Chinatown
Chinatown
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permia
Ireland66,030 contributions
Jun 2023
A colourful architectural arch and gateway that’s highly ornate and embellished leads into a distinctive district. Replete with eateries and colourful flourishes, it was rewarding a visit.
Had assumed that the grand gateway was quite old so somewhat surprising that it was completed and unveiled only during the Chinese New Year of 2000.
Interesting to learn that it’s the area with the longest lasting Chinese residency in Europe. Everything about it is characteristically Chinese, decorative doorways, businesses and restaurants.
Had assumed that the grand gateway was quite old so somewhat surprising that it was completed and unveiled only during the Chinese New Year of 2000.
Interesting to learn that it’s the area with the longest lasting Chinese residency in Europe. Everything about it is characteristically Chinese, decorative doorways, businesses and restaurants.
Written 5 July 2023
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graham198
Liverpool, UK9,793 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Went to see the celebration to mark the Chinese New Year, there were parades, dragons, stalls and food. The atmosphere was great despite the wind and rain. It did not put people off, there were large crowds clearly enjoying themselves. We really enjoyed it. Fab.
Written 26 January 2020
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Lorraine
5 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We have visited today around 3pm. There was nothing open and just looked like a rundown town. Granted the gate and statutes were lovely but don't bother making a special trip. Other tourists shared our disappointment. Just metal shutters on buildings and not a lot going on
Written 26 May 2023
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923Dan
Swindon, UK3,003 contributions
May 2022
Walking back to the Ferry, took a walk through Liverpool's Chinatown.
Sadly, not a lot to see - apart from the arch.
Very few restaurants open during the day - i counted 2!
Compared to Manchester nearby which is excellent, Liverpool has very little going for it.
Sadly, not a lot to see - apart from the arch.
Very few restaurants open during the day - i counted 2!
Compared to Manchester nearby which is excellent, Liverpool has very little going for it.
Written 23 June 2022
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bearvcva
Singapore, Singapore46 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Very disappointed . Despite its grand gate, Liverpool Chinatown has seen better days. The bare remaining restaurants were deserted and gaudy and most of the other stores were shuttered and everything was in disrepair and debilitated. Worst Chinatown experience we have had. Great letdown and we felt really sad because the place looks like its heyday is long gone. If looking for asian cuisine, head for Renshaw street instead. We found really good food options there.
Written 17 July 2024
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aminuk2015
Glasgow, UK158 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Was looking forward to exploring Liverpool's Chinatown expecting there to be plenty of authentic restaurants and shops. Unfortunately couldn't be further from the truth. There is literally nothing there, the few restaurants looked run down or closed, and only one Chinese shop seemed to exist. It is still worth a visit to see the wonderful arch donated from Shanghai which makes a great photo opportunity. It is such a shame that the local population have not made more of the area. It would be great if there was a small museum dedicated to telling the history of the Chinese and what they brought to Liverpool and how they served in the war etc. (this information is shown in the Museum of Liverpool but could be made so much more of in Chinatown).
Written 13 October 2018
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SianyEvans
38 contributions
Jul 2018 • Business
I am a massive fan of China Town in London and was excited to discover one in Liverpool. To my disappointment I was welcomed by rude staff and derogatory language. Arriving at the first restaurant,we were told we had to wait 15min for a table, which is fine, then we said we will pop down the road and on walking out, the staff member shouted, "fu*k off". I was beyond shocked and continued walking. Following down the road, the third place we popped in to tried to charge us 10% service charge for our order. It says notching about this on the menu (other than if you use a karaoke room- which we were not in). She rudely said, well I'm telling you now you will have a 10% charge. However, locals next to us said they don't pay this service charge. Ridiculous. So we left yet again. I honestly would not recommend China Town in Liverpool. So disappointed.
Written 28 July 2018
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Ian G
Chester, UK205 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
London's Chinatown is world-famous and worth a visit with wonderful restaurants and lively streets. Liverpools version is a rundown slum street or two on the edge of the city which is also pretty scruffy. Not even worth a detour - if you read Michelin!
Written 21 July 2011
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK828,830 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
We were in town on a real ale pub tour and had been to several pub's on Dale Street and decided to head over to this area of the city,we had been to THE YARDBIRD BAR ( Berry Street ) and THE GRAPES PUB ( Roscoe Street ) when we decided to have a look into Chinatowm.
In our early year's of going to Liverpool for a night out we alway's ended up here,usually in WONG'S ,it was part of our night out.
Going there now it has changed a little ,the arch is still breathtaking,nice restaurant's but not as many ,shop's more aimed at the tourist but it is still nice to go for an hour or so
As we were here we popped into CHILLI CHILLI for a meal,superb service ,great meal and great price.
I think this is one of the oldest Chinatown's in Europe,and it is still well worth visiting.
If your visiting Liverpool i would most certainly put it on the "to go" list.
In our early year's of going to Liverpool for a night out we alway's ended up here,usually in WONG'S ,it was part of our night out.
Going there now it has changed a little ,the arch is still breathtaking,nice restaurant's but not as many ,shop's more aimed at the tourist but it is still nice to go for an hour or so
As we were here we popped into CHILLI CHILLI for a meal,superb service ,great meal and great price.
I think this is one of the oldest Chinatown's in Europe,and it is still well worth visiting.
If your visiting Liverpool i would most certainly put it on the "to go" list.
Written 3 July 2015
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jbhmneto
Belo Horizonte, MG122 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
An ugly and dirty part of the city. The place isn't safe and I almost was theft by two drugged guys, who threatene robber my cam.
Runnaway from this part of Liverpool.
Runnaway from this part of Liverpool.
Written 3 October 2013
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None in Chinatown to my knowledge my friend
Written 15 May 2019
Hi, can anyone recommend a decent restaurant in Chinatown?
Written 29 April 2017
Hi, is this within walking distance from the albert docks and easy to find?
Written 16 May 2015
Hi, yes it's an easy walk , follow the tourist signposts.
Written 17 May 2015
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