Travel News

NORTH AMERICAN TOURS

Experience cosmopolitan culture in Vancouver's Chinatown

Canada is a diverse country with a warm and cosmopolitan culture, and travelers going on a tour of Canada can experience the nation's varied heritage on a trip to Chinatown in Vancouver.

Vancouver's Chinatown is the largest enclave of its kind in Canada, making it a top attraction for people looking to learn about the blend between Chinese and Canadian culture. The district is centered around Pender Street and borders other areas like Gastown, the Downtown Financial District, the Central Business District, Downtown Eastside and the old Japantown.

Although Chinatown has changed significantly over the years - all of its trademark neon signs have been removed to comply with city ordinances, for example - it is still a rich and thriving neighborhood with a wide range of facilities that appeal to tourists and locals alike.

On a visit to Vancouver's Chinatown, travelers can sample Hong Kong-inspired cuisine or sip traditional beverages at a tea shop. Many exotic ingredients are on sale at open-air markets, while visitors can also buy some Eastern fashions during their trip. They may also wish to explore historic structures like the China Gate and the Sam Kee Building, both of which are an iconic part of Chinatown.

Posted: May 3, 2011

OTHER NORTH AMERICAN TOURS ARTICLES > Slits of color slip through Antelope Canyon Posted: March 1, 2012 > Southwestern romance in Sedona Posted: January 9, 2012 > Take in history at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim Posted: November 18, 2011 > Brave the Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver Posted: October 3, 2011 > Tour Canada's Rocky Mountains on the Icefields Parkway Posted: September 29, 2011 > Mud sliding on the Shubenacadie Posted: September 28, 2011 > Visit Green Gables while touring Canada's Prince Edward Island Posted: September 23, 2011 > Visit Ontario, Canada, to cruise or skate the Rideau Canal Posted: September 22, 2011 > Enter the world of hockey at Toronto's Hockey Hall of Fame Posted: June 28, 2011 > Marvel at the dramatic tides of the Bay of Fundy Posted: June 15, 2011 > Encounter polar bears in the northern reaches of Canada Posted: June 8, 2011 > Go hog-wild at the Calgary Stampede Posted: May 31, 2011 > Find romance at Niagara Falls Posted: May 3, 2011 > Experience Canada by train on a cross-country journey with VIA Rail Posted: May 2, 2011 > Scale the CN Tower in Toronto Posted: April 28, 2011

TRAVEL NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD > African Safaris > Antarctica > Asia Tours > Australia Tours > Central American Tours > Egypt and Middle East Tours > European Tours > India Tours > South America Tours