Certain parts were nicer then others. Be careful of some merchant trying to rip you off with overpriced jewelry (not anyone Chinese fyi). Lots of nice Chinese made pottery and jade jewelry.

Another really iconic location in San Francisco and we spent a few hours exploring the streets and having a good Chinese meal. Although there were plenty of places that really looked the same and were selling the same stuff, it was still pretty cool being in a pretty authentic China Town. Well worth a bit of time here.

A visit to Chinatown is a must if you are visiting SF. Chinatown is not very big and the best way to explore is to just wander. Saying that, a guide would be beneficial so you don’t miss anything or even an organised tour. It was very busy when we visited with both locals and tourists. Vibrant and bustling with an energetic vibe. Chinatown is open 24/7 although each shop opening times varied. It is one of SF most visited places and well worth a visit.

Always a fascinating place to visit. If you stay on the main Chinatown avenues the area was actually on the safe side. Wander through the little shops and partake of a genuine Chinese dinner at one of the highly rated restaurants.

We had a fun morning wandering around Chinatown, looking at the shops and restaurants, the Dragon Gate. Lovely little tea shops, and fun places to pick up cheap presents and souvenirs. Also some very authentic Chinese food shops with all kinds of dried food goods. Don't miss the Jade tea rooms - they do fantastic mango lassi and different drinks.

The neighborhoods in and around Chinatown are some of the coolest neighborhoods in the city! I am so happy I got to explore the city on my own for a few days. The neighborhood was safe and busy with the hustle and bustle of the normal day. I was able to get lost in the neighborhood and just absorb all of the energy!

Our awesome Chinese friend who grew up in San Francisco took us to OLD China Town. Showed us all the shops, best places for dim sum, groceries, new foods and shopping. Introduced us to shops with dried ingredients for making broths "like mom used to make". Be adventurous! We ordered dim sum pieces not found in our home region and tried succulent duck. Our friend showed us the old shops that closed and why. Famous bakery (closed during our visit), famous textiles shop for exclusive fabrics and stores for specialty gowns. Fantastic prices. Our host advised us that haggling is expected culturally, but it didn't feel right considering the quality, affordability, service (suggesting and offering more options, discounts, specials) and friendliness of all the shops and staff. We could have spent more time exploring. We barely saw a fraction of the shops and wares available. Plan several hours-half a day to really appreciate.

We had heard all sorts of bad things about San Francisco and its homeless problems, but had a few hours to kill before our late afternoon flight home. We drove into the city and walked around a bit, including Chinatown. The sidewalks were clean, we saw only a few homeless people, and Chinatown hasn't changed much in the 50+ years we've been visiting. Lots of the same touristy souvenir stores, shops full of unidentifiable foods and many restaurants, which we unfortunately did not have time to try. Will go back soon!

We enjoyed our early morning in Chinatown, though many shops had not yet opened (some open at 11am). We finished with mid-morning dim sum. In the meantime we checked out alleyways, the fortune cookie factory and a couple of playgrounds (Willie Woos being much the better for kids to play as the one in Portsmouth Square is overrun with adults doing exercises and is more urban and less attractive). We enjoyed strolling around and if you continue to California Street you can get classic cable car views down the hill to downtown.

Beautiful neighborhood of the city, very busy, wonderful people, great shopping, & authentic Asian food. Items in stores don't see anywhere else. Grant Avenue has lined the street back & forth with Asian Lanterns , so beautiful ⛩️