walk. We did not buy anything because the crowds were awful. Maybe theres a better day or time to go?

Walked through Chinatown starting at Dragon’s Gate. It was late mid morning and the various interesting shop and restaurants were just open. It was an assault on the senses, noisy, colourful, bright with exotic interesting smells and odours. It was all just a bit overwhelming. I walked down to Portsmouth’s Square where there were many groups of elder Chinese men playing a card game I was unfamiliar with. They would loudly slap down a card followed by an loud exclamation. Others were relaxing in the sun and there were groups exercising. Well worthwhile to stroll through Chinatown when visiting San Francisco.

Nice place, but the streets are kind of dirty.

Well, typical Chinese area in the centre of any big city, good prices and nice atmosphere

I really enjoyed Chinatown and wish we had more time to enjoy it. The restaurants and bars were amazing and the shopping was interesting to say the least, even if the shopping wasnt for me. My wife enjoyed the stores though. I also loved the street art and took many photos. I look forward to returning and exploring it more.

Its must visit in SF. Amazing food and things from china

The famous Chinatown SF. nice and crowded lots things to see. tourist attractive indeed.

Found $100 at the Comfort Women sculpture. Good day for a walk.

I love this place, wish I could live here. It is full of things you want to try. For example there is a shop that makes dragons beard, and there is another that makes the best tea eggs . Also if you are looking for cute San Francisco giftsb there are stores that specializing gift shopping. There is a lot of walking so please have comfortable shoes.

Neat place to visit. A little overwhelming with all the shops, food, and people. a lot of the shops offer the same items. If youre looking for food, youll find everything youre looking for here (Chinese food of course). Must see if youre in town. I gave it a 4 because its a little redundant after a half hour of walking.

Probably one of the best Chinatowns I have been in my life, you must take a long walk across this area if you are going to visit San Francisco!I recommend to go there and then continue walking to the coast, it’s really close walking!

Interesting place but not really safe because of a lot of fireworks

Visited place at night. Most of shops were closed. Parking is very hard and limited. Safety was not a concern even at 10 PM with children.

Great vibe, great area. Clean restrooms in the park, and amazing local food.

First and Largest Chinatown in North America (Vancouver, BC is 2nd largest). So much history and a hoot to check out the little shops and amazing restaurants!