Chinatown History and Culture Tour

Explore the rich history and culture of Chicago's Chinatown in this 90-minute walking tour filled with stories and fun facts.

By Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute 芝加哥中国文化院

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Friday, June 21 · 10 - 11:30am CDT

Location

2100 S Wentworth Ave

2100 South Wentworth Avenue Chicago, IL 60616

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

    • Do you know the current Chinatown is NOT the original Chinatown?
    • Do you know why Chinese worship dragons?
    • Do you know there is a Buddhist Temple in Chinatown?

    Join us to on this fun 90-minute tour with lots of stories to see why Chinatown is one of the best neighborhoods in Chicago.

    The tour includes the following attractions: historical commercial Wentworth Avenue, Chinatown Gate, Nine Dragon Wall, landmark Pui Tak Center (former On-Leong Merchants Association building), Chinese Buddhist Temple, St. Therese Catholic Church, Chinese Zodiac Square, Chinese Marble Lions, Four Greatest Inventions of ancient Chinese, Chinatown Mural, and Ping Tom Memorial Park.

    When: 10 a.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday (with some exceptions)

    Where: Meet at 2100 S Archer Ave., in front of Chinatown Library

    Cost: $25/adult, $15/Child (6-12), Free for Children Under 6.

    Parking: Chinatown Parking Lot is located at the intersection of Archer Ave. and Wentworth Ave. There are some street parking as well.

    Public Transportation: Red Line Chinatown/Cermak Station is right in Chinatown or bus #62 and #21 come through Chinatown. You may also arrive or leave Chinatown by taking Chicago Water Taxi.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is your cancellation policy

    Refund can be issued 24 hours prior to the tour. No cancellation on the same day of the tour. No refund to the charges by the Eventbrite platform.

    What if it rains?

    We offer the tours rain or shine. But reserve the rights to cancel the tour if the weather may pose harm to our guides. We will try our best to give registered guests advance notice if we have to cancel the tour.

    How much walking is required

    There is about 8-9 short block walking during the 90-minute tour. The first 60 minutes is about 4-5 blocks walk.

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    Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute 芝加哥中国文化院

    Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute is dedicated to promoting Chinese culture in Chicago as well as cultural exchange between Chicago and China. We offer the original Chinatown Chinatown Walking Tours and Food Tour, Chinese cultural workshops such as dumpling making, kite coloring, paper-cutting, Taichi, etc. We also offer professional translation and cross-cultural training programs.

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