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China Town
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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Chinatown
is Hawaii's most exciting and mysterious
neighborhood. The historic district is
located in downtown Honolulu, and has long
been a popular gathering place for kama`aina
and visitors. As a gateway to Hawaii for
many immigrants, Chinatown is a colorful and
eclectic blend of Southeast Asian cultures.
Vietnamese, Laotian, Chinese, Japanese,
Thai, Filipino, Hawaiian, Korean and
Caucasian merchants work harmoniously
together, selling their wares and
perpetuating respective cultural traditions.
Daily, visitors and residents flock to
Chinatown to buy fresh produce, fish, meat,
manapua, candied fruits and vegetables,
noodles, tea, duck eggs, char siu and other
Asian delicacies. At noon, people in the
downtown business community flock to the
nearby area for dim sum, or lunch at one of
the delicious and inexpensive specialty
restaurants.
"Variety" best describes the visitor’s
Chinatown experience. All within a
fifteen-block area, one may consult an
herbalist, view an art exhibit, and see a
dragon procession, make an offering at a
Buddhist temple, or buy precious jade and a
cheong sam gown. Chinatown’s history is a
rich part of Hawaii’s story. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Chinatown is bordered by
King, Smith, Beretania and River streets in
downtown Honolulu. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.chinatownhi.com |
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