Immerse yourself in culture on this Chicago walking tour that takes you through the city’s famous Chinatown. This Chicago neighborhood tour will take you up close to the many popular attractions that define this diverse community. For two and a half hours, you’ll explore this vibrant part of town and learn about the history of this neighborhood from your knowledgeable guide.
Located in Chicago’s South Side, Chinatown is the second-oldest settlement of Chinese immigrants in the United States. Your guide will recount how the Chinese fled persecution from California to settle here, and you’ll get to see the famous Chinatown Mural that depicts this immigration; the mural is made from more than 100,000 individually cut pieces of hand-painted glass. Along this two-mile Chicago tour route, you will also encounter Nine Dragon Wall and Ping Tom Memorial Park.
As the name suggests, Nine Dragon Wall is a wall that features nine different dragons to symbolize good fortune. If the giant wall looks familiar, your eyes aren’t deceiving you; it’s modeled after the world-famous Nine Dragon Wall located in Beijing; the wall here in Chinatown is one of three replicas found outside of China. After your time at the wall, make your way to Ping Tom Memorial Park to experience the tranquil Chinese gardens and sculptures that span more than 15 acres. Pui Tak Center Building, St. Therese Church, and the Chinese American Veterans Memorial are just a few of the many other must-see attractions on your tour route that ultimately ends at Chinatown Square.
Experience a different side of Chicago on this guided tour. Put on some comfortable shoes and book your Chicago Chinatown tour today.