Super cute town to explore and find unique items. Because of covid a lot of places are closed. So, be ready to at least enjoy the view. The architecture is awesome. I felt like a ninja out of a movie lol

Beautiful gate, if you’re taking a photo with it, cross the street into Chinatown and get the view from the back of the gate. Quick search informs that “San Franciscos Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, as well as the oldest in North America” which is pretty cool. Love the atmosphere and stores. Some of the infrastructure of the buildings still have that historic look which gives old school Chinatown vibes

Historical Landmark and the Gateway to China Town. Im from San Francisco and always make a point to walk by the gates.Its believed that if you make a wish as you pass through the gate it will come true! Easy walk from the Hilton Financial District.

SFs china town is great.... good food, and deals to be had. be sure to get some fresh made pastries.

Loved visiting this amazing place my family once saw back in the 1940s.

Very cool site to visit while in San Francisco. The guardian lions on each side have some pretty neat symbolism. The male lion with his right front paw on a pearl which symbolizes guarding the structure or empire. The female lion stands with her left front paw on a juvenile lion, symbolically guarding the occupants within. All of the decorative tiles were donated by Taiwan ROC. The columns are traditional for Chinese gates since they are made of stone.It is also a nice place to watch people as the come and go into China Town. The gate leads into an area filled with many sh

A classic destination to visit. As far as entrances to Chinatowns go, the Dragon’s Gate is a top tier entrance. The single lane road entrance makes it easy to take a picture in front of the gate.Enjoy the trees around the entrance to the gate. There are two ways to enter through miniature gates: on the left or on the right.There are a number of metal statues near the gate, you can take a picture with the metal statues while you’re near the Dragon’s Gate.If you plan on visiting Chinatown, this is definitely the entrance of choice. Haven’t seen a gateway like this, in my opinion this is the best Chinatown and the Dragon’s Gate is the emblem of Chinatown in San Francisco.TL;DR: When visiting Chinatown, enter through the Dragon’s Gate. Take a picture in front when traffic is light.

I had a great time walking up and down these streets. Spent a couple hundred dollarsand enjoyed some dim sum.

Classic. Honestly one of the most authentic Chinatown Ive been too. A must.

The Dragons Gate could not be a more fitting introduction to Chinatown. Flanking both of the entrances sides are two guardion lion statues you typically see in Chinese-themed places. If you look at those statues closely, you can see small flakes of dried paint on them. The Gate also opens to a steep incline that is not unusual for that portion of San Francisco but seems especially appropriate in this context. Its almost as if the hill represents a passing dragon ascending toward its home. I, unfortunately, visited Chinatown in the morning, when most establishments were closed. But even then I could discern the characteristics of a vibrant city sub-culture just waiting to light up. Speaking of lights, youll see rows of Japanese lanterns lining some streets deeper within as well as some notably Japanese stores. It became clear to a complete newcomer like me that there was more to Chinatown than the name alone suggests.

I like it if you a person that likes chinese culture a place to visit lots of stores to see to go in shop

Historic site, and a wonderful mix of old world and new! Fun for the whole Family!!

Almost made me feel like its Hong Kong or Taipei. Lots of little lovely shops, and if you really spend some time you can really find some goodies. Most of owners speak English, compared to the chinatown in New York where they all speak Cantonese.

Very nice and memorable entrance to the San Franciscos Chinatown, which, as far as I know, is the biggest in the United States. A lot of different things to see, buy (souvenirs mostly) and eat. Very affordable and very nice to visit if you have the time during your stay at San Francisco.

A must do while visiting San Francisco.I’d recommend you take a Chinatown walk around 8pm. You’ll most likely find parking at this time in the actual streets of Chinatown. You’ll enjoy the lights, and will feel as if you are no longer in the US. Asian style music is being played around that time in different condos. I’d strongly recommend you do a little research on this gate and it’s meaning before visiting it. There’s a gate for Males to make a wish, and a gate for females to make a wish (Love , health or prosperity). Sorry, no gender neutral gate. Legend goes: Your wish should become true in as fast as 24h, according to your karma it could take months or years. Wishes always become true, and the day it fails to become true, the gate will fall and break into pieces...

