Boston's Chinatown Neighborhood

Boston's chinatown

Plan your Chinatown adventure

In the 1880s, the first Chinese immigrants arrived in Boston, pitching their tents in what is now known as "Ping On Alley." Today, nestled between Downtown Crossing and the South End, Chinatown provides visitors with a variety of Asian history and cuisine.

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Boston's Chinatown

COMMUNITY

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HOTELS

Attractions

Restaurants

  • Ginza Japanese Restaurant

    On a side street in Chinatown, you'll find one of the city's best Japanese restaurants ... More
  • Peach Farm

    Chinatown's go-to place for fresh seafood is a subterranean hideaway with no decor to speak of ... More
  • Grand Chau Chow

    This is one of the best and busiest restaurants in Chinatown. It offers niceties that the smaller ... More

SHOPPING

  • Borders Books

    Two levels of books and one of music, plus a cafe, author appearances ... More
  • Macy's

    Across Summer Street from Filene's stands New England's largest store... More
  • DSW Shoe Warehouse

    Here you'll find two large floors of discounted women's and men's shoes... More

NIGHTLIFE

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A sense of Chinatown

History, family, food, tradition make for a rich mix in one of the city's oldest and yet ever-changing neighborhoods. Explore more in an interactive map.
Discover Chinatown

Discover Chinatown

Today, Chinatown has, on average, more older and more younger people than other parts of Boston.
The streets of Chinatown

The streets of Chinatown

Take a stroll through Boston's Chinatown and find traditional architecture, outdoor markets, and historic sites.
Chinatown restaurants

Chinatown restaurants

Discover the many exotic dining options in the Chinatown area.
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