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Chinatown Vancouver
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| This is North America's second biggest Chinatown, after San
Francisco's. Mandarin and Cantonese are the mother tongues in 30 per
cent of Vancouver homes, which makes Chinese the largest "minority"
ethnic group. There are lots of interesting markets with many varieties
of fresh and dried seafood and mushrooms. You'll also find inexpensive
house ware and traditional Chinese medicine. During the summer, on weekend evenings, Keefer and Pender Streets become a busy open-air night market. If you have time for a leisurely meal, try dim sum at one of the many small restaurants. It is an inexpensive, multi-course culinary adventure. Relax in the peaceful Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, or marvel at the ornate Millennium Gate - just steps away on Pender Street. Visit the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum, or participate in one of its many activities. Vancouver's Chinatown is the place to visit for a taste of Chinese culture: Website Browse through the fascinating shops Stroll through the fresh market Consult a traditional Chinese medicine herbalist Stroll through the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Take your photo in front of the massive Han Dynasty Bell in Shanghai Alley Take one of the many walking tours: shopping, cuisine, architecture, culture. Getting There - it's easy! Walking & Biking If you are walking from the downtown hotel district, follow the Silk Road walking route, marked by colourful banners. The stroll only takes 10 minutes to arrive at the Millennium Gate, the imperial entrance to Chinatown. Cyclists should follow the Silk Road to the steps of Cambie, then travel North to Pender, and then turn east onto Pender. Driving Bordered by Hastings, Keefer, Gore and Taylor Streets, Chinatown is in the heart of the downtown core. There are many inexpensive public parkades and coin street parking available. For maps and driving directions, check out MapQuest. Transit A short distance from two SkyTrain stations (Stadium or Main Street) and located on the major bus routes, Chinatown is fast and easy to travel to. Check out TransLink for SkyTrain and bus schedules, or call 604.953.3333. Indoor Parking Chinatown Plaza Parking at 180 Keefer Street Sun Wah Centre at 239 Keefer Street Golden Crown Centre at 211 East Georgia Street Outdoor Parking Corner of Taylor and Keefer Street Corner of Columbia and Keefer Street At Main next to 10.8 Beauty Salon At 231 East Pender Street At 23 West Pender Street At Union Street near Main Street
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