Its beautiful, so much culture! I love it here!!

The gate itself to me wasn’t super exciting I’m sorry I’m sorry but, China town is just so fun and exciting. There are places to eat at every block and people selling things just everywhere. It was exciting knowing we were walking around the oldest Chinatown in the United States and it was great eating authentic food. We also got some souvenirs haha!

I love to walk in the market because there are so many chinese that I have the feeling of being in China and feeling a foreigner

There are few places in California where you feel like you are in a different country. Chinatown is full of such wonderful spicy earthy smells: incenses, fire works, fresh dumplings, and bees soap. So many shops to explore hidden treasures and find fun gifts. Stop by the fortune cookie factory to get your sexy fortunes. Grab some dim sum at one of the many dim sum restaurants. Buy your veggies because its from the farm and half the price of the farmers market. And its beginning to look a lot like a Chinese New year celebration.. if you are lucky, catch the parade- let the Lions dance for you- and enjoy the fireworks!

Probably much cooler when Rona is over lots closed early.

Hotel des Arts at Dragons Gate was such an interesting hotel. The bar there has activities every day. Rooms are quirky but comfortable. Staff is friendly. Breakfast is simple, but enough to get your day started.

San Francisco Chinatown: Bargain Before You BuyNext to Golden Gate Bridge, what’s the most popular must-see in San Francisco? Yes, Chinatown!If you think seeing one Chinatown in Kolkata means you’ve seen them all, you’d be wrong. San Francisco Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside Asia and the oldest Chinatown in the complete North America. The history and culture of the city, the state of California and the country itself are closely interwoven with the neighbourhood. How to get there? Well, it’s just half-a-mile walk from the Union Square. Set out at the “heart” of the city and stroll five blocks along Stockton Street. At the corner of Bush and Grant Street, the famous Dragons Gate is ready to welcome you and youll enter a crowded, chaotic, yet compact colony in awe. The area is huge. You can literally spend a whole day here shopping and eating “Americanized Chinese” dim sums. Of course, money is honey here if you wanna buy and bargain nick-knacks, San Francisco mark souvenirs, decorations, and artworks. It seems everything here is uphill from everything else. And what better way to work off all that dim sum than to walk uphill both ways?!

Its a fun place to go, is what Im always telling tourists on the nearby cable car lines.

Nice shops,some not overly priced

We all were honestly expecting more to it than this. Kind of a letdown but still fun to say we’ve been.

As touristy as you can get. Its Chinatown in San Francisco, so expect it to be a tourist trap kind of atmosphere. The dragon show is entertaining, and what you expect from Chinatown.

I walked through here during my visit to Chinatown in San Francisco. It was full of colourful home decor shops, bakeries, restaurants and souvenir shops all up and down the steep roads.

Awesome to see, standard to walk through. Impossible to drive without risking the life of bystanders. The area is crowded of Chinese stores.

Lots of walking but it was worth it! It was so nice to see all the antique shops and all the events going around. Many musicians were playing near the shops so this place is always lively even at night.

A good starting point for a semi visit to China....

Entrance to SF Chinatown, Chinatown@Grant St is peppered with atypical chinese trinkets cheap wares & souvenirs. Chinese & Vietnamese restaurants are spread across the entire streetIf you want to get a real feel of Chinatown, head off to Stockton St instead. Plenty of better quality Chinese & Vietnamese restaurants & Chinese styled supermarkets peppered along both sides of the street

Small and unassuming but such great detail and beauty.

Good pace to explore and buy cute little things lots of culture.

A fun area to visit. And fine some great Chinese food and gear.

Nice to walk through Chinatown without all the people

Wonderful place to start your sightseeing experience in San Francisco. The dragons gate located at the corner of Grant and Bush is a San Francisco landmark not to be missed. You has many different options for walking tours starting out at the dragons gate. You could head north along Grant Avenue to see the most quintessential street in all of Chinatown. You could head east and continue along Bush Street and let the wonderful downhill walk take you into San Franciscos financial district. If you head south for a few blocks you will find yourself in a shopping mecca known as union square.

