Discount Chinatown Tours.
When: Any Saturday 10:00am-11:00am, May 25–August 31, 2019 Tours are 90 minutes.
Where: Tour starts at Chinatown Square 2126 S. Archer Ave. Consider taking the Water Taxi to Chinatown. To redeem your voucher and schedule your tour, please call 312-842-1988 or e-mail tours@chicagocci.com 48 hours in advance of your desired date of the tour. You must reserve at least 48 hours in advance.
Full Price: $20 | Our Price: $10 (plus fee)
Learn the stories behind Chinatown’s beautiful buildings and sites on this 90-minute walking tour that will take you through the history of the neighborhood and the people who have populated it through the years. Not only will your tour be authentic but your fee goes to benefit their organization.
Description
Learn the stories behind Chinatown’s beautiful buildings and sites on this 90-minute walking tour that will take you through the history of the neighborhood and the people who have populated it through the years. You’ll visit historic Wentworth Avenue, the magnificent Chinatown Gate, admire the Nine Dragon Wall and other works of art, plus visit temples, churches, parks and more. Along the way, your guide will recommend the best shops so you can come back and grab some souvenirs after the tour.
Highlights include:
- historic Wentworth Avenue
- Chinatown Gate
- Nine Dragon Wall and other works of art
- Landmark On-Leong Merchants Association (Pui Tak Center today)
- St. Therese Catholic Church
- Chinese Zodiac Square
- Chinese Marble Lions
- Four Greatest Inventions of ancient Chinese, Chinatown Mural, etc.
Dress: Casual clothing is recommended. Please wear comfortable shoes. The walking distance is about 5-6 short blocks for an hour. You will also need to take off your shoes when visiting a Buddhist Temple.
