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San Francisco, California
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Established in 1848, it's the oldest and one of the largest Chinatowns outside of Asia.
The Dragon Gate, built in 1970, is the only authentic Chinatown Gate in North America, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
The fortune cookie was popularized in San Francisco's Chinatown, not China!
Ross Alley is home to the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, where you can watch cookies being made by hand.
San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia, featuring a 268-foot-long dragon!
Many signs and conversations in Chinatown are in Cantonese, a dialect spoken by many of the area's residents.
Chinatown's vibrant murals tell stories of Chinese-American history and culture, adding a splash of color to the neighborhood.
Legend has it that there are hidden tunnels used during the Prohibition era for smuggling and other clandestine activities.
Mooncakes, a traditional Chinese pastry, are especially popular during the Mid-Autumn Festival and can be found in many Chinatown bakeries.
The Chinese Hospital, founded in 1925, was the first hospital in the U.S. to serve the Chinese community.
