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Chinatown: chinatown!
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  • By willy_wonka on March 17, 2005
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  • welcome to china town - Sydney
    welcome to china town
    by willy_wonka
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    sydney's china town is pretty large, and having been to many of the world's china towns, i can say its quite a good one. lot's of restaurants, shops selling cheapo (read that as crappy) made in china products, and alot of speciality shops dealing with acupuncture, herbs etc. a cool place to walk around and check out sydney's large chinese community.

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    Chinatown: Chinatown
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  • Updated By Gypsystravels on December 16, 2007
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    The "Gate" of Chinatown
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    Chinatown in Sydney is quite small compared to other Chinatown's I've been to around the world, nonetheless, it is quite charming and a great place to find some inexpensive food.

    We walked along the main street, spotted at a few novelty stores, and decided to have a nice lunch here in Chinatown.

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    Chinatown: You might as well check out Chinatown
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  • Updated By pchamlis on July 24, 2005
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  • Street scene in Sydney's Chinatown area - Sydney
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    Chinatown area
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    I have a question for my friends in Beijing, Shanghai and Taipei...... do YOU enjoy visiting "Chinatown" in foreign countries? I guess I never really thought about it from that perspective. I've never known of a foreign country having an "Americantown". OK, back to the tip....

    While certainly not as large as the Chinatown entities in San Francisco or New York City, Sydney's Chinatown still offers a different look from its other neighborhoods. Along with the usual collection of small eateries, you'll find various shops and markets designed for both tourists and local residents.

    My visit to Sydney's Chinatown was a first for me......it's the first time I've ever visited a Chinatown without buying something. But, it's no big surprise.... we were there kind of early, before everything was really up and running. ; )

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  • Address: South and West of Liverpool @ George Streets
  • Directions: From Hyde Park, SW....walk west on Liverpool, until you reach George Street. Turn left. Chinatown is basically for the next few blocks in that general direction.

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    Chinatown: China town sydney
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  • By mallyak on May 1, 2008
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  • Chinatown - Sydney
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    Sydney's Chinatown is a colourful mixture of asian culture, shopping and cuisine. The area's distinctly oriental architecture, street lanterns and archways confirm it as a showpiece for Australian Chinese culture.
    In more recent years Chinatown has extended from the bounds of Dixon, Hay and Sussex Streets to encompass a much larger area bounded by George Street in the east and Darling Harbour in the west. The spatial expansion of Chinatown is complemented by the influx of east asian immigrants bringing with them exotic cooking styles and cuisines. The eateries in Chinatown serve up authentic asian dishes throughout the day until 4am in some cases. The food halls leave a little to be desired with respect to ambience but they make up for their shortcomings through being particularly good for their variety of dishes and exceptionaly reasonable prices.


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    Chinatown: Chinatown
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  • Updated By robertgaz on September 19, 2007
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  • Chinatown entrance - Sydney
    Chinatown entrance
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    Sydney's Chinatown is a colourful mixture of Asian culture, shopping and cuisine. There is distinct Oriental architecture with colourful street lanterns and archways at the entrances.

    The eateries around Chinatown serve up authentic Asian dishes throughout the day and all the way until 4am in some cases.

    Unfortunately I didn't truly get to experience the local atmosphere because most of the shops were closed during my visit which happened to coincide with the 2007 APEC Summit.

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  • Address: Near the CBD
  • Phone: +612 9267 8891
  • Directions: Chinatown is an easy 15 minute walk from Central railway station and is bounded by George Street in the east and Darling Harbour in the west..
  • Website: http://www.chinatownsydney.com.au/
  • Other Contact: email:inquiry@chinatown.com.au

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    Chinatown: Shopping in China Town
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  • Updated By Sweetberry1 on August 23, 2003
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    China Town Store..
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    Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed with my intended shopping in China Town.. and left without buying anything.
    I asked the salesgirl about an item I was going to purchase, and she replied something, in a very rude manner, offering no information, and walking off in a huff...
    I just couldn't believe the girl's attitude.. ;-/

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  • Address: China Town

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    Chinatown: Chinese New Year
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  • By leffe3 on July 4, 2005
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  • Chinatown - Sydney
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    For one week in February every year, Chinatown and parts of the CBD are taekn over by the Chinese community to celebrate the new year. Various celebrations take place, but the mainstay is the Parade through the streets, culminating in the 'end of the road' at Darling Harbour.

