San Francisco Chinatown in San Francisco

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San Francisco Chinatown in San Francisco | Journest 2026

San Francisco Chinatown

Oldest and one of the largest Chinatowns outside Asia. Founded in 1848. Authentic Chinese culture, restaurants, temples, souvenir and traditional goods shops.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 5, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum2.5 days

Recommended6.3 days

Entrance Fee

Free

Free to walk. Dim sum from $15-25 per person

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays during day for relaxed exploring. Weekends busier. Chinese New Year (Jan-Feb) — grand parade but massive crowds.

How to Get There

Walk from Union Square (5 min) through Dragon Gate at Grant & Bush. Metro Powell Station. Buses 1, 8, 30, 45.

What to Expect

Dragon Gate entrance, Grant Avenue shops, dim sum restaurants, Tin How Temple (oldest temple), Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, herbal medicine shops.

Best Photo Spot

Dragon Gate on Grant Ave. Lantern-lined alleys (Ross Alley). Colorful signs and balconies on Grant Avenue.

Working Hours

24 hours

Note

District 24/7. Shops 10 AM-9 PM. Restaurants 10 AM-10 PM. Chinese New Year: parade in Feb

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City View (cart service) on Kearny St for traditional experience. Good Mong Kok Bakery on Broadway for budget option.

Safe and busy during day. At night stick to well-lit Grant and Kearny streets. As in any city — watch your pockets.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting San Francisco Chinatown

Ross Alley — stop by Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. Watch cookies being made and buy fresh ones.

Combine with walk to North Beach (Little Italy) — they're adjacent and contrast nicely.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

25°

48%17 м/с

Today

30°14°

Tomorrow

29°11°

Fri

28°15°

Sat

19°13°

Sun

23°12°

Mon

23°12°

Tue

20°13°

14°

8°Jan

15°

9°Feb

16°

9°Mar

17°

10°Apr

18°

11°May

19°

12°Jun

19°

12°Jul

20°

13°Aug

21°

13°Sep

20°

12°Oct

17°

10°Nov

14°

8°Dec

Water temperature

12°

11°

12°

13°

14°

13°

12°

What else to see

Interesting places nearby

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Neighborhood

San Francisco Chinatown

Practical Information

Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

Best Time to Visit

How to Get There

What to Expect

Best Photo Spot

Working Hours

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Travel Tips

Reviews

Questions & Answers

Weather

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