Chinatown by goingsolo
You can find the official entrance to Chinatown at the intersection of Grant and Bush streets. Its just a short walk from Union Square, so if you're staying in this area, its best to walk over, especially since the traffic is so bad. Several bus lines also run to the area. Chinatown is a sprawling area that extends to the sidestreets bordering Grant Street. Here you will find a population of mostly Asians but also tourists and locals as well. There are tons of shops selling everything from touisty items to herbs and Asian statues. There are also numerous restaurants in the area, some of which are supposed to be pretty good and reasonable as well. Despite the near grid lock of the pedestrian streets, I enjoyed Chinatown and would recommend at least a brief walk through of the area. Its great for window shopping and for finding interesting items to bring home, such as teas and herbs designed to cure all ailments, even those you don't know that you have.
