[2024 Victoria Attraction] Travel Guide for Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site (Updated Dec)
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Address:
500 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4, Canada
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 hour
Victoria Chinatown
Chinatown is one of the oldest districts of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Many buildings date to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when reformers associated with Sun Yat-sen organised opposition to the Qing Dynasty from here.
Today Chinatown remains one of the best places to get Chinese food in the city and is a popular tourist destination.
Chinatown is just a short walk from the Inner Harbour, where float planes and helicopters from Vancouver and ferries from Washington State arrive, and not far from the cruiseship terminal.
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How to choose Victoria's nightlife
1. Victoria Chinatown: As one of the oldest Chinatowns in Canada, it is not only home to authentic Chinese restaurants, but also a great place for nightlife. You can enjoy food and experience different bars and nightclubs here at night.
2. Downtown Victoria: The downtown area offers a variety of nightlife options, from fine dining to lively bars. You can find the prosperity and vitality of Victoria here.
3. Ilha dos Aquarios: This island is not only a club, but also one of the highlights of Victoria's nightlife. It offers a variety of nightlife experiences for night owls with different tastes and styles.
4. Theaters and music venues: Victoria has a rich cultural life. You can attend various theater performances and music events at night to experience the local art atmosphere.
5. Night tour bus: A more relaxing way to explore Victoria's nightlife is to take a night tour bus, which is a convenient way to visit various attractions in the city.
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Victoria’s Chinatown
The Chinatown in Victoria, British Columbia is the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the second oldest in North America after San Francisco. Victoria's Chinatown had its beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century in the mass influx of miners from California to what is now British Columbia in 1858. It remains an actively inhabited place and continues to be popular with residents and visitors, many of whom are Chinese-Canadians. Victoria's Chinatown is now surrounded by cultural, entertainment venues as well as being a venue itself.
Chinatown is now conveniently just minutes away from other sites of interests such as the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Bay Centre, Empress Hotel, Market Square, and others.
The Royal British Columbia Museum states that it "was known for its maze of alleyways and courtyards, containing everything from movie theaters and restaurants to gambling dens.
Victoria's revitalized Chinatown is a popular area for tourists as well as for the artistic community. The focus is the 500–600 block of Fisgard Street, including famously narrow Fan Tan Alley, the old Chinese School and a small selection of historic buildings and Chinese businesses. Many historic buildings have been well preserved in Chinatown and also in the larger area it once occupied along Government Street, Herald Street, Store Street, and Pandora Avenue. The modern Chinatown continues to be a key component of Downtown Victoria with its many tourist attractions, hotels, bars, restaurants, movie theaters, services, and shopping areas. The district was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1995. It was considered as potential addition to Canada's tentative list of nominations to become a World Heritage Site, but has yet to be nominated.
Some of the tourist attractions of Chinatown are the previously mentioned Fan Tan Alley (originally a private walkway, now home to offices and retail shops), and its ornate gate, The Gate of Harmonious Interest. The stone lions that are part of the gate were built in Suzhou (Soochow), one of Victoria's sister cities.
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Experience a Different Chinese Culture | Victoria's Chinatown.
Hello everyone! 👋 Today, I'm going to take you to Victoria's Chinatown in Canada to experience the unique oriental charm and rich historical atmosphere. 🌆🎉
📍 Victoria's Chinatown is located in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the oldest Chinatowns in North America with a history of over 150 years. Walking here is like traveling through time and returning to the bustling old times.
🏮 Featured attractions:
1️⃣ Chinese archway: As soon as you enter Chinatown, the first thing that comes into view is the exquisite Chinese archway, symbolizing the profoundness of Chinese culture.
2️⃣ Historical buildings: There are many well-preserved historical buildings here, each telling a story from the past.
3️⃣ Food paradise: Don't forget to taste a variety of authentic Chinese snacks and innovative dishes, and let your taste buds enjoy a feast!
🎨 Cultural activities:
- The Spring Festival parade during the Spring Festival every year is very lively and attracts countless tourists.
- There are also various traditional handicraft displays and cultural lectures, allowing you to have a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
💡 Tips:
- Best time to visit: Spring and autumn, pleasant climate.
- Recommended route: Start from the archway and walk along Fisgard Street, don't miss any small shops and restaurants.
Come to Victoria's Chinatown and start an unforgettable cultural journey! 🚶♂️🚶♀️