A good place to enter Chinatown San Francisco. SFs Chinatown district is quite large, and is the oldest US and probably most established Chinatown in the Unite States. The Dragons gate itself is a good marker for the entrance to Chinatowns main high street, and is a good place to enter, and it is blocked off from street traffic, thus you can comfortably walk up a hill into Chinatown without worrying about being run over by traffic. The entrance is flanked by shops selling high-end sculptures, including jade sculptures/carvings - not all of the sculptures are of Far-Eastern styles or origin, there are a lot of European (origin and style) sculpures/carvings too.

Wonderful we have enjoyed the weekend.

CHINA TOWN IS SLWAYS FUN.,

Wont you take me to...chinatown? Wont you take me to Chinatown? Chinatown was so cool. Try Hunan home restaurant, its a hidden gem. Best Chinese food ever! Lots of little shops on the street selling Chinese trinkets as well

Very cool place, amazing stores beyond the gates. Lots to choose from!! Really have to research where to eat before you head for the long walk. Super busy on the street but unavoidable.

Nice place to walk around and see different shops. Experience some Chinese culture.

Cool gateway into Chinatown. There is also amorino ice cream nearby so make sure to get some as you walk through all the Asian stores.

Beautiful place, I can imagine it is just like china.

Little China neighborhood in San Francisco, must visit for tourists and good shopping district.

The Dragon is going to put a stop to Lo Pans evil presence!

Empty due to covid. Interesting place to see.

Wonderful little stroll. Easy parking. Do it!

The authentic Chinatown vibes that reminded me of the one we have in NYC. The graffiti is far superior here, though.

Beautiful, and great food. We came for blooming tea and found it easily and at a great price.

Gate symbolizing entry to the china town. An array of chinese souvenir shops and restaurants along the street.

Thats great. There are a lot of nice shops and restaurants.

Entrance to China Town. Eight blocks of food and shops. Then you find yourself in North Beach and Little Italy

The oldest chinatown in all over the world ! #mustsee

Dragons and honor! Beautiful entrance here at Chinatown Dan Francisco! Bling Blinky of Texas Shout Out: Very happy to be a visitor.

Quaint streets of Chinatown. Must visit for all tourists

It has been years since my last visit. It was worth the long walk my daughter took me on to get there.

Lot of great shops. The aviance was amazing. A lot of places to eat at.

After all the hype about dragons gate I was rather disappointed to the point where walking down Grant Avenue I nearly missed it..!!I guess you have to go just to say you have been but for me, go back up the street to see some of the great wall art such as Bruce Lee and the dragon. If dragons gate was as good as the graffiti it would have got 5 stars.

China town is not what it used to be, it has lost the essence of the traditional and original Chinese culture. Shure, you can find food and chinese products but... you can find that in every other place in the US. Never the less, If you are in SF, visit this zone, you will find good deals for shure.

Entry to China Town. Very exciting and interesting to strolle through another world within the city. Definitely a big recommendation!!!

Interesting walk through Chinatown. Shops are dated and dusty looking and stock looks faded and junky & over priced. Possibly more colourful at night when lanterns are alight? Try side streets for restaurants.

Its too amazing a name actually works against it, since it cannot possibly live up to it.

Interesting little diversion from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco, good tee shirts to be found here.

Interesting artwork, very nice spot to snap pictures. Make sure you are aware of traffic and pedestrians while snapping your pictures. Very busy area unless you visit after 9pm.

A great way too experience a different type of culture. Still caters to tourists with many different types of stores. The restaurants serve authentic food that invite you too explore different types of flavors. Surrounded by beautiful architecture and a fast past lifestyle.

Fun and Unique area to explore in town

Eeerie. With No People

Marking the entrance to China Town the dragon gate is an unmistakable landmark in San Francisco. Enjoyed walking through the area but was expecting a more vibrant choice of shops and restaurants - maybe should have visited in the evening because during the day it seemed like an endless repetition of cheap tat on sale in every other shop.

