Neighbourhoods
Chinatown: Grant Avenue, Waverly Place and the alleys
The back story
About Chinatown: Grant Avenue, Waverly Place and the alleys
Chinatown climbs from the Dragon Gate up Grant Avenue and Stockton Street, with temples, shops, bakeries and historic lanes between Union Square and North Beach.
The Dragon Gate
The Dragon Gate at Grant Avenue and Bush Street is the traditional entrance, a few minutes’ walk from Union Square.
Grant Avenue and Stockton Street
Grant Avenue is lined with lanterns and shops; one block west, Stockton Street is where the neighbourhood does its everyday shopping.
Walk through the Dragon Gate and the city changes in a single step.
The lanes
Turn off into Waverly Place, home of Mister Jiu’s, and the narrow alleys between Grant and Stockton for the quieter, older side of Chinatown.
Our advice: walk uphill from the Dragon Gate to Broadway, then carry on straight into North Beach.
Why it's on our list
- The Dragon Gate
- Grant Avenue and Stockton Street
- The lanes
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Chinatown: Grant Avenue, Waverly Place and the alleys before you go.