Killed_Through The Dragon's Gate: Chinatown Walking Tour

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• Walking tour of Chinatown
• Local guide
• Taste homemade fortune cookies
• Visit local shops and sites

In the company of an expert guide, explore like a local in one of the most engaging spaces in the United States - San Francisco's legendary Chinatown. As the largest and oldest enclave of Chinese people outside of Asia, discover the history, customs, and traditions in a short hour and a half walking tour. Visit the neighborhood landmarks like Grant Avenue, Waverly Place, and the beloved Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. Here you will sample warm cookies and take home a few treats 

Sites Visited:  • Dragon GateGrant Avenue (main street of Chinatown)Old St Mary's Cathedral and SquareChinese BakeryChinese PharmacyWaverly PlaceGolden Gate Fortune Cookie FactoryAlleyways of Chinatown
Stop At - Dragon Gate  Description: Begin your tour just outside the Dragon Gate, where this traditional "Paifang" style entrance flocked by two Imperial guardian lions (shishi) protects the southern entrance into a land where wonder greets history. It is here your guide will set the stage - quickly dissecting the symbolism within its concrete.  Duration: 5 mins Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Grant Avenue (main street of Chinatown)  Description: As you begin your journey into the heart of the neighborhood, learn of the flood of immigration in the mid-19th century (and why!), the thriving businesses that post up on these streets, and all the vice that followed.  Duration: 20 mins Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Old St Mary's Cathedral and Square  Description: As you visit the sites of significance such as Old St. Mary's Cathedral and Waverly Place, your local guide will divulge the sometimes "too incredible to believe" stories and factual history paving the way for Chinatown's significance not only in San Francisco but the story of the United States.  Duration: 10 mins Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Chinese Bakery  Description: With visits to some modern stores beloved by locals while keeping their foot in the traditional past, visit a local apothecary, a shop selling essentials of the afterlife, and a few of the "strictly locals" spots for dim sum, Sichuan, and Cantonese cuisine. Duration: 10 mins Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Chinese Pharmacy  Description: With visits to some modern stores beloved by locals while keeping their foot in the traditional past, visit a local apothecary, a shop selling essentials of the afterlife, and a few of the "strictly locals" spots for dim sum, Sichuan, and Cantonese cuisine. Duration: 10 mins Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Waverly Place  Description: Pause at the "Street of the Painted Balconies" to take in the fusion of early San Francisco architecture turned into "Little Shanghai" here on the West Coast of the United States. Duration: 10 mins Admission Ticket: Free
Stop At - Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory  Description: Cap your time with a visit to the famed Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory where warm treats await you! See these handmade cookies come off the oven and take home a custom treat just for you! Duration: 15 mins Admission Ticket: Included
Stop At - Alleyways of Chinatown  Description: Weave your way through small thoroughfares covered in old brick with ornate Chinese elements including the daily goings of the local people.  Duration: 10 mins Admission Ticket: Free

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.