Meet at Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, 660 California St., to begin your walking tour of Chinatown’s most popular sights and hidden locales. Your guide will highlight the history and culture of Chinatown, explaining how the remarkable authenticity of ancient Chinese culture has been preserved and celebrated in a must-visit San Francisco attraction.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown’s outdoor living room and the birthplace of San Francisco’s first American flag, first public school, and first cable car line.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stroll among the freshest and most exotic foods in the Bay Area at the Stockton Street Food Markets.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We’ll sample these “wise crackers” and watch how it’s done.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

At this exotic dried goods store, you’ll see ginseng, bird’s nests, gecko lizards, fish bladders, sea cucumbers, abalone and more and hear about what these foods can do for you.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Admire architectural details; hear about the history of secret institutions on Waverly Place; and time permitting, visit a secluded Buddhist temple.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stationery store? Party goods supply store? Come with us to discover exactly what this store sells and why.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

View the East West Bank building for an example of pagoda style architecture, common in Asia. But what was here before the bank? At this stop, you’ll understand the complexity of the Chinese language, both spoken and written.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free