Chinatown

If you’re visiting Chicago and want to experience some ethnic flair, then we suggest you head over to Chinatown where you’ll find a plethora of Chinese restaurants, gift shops, grocery stores, Chinese medicine (herbalist) stores, florists, bakeries, banks and other service businesses that cater to people interested in Chinese culture. The Chinatown Gate, which marks the entrance to the area, is located on Cermak Road (near Wentworth Avenue) and the Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce is located at 2169B S. China Place. The area dates back to 1889 when sixteen Chinese-owned businesses were located along a two block stretch and included Read more…