THIS is San Francisco CHINATOWN! | San Francisco Travel Guide

San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest in North America, and one of the largest chinese communities outside of Asia. In this video we will be taking you on a full day through the 24 blocks of Chinatown.
We'll be covering where to eat in Chinatown, things to do in Chinatown, and some history about Chinatown.
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Dragon's Gate
1:20 Little Swan Bakery
3:05 Portsmouth Square
3:45 Our impressions of Chinatown
4:08 Plentea
5:02 Stockton St.
6:02 Good Mong Kok Bakery
7:30 Chinese Historical Society of America Museum
8:42 Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
9:35 Chong Qing Xiao Mian
10:57 Outro
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[@hmj1116]

I first came to SF Chinatown was around 1940 after I passed immigration inspection at Angel island then my dad was waiting for me at SF Chinatown it was new year's eve at Grant Avenue I got a mouthful of confettis !

[@TouristtoLocal]

Wow! What a story! Thanks for sharing :)

[@christelnielandt5117]

Stunning ! Will be in SF in 3 weeks time. Am planning on visiting ALL the spots you recommended, being a foodie and wanting to travel off the touristy areas 🙏💛

[@TouristtoLocal]

Have fun! You're going to love it here :D Let us know how it goes!

[@alejandro1979]

We have just started watching your videos in Manchester, UK as we plan our trip to San Francisco later in the year. We love your videos. Best we have found and have us excited about our upcoming trip we are putting together. Watched the Napa video and now we’re watching this one!

[@TouristtoLocal]

Wow! This means THE WORLD to us. Truly!! Thank you for your kind words and we hope you have the trip of a lifetime ❤️

[@debferguson7354]

I’ve lived is SF Chinatown for a few years back in early 90’s. I live in south California now and I really miss eating all the real yummy Chinese foods and dim sum. 🤤🤤🤤

[@TouristtoLocal]

The food here is unbeatable! Thanks for watching!

[@KevboMoss]

I love SF!!! And Chinatown is a amazing place to explore for sure!!

[@TouristtoLocal]

Thanks for watching! More videos on other neighborhoods in SF coming veryyyyy soon ;)

[@gwenda3292]

We're leaving for San Francisco first thing in the morning from Manchester, UK. First time visiting the States. Thank you for your video. Can't wait to visit China Town.

[@oldebill1807]

Char Siu Bao & Har Gow? Heck yeah. But, a fork? Mmm, not so much. Loved the video, thanks.

[@TouristtoLocal]

Hahahahhahaha dang it! You're so right!

[@debferguson7354]

You should try the baked bbq pork bun too it’s very good!

[@TouristtoLocal]

That sounds delicious! Will try next time!

[@keithwynkoop9588]

There are tons of trinkets for sale on Grant Avenue and any kid would LOVE to shop there!

[@TouristtoLocal]

So much to look at! We love it!

[@BonVoyageCruiseTravel]

The food looks great! What a fun, informative video! Swan Bakery cake is on my list now! 🏮🏮🏮

[@TouristtoLocal]

It’s a great spot we just keep coming back to! Lots to try :)

[@PinkyBear]

I loved visiting San Francisco's Chinatown, someday i'd want to visit again.

[@TouristtoLocal]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariparra7015]

I loved your video!! I love how you give us food options! I’m taking my hubby for birthday gateway in February, can’t wait!!!

[@TouristtoLocal]

Yay! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed :D

[@rachelanderson995]

Just discovered your videos ! Great content and narration! My husband and I are going next May to celebrate our 30th and have a 20 day road trip plan. your videos are exactly what we need to plan our trip! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TouristtoLocal]

Aw thanks so much! We really appreciate that, and hope you have a fantastic trip!

[@NomadicRuss]

Your videos are amazing. So informative

[@TouristtoLocal]

Awww thanks so much! Appreciate it.

[@OmBunBunBun]

Wondeful narration and beautiful video! I work around Chinatown, and this video makes me appreciate SF Chinatown more. Thank you.

