Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce

(312) 326-5320

2169 S China Pl Ste B
Chicago, IL 60616 41.8539 -87.6344

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Neighborhoods: South Side, Armour Square, Armour Square (Chinatown)

Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce

CHINATOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Overview – An ornate arch and the massive On Leong Tong building at Wentworth and Cermak mark the center of Chinatown. Along with dozens of Chinese stores and restaurants, the ornamentation and construction methods give the area an Asian feel, and for some distance around commercial establishments evince their Chinese-American proprietorship and clientele. This location is the result of the On Leong Tong, a mutual-aid society, arranging for leases along Wentworth after the 1912 displacement of an earlier South Loop Chinatown. Since then, the community has grown in wealth and scope while…

3.5 Star Rating: Average

06/26/02

Lots to explore

by peterbehle_citysearch at Citysearch

Much of the touristy part of Chinatown is worn and ragged, but there's good stuff to be found and sights to see if you get off the main streets. Wander out to where the real people shop and eat and live. Parking is cheap in the big lot under The El station, but it can get filled early on weekends. Take the Red Line.

  • Pros: Plenty to see
  • Cons: Parking can be tough

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When to Go:

The neighborhood is home to several colorful festivals throughout the year. Probably the best known is Chinese New Year in January or February. The Lantern Festival (May) and Moon Festival (October) are also popular occasions.

Parking:

Finding street parking shouldn't be a problem mid-week, but during weekends or festivals you might want to use one of the pay lots along Wentworth. Many restaurants and stores will validate tickets from the lot on the 2100 block.

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