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Chinatown

A dense historic neighborhood in central San Francisco.

Children play in an urban playground on a clear blue day. Major features are a large structure with a curved yellow slide and a dragon-shaped play structure.

Photo by Michael Baker · CC-BY-4.0

About this area

San Francisco's Chinatown is one of North America's oldest and best-known Chinese enclaves. Its dense blocks include civic spaces and parks serving residents and visitors.

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Neighborhood names and boundaries vary by source. This site’s area groupings support browsing and are not official boundaries.

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