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    Chinatown: Sydney's Chinatown
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  • Updated By M0B1US on November 28, 2002
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  • Chinese gate at the bottom of Sussex St and Hay St - Sydney
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    Sussex St and Hay St
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    All Chinatowns around the World buzz with activity and Sydney's is no exception. This vibrant region is in constant motion day and night as people swarm into it's many fine and inexpensive restaurants, food stalls and grocery shops. Just across in the Market City complex above Paddy's Market is the huge 800-seater Kam Fook restaurant, which is Australia's largest! I have eaten there, but I only had a distinctly average time there...

    The large and frenetic fruit and veg market behind Paddy's Market is also dominated by Chinese vendors and a great place to stock up on cheap greens. As well as hosting this, Market City is also the home of a great asian food court and the in-house Readings Cinema plays at least one asian language movie at any time.

    Although this is Chinatown, this area is also a haven for other Asian cultures sure as the Vietnamese, South Koreans, Japanese and the nearby 'Thai town'. Also as a rather strange twist, the Chinatown area is also home to the lively Spanish Quarter.

    If you fancy escaping the hustle and bustle of Chinatown, why not pop into the tranquil Chinese Gardens and sip an exquisite Jasmine Tea as you relax.

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  • Address: Sussex St
  • Directions: Bordered by George St, Market City and Darling Harbour, Chinatown centres on Dixon St Mall.
  • Website: http://www.totaltravel.com/localguides/chinatown

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    Chinatown: Once upon a Chinese Garden
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  • Updated By iandsmith on April 11, 2006
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  • Gurr and the dragon - Sydney
    Gurr and the dragon
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    The Chinese Garden of Friendship was created for Australia's Bicentenary in 1988, symbolising the closeness of the relationship. Situated neatly between Chinatown and Darling Harbour, it offers a delightful contrast to the concrete jungle surrounding it.
    I've tried to include some of the variety you'll find there.
    Firstly, there's the Gurr (Pavilion of Clear View) with Dragon Rock in the pond. These two items seem to be begging for your attention just about wherever you are in the garden.
    In the second pic is the rock forest, reflecting the tragic story of the Dancing Maiden Ashima and the Landlord. Though she drowns, her spirit is transformed into a dancing rock.
    In pic 3 are some of the many carp you'll notice in the pond.
    Pic 4 is Penjing, meaning "tray scenery", a Chinese art of creating a minature landscape. The oldest tree here dates to 1932.
    Pic 5 gives you some idea of the types of traditional sculptures you'll find scattered throughout the garden though the area adjacent to the Chamber of Clear Rhythm offers this particular example.
    The garden is open every day except Xmas Day from 9.30 to 5.00

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  • Address: Between Chinatown and Darling Harbour
  • Phone: 9281 6863
  • Directions: When I was there it cost about 6 Aussie dollars for adults.
  • Website: chinesegarden@shfa.nsw.gov.au

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    Chinatown: Enter the dragon
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  • Updated By iandsmith on April 11, 2006
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    Checking things out
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    The dragon is an important cultural symbol to the Chinese and so it seems appropriate that the one animal (apart from birds, particularly ibis [see pic 5]) that you will see lots of at the Chinese Garden of Friendship is the Australian Bearded Dragon, a fairly common lizard throughout the land of Oz.
    In Chinese mythology dragons are seen as benevolent guardians and are associated with good fortune. The Dragon Rock seen in pictures 2 and 3 draws your eye whenever you are adjacent to the Lake of Brightness.
    One spot I particularly liked was the waterfall, strangely without any special title, just a waterfall, that's all. Its boisterous tone is such a relief from the drone of the city outside the walls that it has an immediate relaxing effect upon you.

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  • Address: Darling Harbour
  • Directions: Near Chinatown

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