Chinatown and the Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Gardens
Vancouver's Chinatown is one the largest in North America and also features the award winning Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Chinese Gardens
Located near Gastown and the Downtown Vancouver Business District, Chinatown's main historic area occupies a 3 block stretch along both Pender Street and Keefer Street and bordered by Taylor Street to the west and Gore Avenue to the east. This colorful, vibrant neighborhood is home to many authentic Chinese restaurants, markets, businesses and the outstanding Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Classical Chinese Gardens.
The Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Gardens were recently featured in National Geographic as one of the top ten city gardens in the world!
At the western edge of Chinatown, near Stadium SkyTrain Station, is the International Market Shopping Mall which features a variety of Asian themed shops and restaurants often referred to as Tinseltown after the Cinemark Tinseltown Theatres located there.
Tourists are advised to avoid Hastings Street, (one block north of Pender) especially between Abbott Street and Gore Avenue. While this section is safe enough and has a strong police presence, there are a lot of mentally ill, addicted and homeless people making the area undesirable for tourists.
For more information on hours and admission charges at the Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Chinese Gardens visit the website linked below.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: Chinatown
Fee: No except for the Chinese GardensCategory: Local Flavor
Address:
106 Keefer Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1X4
Canada
Phone: +1 604-632-3808
Reviews
Shonah M. Jun-07-2020
Ok so Chinatown - Vancouver is old, dirty, grungy, smelly, bizzare, sad, poor & more! Coming down here will have you asking yourself, 'why on earth am I... Read More
Ok so Chinatown - Vancouver is old, dirty, grungy, smelly, bizzare, sad, poor & more!
Coming down here will have you asking yourself, 'why on earth am I...Geri C. May-24-2023
We last visited here 27 years ago when it was a bustling place. It's shocking to see how time has withered it so much that it has become a deserted,... Read More
We last visited here 27 years ago when it was a bustling place. It's shocking to see how time has withered it so much that it has become a deserted,...Robert G. Sep-11-2022
While on our vacation to Vancouver, Canada my family and I decided to visit Chinatown. Unfortunately we were very disappointed on how filthy the area was.... Read More
While on our vacation to Vancouver, Canada my family and I decided to visit Chinatown. Unfortunately we were very disappointed on how filthy the area was....Accommodations near Chinatown:
Directions
| SkyTrain Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Expo Line | Stadium - Chinatown Station | 5-7 Minutes |
How to get to Chinatown by SkyTrain
No buses needed. From Stadium - Chinatown Station take the Expo Blvd. / Abbott Street exit. Walk to your left just one block north along Abbott to Keefer Street where the entrance to the International Market (Tinseltown) is located. One block farther north is Pender Street. Historic Chinatown including the Millennium Gate and the Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden occupies the next 4 blocks to the east along these 2 streets.
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