China Town

Behind the Edwardian Classical and Renaissance building facades are private interiors and secret passageways, concealed residents, remnants of opium factories, gambling dens, brothels. Founded during the Manchu or Qing (ch-ing) dynasty, Old Chinatown retains many gracious traditions and customs. Chinese festivals and celebrations along with the arts and recreation continue as they have for many generations. A century old Chinese School (est. 1909) runs full time and an ancient temple, herbal medicine shops, vegetable markets, music clubs and acupuncture clinics are among the services in this community.