[@TouristtoLocal]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@morningleaf9051]

That's where I go all the Time to get Dim Sum, the flavors and consistency is irresistible and irreplaceable 😁🍤🥡🥘🎯, I like the chicken flavor, tender and unique flavor, most people are more attracted to the most popular selections, but order the chicken and the pork flavor both. A lot of steaming stuff if good too.

[@TouristtoLocal]

yay! Glad you liked it! Thanks for the tips on what to order!

[@marlenegarduno3446]

YOU GUYS!!! Are sooo cute! Thanks for the video and the recommendations!

[@TouristtoLocal]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

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[@gyu7193]

Nice video. I agree with the noodle shop..one of my fav. I lived in Chinatown since 78 and been through the ups and downs. Unfortunately, it's been more of downs (lots of unique places closed down such as Dragon Papa with their dragon beard candy) There are plenty of hidden gems. By Me Boba (next to the Fortune cookie with their unique Taiwan milk tea); Delicious Dim Sum (Stick rice dumplings / Shrimp Dumplings); Yummy Bakery. Little Swan is known for the Durian flavored crepe cake, I think Lady M is better down at Mountain View. Unfortunately, a lot of younger generations prefer to venture out to Sunset or drive down to San Mateo for food now.

[@TouristtoLocal]

We appreciate you taking the time to give these recommendations! It's a shame so many spots have closed recently. We'll have to try these!

[@ArekSuroboyo1]

6:32 wrong order. you should get the Baked BBQ Pork Buns instead of those steamed bbq pork buns. Their baked bbq pork buns are incredible!

[@TouristtoLocal]

Guess we need to go back!

[@ArekSuroboyo1]

@@TouristtoLocal Yes, their baked bbq pork buns are some of the best in the city. Also get their scallion buns, beef shumai, pork shumai and sesame ball. But their baked bbq pork buns are a must!

[@thedoneeye]

Oh god, I felt full just *watching* you guys eat the dim sum! You know what would've been great to go along with it? Maybe some Chinese Mai Tais over at the Li Po Lounge on Grant street! Pretty strong though. I've heard that one is amusing, two you'd better have 911 on speed dial, and three your next of kin. Anthony Bourdain loved that place!

[@TouristtoLocal]

Oh wow! That's a great recommendation! Man we miss Anthony Bourdain so much.

[@erniegutierrez2288]

I really enjoyed Chinatown last time. Ate at a restaurant called The Peninsular because Prez Obama had eaten there.. It pretty good but next time i'll visit Chong Qing. That spicy noodle soup looked really good!! Great vid. "Like"

[@TouristtoLocal]

Thanks for the recommendation! Glad you enjoyed our video!

[@storres1368]

🥂🥂🥂❤️❤️

[@TouristtoLocal]

Cheers!!

[@streettravelxxi]

people who are really from the city know that clement st and san bruno are the actual chinatowns of SF as well irving st and noriega st

[@ot7stan207]

From a native that is Chinese American - quit spewing nonsense. Chinatown is Chinatown - you're going to negate the historic significance of the neighborhood as an immigration hub where great things came from? Clement street has more chinese stores and restaurants yes but that isn't a chinatown. Clements origins came from a mix of Chinese and Russian immigrants in the Richmond district but that one strip of land is by no means a Chinatown.

[@WarmPillow-hs6kj]

@@ot7stan207 gah damn, I don’t think he meant to offend you.

[@chrisguerra9631]

Dude looks like Pat Smear from Foo Fighters

[@TouristtoLocal]

Haven't heard that one before!

[@MrSneaksful]

@@TouristtoLocal because he doesnt really look like Pat at all.

[@gallo1x1sg]

Are you guys from frisco?

[@TouristtoLocal]

Juliana is from Sacramento and Martín is from Cuernavaca, Mexico!

[@gallo1x1sg]

@@jamesblackable lol so what now

[@josephchristianroldan5114]

I'm trying to go here to buy some cheap ass stuff!

[@MrSneaksful]

Wonderful video, thank you. Crimes against Asians is up 300% since the pandemic so please be kind.

[@TouristtoLocal]

Glad you enjoyed it! Stop Asian Hate!

[@ninjapirate123]

It doesn't happen this often in Chinatown since there are lots of Asian people there

[@JohnLee-ib8wz]

Arm yourselves out there. Tourists beware.