Boston's Chinatown

Boston's Chinatown Neighborhood

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- Fenway/Kenmore
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- South End
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- North End

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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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HOTELS

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common
This plush, ultramodern hotel is at the heart of an enormous complex that incorporates offices ... More
Radisson Hotel Boston
Popular with business travelers, tour groups, and vacationers, the Radisson is an attractive hotel ... More
Doubletree Hotel Boston Downtown
The Doubletree is conveniently located in Chinatown, within easy walking distance of both downtown ... More

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Attractions

Movie theater
Check out movie times for AMC Loews Boston Common 19 ... More

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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

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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

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NIGHTLIFE

Charles Playhouse
The off-Broadway sensation Blue Man Group began selling out as soon as it arrived... More
Cutler Majestic Theatre
A popular dance and music performance space, the recently restored... More

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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.