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Chinatowns in Asia

This is a WIP list and we have covered 35 Chinatown in 19 countries.

In Asia, we have covered 16 Chinatowns in 11 countries; Australia,Burma, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

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Archways are a common sight in many Chinatowns.

It is a visible marker that signals a Chinatown from a distance.

In our 2014 Chinatown archway poll, Bangkok Chinatown's archway was voted the most beautiful in Asia.

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16
Chinatowns in
Asia

12
Chinatowns in
Europe

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7
Chinatowns in
Americas

An A to Z list of the Chinatowns we covered to far.
It is a WIP and we will continue to add more Chinatowns so keep a look out!
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Bangkok Chinatown Cholon: Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) Chinatown Geylang Chinatown
 Jakarta Chinatown Karachi Chinatown
Thailand Vietnam Singapore Indonesia Pakistan
Established in 1782, when the Siam capital was shifted, Bangkok Chinatown or Yaowarat is one of the oldest Chinatowns in the world. A Chinatown that grew because of massacre of Chinese in. A new Chinatown in Singapore. It is the opposite of Official Chinatown; spontaneous, atmospheric and even authentic. One of the oldest Chinatowns in South East Asia. Well hiddden for the observant traveller to discover. A Chinatown that is not often heard of but yes, it does exist. No temples but lots of Chinese eating places and dentists.
kulalumpur chinatown luang prabang manila chinatown kobe chinatown
Kuala Lumpur Chinatown Luang Prabang Chinatown Malacca Chinatown Manila Chinatown Nankinmachi, 南京町, Kobe Chinatown
Malaysia Laos Malaysia Philippines Japan
A "double layer" Chinatown with pirated goods along traditional businesses behind it. A former Chinatown in the former capital of Laos and inside a UNSECO World Heritage Site. The oldest Chinatown in Malaysia and one of the few Chinatowns inside a UNSECO world heritage site. Founded in 1594, the Manila Chinatown is one of the earliest and largest Chinatown in South East Asia. Founded in 1868, it is not very big Chinatown but has one of the most beautiful archways in the world.
lebuh china perth chinatown archway singapore chinatown vientiane chinatown yangon chinatown
Penang Chinatown Perth Chinatown Singapore Chinatown Vientiane Chinatown Yangon Chinatown
Malaysia Australia Singapore Laos Burma
One of the oldest districts in Penang and one of the few Chinatowns within a UNSECO World Heritage site. The latest marker of Chinese presence in Western Australia. Created in 1822 by the British, this is the "Official" Chinatown of Singapore. It is one of the top tourist attraction in Singapore. A small Chinatown in central Vientiane set against the larger backdrop of new Chinese migrants from mainland China. Although it is not officially known as a Chinatown, it is the main area where the Overses Chinese in Yangon have lived, built social institutions and continue to do so.
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Yokohama Chinatown        
Japan        
Founded in 1859, it is the largest Chinatown in Japan and in Asia. It is also said to be the second largest Chinatown in the world.        

 

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