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I Went Exploring in LA Chinatown and Found These Hidden Gems

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πŸ‘οΈ 35K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 20:51
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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is the main gate to chinatown's Central Plaza dating back to the 1930s when this was considered New Chinatown

the modern Chinatown in Los Angeles is in what's known as the San Gabriel Valley sometimes people abbreviate it as the sgv

if you're looking for probably chinatown's most famous restaurant it's in uh this Far East Plaza right here and it's not Chinese food it is dun dun dun drum roll please it is Howland raay hot Nashville style chicken sandwiches

the areas of Chinatown ala Street Union Station Little Tokyo uh those are all pretty uh solid and decent neighborhoods to explore

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Visit Chinatown on weekdays to avoid crowds and see the shops clearly
βœ“Use parking garages instead of street parking to avoid towing
βœ“Explore the San Gabriel Valley for the best Chinese food, especially dim sum

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Safety in downtown LA β€” Explore during the day; Chinatown and nearby areas like Union Station and Little Tokyo are solid neighborhoods
Crowds on weekends β€” Visit on weekdays or early mornings to avoid heavy foot traffic

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the hidden gems in LA's Chinatown?
QHow can I navigate and park in Chinatown?
QWhere can I find the best Chinese food in the LA area?

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Chinatown Los Angeles was founded in the 1850s by Chinese immigrants who came to California during the Gold Rush. The neighborhood quickly grew as more Chinese immigrants arrived in search of work and opportunities. Chinatown was once a thriving commercial and residential district, but it began to decline in the mid-20th century due to factors such as urban renewal and freeway construction. However, in recent years, Chinatown has experienced a resurgence and is now a popular tourist destination. Central Plaza is the heart of Chinatown and is a popular spot for people-watching and enjoying the sights and sounds of the neighborhood. βœ… You might enjoy watching my tour of Little Tokyo: https://youtu.be/nqBPehTR35M βœ… Or the rest of my series on Los Angeles: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-KpaZG7l8jjT6Hjmg3SUFgP πŸ’‘ Yellow Productions on Social Media: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/YellowProductionsTravel INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/yellowwproductions/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/chrisraney πŸ’‘ Meet the Yellow Productions Team: OCgirl (behind the camera): https://www.instagram.com/ocgirl.notebook/ Yusaku (in the editing studio): https://www.instagram.com/yusaku_otagiri/ The Princess (in the playground): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KMPZF0v8pGR6ZN8QToJXg πŸ”” BUSINESS INQUIRIES: chris@yellow-productions.com βœ”οΈ Explore more of my content on my 2nd channel, the Office Survival Guide: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkeyiJNicoE7FMIwNvcsZ8g πŸ˜€ Yellow Productions Merchandise: https://shop.yellow-productions.com/ πŸ“’ Check out my blog: http://yelloww.net πŸš€ My travel video gear: Sony FDR-AX53 4K Handycam: http://amzn.to/2hYePVc Sony ECMW1M Wireless Microphone: http://amzn.to/2gQKDGG Pacsafe LS250 Anti-theft Shoulder Bag: http://amzn.to/2h0YCNt πŸš€ My walking tour gear: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: https://amzn.to/3xuRcZg DJI Mic: https://amzn.to/3IzSbh1 DJI OM 4 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3cCCQLC DJI OM 6 Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3lOubh4 πŸš€ My live stream and studio gear: Sony A7SIII Camera: https://amzn.to/3rYY5NS​ Sony ECM-B1M Microphone: https://amzn.to/3tx3cFl