Lots of restaurants and shops. Fun to walk around right off the cable car route. Shops featured many things unique to China why others were heavy on the souvenirs good place to spend a couple of hours

Maybe it was the time of year but we were mildly disappointed. The area seems dirty and tacky now. There are so many little shops selling junkie souvenirs. If that is how it is year round it is not really worth the visit.

Not only one of the oldest and largest but I think the best Chinatown in the US. Colorful and unique atmosphere and fun place to visit. A visit to San Francisco should include experiencing this neighborhood. Although it is a challenge to find a restaurant that gets consistently good reviews, having dinner in Chinatown on one of your nights in the city is a must when visiting San Francisco. Easy to reach off the cable car line either from the California line or get off at Powell and Washington.

Certain parts were nicer then others. Be careful of some merchant trying to rip you off with overpriced jewelry (not anyone Chinese fyi). Lots of nice Chinese made pottery and jade jewelry.

Another really iconic location in San Francisco and we spent a few hours exploring the streets and having a good Chinese meal. Although there were plenty of places that really looked the same and were selling the same stuff, it was still pretty cool being in a pretty authentic China Town. Well worth a bit of time here.

A visit to Chinatown is a must if you are visiting SF. Chinatown is not very big and the best way to explore is to just wander. Saying that, a guide would be beneficial so you don’t miss anything or even an organised tour. It was very busy when we visited with both locals and tourists. Vibrant and bustling with an energetic vibe. Chinatown is open 24/7 although each shop opening times varied. It is one of SF most visited places and well worth a visit.

Always a fascinating place to visit. If you stay on the main Chinatown avenues the area was actually on the safe side. Wander through the little shops and partake of a genuine Chinese dinner at one of the highly rated restaurants.

We had a fun morning wandering around Chinatown, looking at the shops and restaurants, the Dragon Gate. Lovely little tea shops, and fun places to pick up cheap presents and souvenirs. Also some very authentic Chinese food shops with all kinds of dried food goods. Don't miss the Jade tea rooms - they do fantastic mango lassi and different drinks.

The neighborhoods in and around Chinatown are some of the coolest neighborhoods in the city! I am so happy I got to explore the city on my own for a few days. The neighborhood was safe and busy with the hustle and bustle of the normal day. I was able to get lost in the neighborhood and just absorb all of the energy!

Our awesome Chinese friend who grew up in San Francisco took us to OLD China Town. Showed us all the shops, best places for dim sum, groceries, new foods and shopping. Introduced us to shops with dried ingredients for making broths "like mom used to make". Be adventurous! We ordered dim sum pieces not found in our home region and tried succulent duck. Our friend showed us the old shops that closed and why. Famous bakery (closed during our visit), famous textiles shop for exclusive fabrics and stores for specialty gowns. Fantastic prices. Our host advised us that haggling is expected culturally, but it didn't feel right considering the quality, affordability, service (suggesting and offering more options, discounts, specials) and friendliness of all the shops and staff. We could have spent more time exploring. We barely saw a fraction of the shops and wares available. Plan several hours-half a day to really appreciate.