I remember coming here with some of my Chinese friends Circa 1980. We walked into a restaurant sat down and ordered. We ordered everything in the menu. The food was great and the service was outstanding. The best part was we didnt have to pay. yeah yeah yeah!

I loved this place so much I visited it every day of my five day stay at the World Mark.Every time I went it was as if it was my first time there. There is simply to much to see, you will need to plan well when visiting Dragons Gate, in order to have time to see and experience everything it has to offer.The best shopping deals are late evening hours. You will find all of those things you never realized you could not live without It is an absolute must experience...

Exploring China town is a lot of fun and entertaining just browsing the shops and seeing a lot of he elaborate jewelery and chandeliers as well as trying random things (food) at different shops and especially the dim sum. I would recommend making your way through then buying anything you want on your way back .

Its a nice moment of Chinese art. Is the entrance to China town but right now is lil bit dead.

Nice atmosphere but kinda of quiet.

Interesting place to walk around and grab food!

Its the entry point to China town. Amazing place for a stroll, you may get lost and never realize it! Good murals, lanterns, restaurants, shopping areas along the way.

Nice to take a walk through at night as well.#murals

Beautiful entrance! But be prepared to walk since it goes uphill from here. So many different stores with all the souvenirs you need. It is a must see if you are ever in San Francisco

A great place to explore, shop, eat and people watch.

A tourist gathering place with some historical and cultural significance on Bush Street. Only a few minutes of your time will suffice, but it may be worth going for the pictures, only to let people know that you were in San Francisco. Take the kids and they may not be able to tell what the big deal is...

It’s the place you have to stop be a typical tourist and take a picture.

It’s the entrance to a completely different part of down, with tons of Chinese stores raging from souvenirs to museum-like stores with amazing artifacts

Such an adventure we had! Visiting my granddaughter and of course we had to go to China Town. Beautiful buildings and people. Bought a kimono at Kim-Ono!

This is the biggest China Town in the US and a must see place. The best thing about this place is the shops. You can find all sorts of products from home decor to holiday gifts.

Beautiful place nice Meditare food there too

Its almost like a ghost town.

The iconic portal to San Franciscos Chinatown. If the Porkchop Express had driven through while I was there I would have lost my mind. Well worth walking past to get a glimpse.

A nice place to visit! The streets are super nice there, the street art is very cool, and the shops have many cool things.

If Brandie Hoe on Pacific is an excellent restaurant and the walk to it takes you past some great shops. Lots of fun and unique things to see and buy

We were visiting San Francisco and wanted to explore the area. We were trying to catch up with dancers with the dragons. It was almost like a parade. We came across a Halloween festival. There were amazing performances. I dont know what they were called as i have never seen anything like it. Definitely an experience!!

No cars, no people. Kind of strange.

Very neat being here, a lot of novelty stores.

This place is okay, has alot to look at but very hard to find bathrooms. You cant use the bathrooms in some places with out purchasing something or eating in their restaurant. One lady didnt let my 6 yr old son use her bathroom in her restaurant and that made me mad to not let my son use the bathroom when he really had to go.

So much fun to walk through and see all the shops. While you’re walking through you’ll smell all the yummy restaurants. Make sure to arrive somewhat early. It seems like some of the shops were closing at around 6:00 pm. Also, if you have small children it might be difficult to keep them from touching everything. They have a lot of little things they could touch and possible break.

Take a picture of this landmark in San Francisco! And get ready to walk. Wear comfortable shoes. Youll swear it was uphill both ways, lol.

Beautiful. Clean. So much to see.

Not the grandest Chinatown entrance I’ve seen but once you walk further in it’s nice!

All of Chinatown is cool to see. I think the most interesting part is all the painted walls. As you walk through, there are paintings all over. Most are amazing. The details and colors are incredible. If you were standing there looking at them in the street or alley, you wouldnt believe they were there.

Always great even in this pandemic time!

A must if your in San Fran we had a lot of fun we will come back for round two next vacation