Vancouver's China Town

Chinatown was created in the 1880's and is rich with culture and traditions. Chinese new years here is a place to behold.

The first recognizable symbol that one will find in Chinatown is the "The Dynasty Bell". The Dynasty Bell in was given to the city by China's own Guangzhou city. The Bell rests on two crossbeams memorialising the early Chinese settlers in the Vancouver region. During Vancouver's early settlements, many Chinese settlers migrated to this land as well.

The Canadian Chinese Monument is a structure that recognizes the Chinese immigrants of the late 1800's and early 1900's. The first figure is a railway worker that represents the many Chinese men who built the railway system. The second statue represents the Canadian Chinese World War II soldiers who volunteered during war times.

One of the most popular structures is the Millennium Gate, it represents Chinatown's Eastern and Western cultures and celebrates its ethnicity.

If you are looking for a place to eat authentic Chinese cuisines, then Chinatown is the place to go. Or if you are looking to get a taste of Chinese culture, one can visit the many shops and boutiques. China town is a landmark of Vancouver recognized by all tourists.