Chinatown walking tour with Linda Lee and hosted 10 course Dim Sum luncheon

Chinatown is a city within a city; a historic maze of mysterious sights, where an ancient culture from the other side of the world survives and flourishes with remarkable authenticity.

Come with us and discover:

• Buildings of historical and architectural interest

Admire our pagoda style buildings and hear about their history.

• Herbal Pharmacy

Behold life prolonging ginseng root, pearl pills for beautiful skin, gecko lizards for energy.

• Fortune Cookie Factory

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

• Stockton Street Food Markets

Stroll among the freshest and most exotic foods in the Bay Area.

• Authentic Buddhist Temple

See the dazzling altars adorned with red lanterns, priceless gold antiques, and incense filled bronze urns.

• Waverly Place

Hear about the history of Chinatown’s most interesting alley full of temples, private clubs and secret societies.

• Chinese Language School

Find out how Chinese families keep alive language and cultural traditions for their children.

After your tour, relax and enjoy a fabulous 10 Course Dim Sum lunch at one of Chinatown’s most popular restaurants. Menu includes:

Deep Fried Minced Pork Dumpling

Pork and Shrimp Dumpling

Pan Fried Shrimp Cake

Steamed Shrimp and Cilantro Dumpling

Deep Fried Pork Dumpling

Steamed Barbecued Pork Bun

Crispy Snow Flower Shrimp Dumpling

Platter of Seasonal Vegetables

Chicken Chow Mein

Dessert: Sesame Ball filled with Bean Paste

Specialty Teas: Jasmine and Chrysanthemum Tea

Our guides set us apart from other tours. We don’t tell ourselves this; our repeat customers continue to make this claim. Knowledgeable, experienced, fun-loving and passionate about what we do, we hope that our enthusiasm will create memories that remain with you for a lifetime.

Linda Lee is the owner of All About Chinatown Tours, now in its 26th year.

Linda’s career in travel started at age four when she helped stamp brochures for her family’s travel and tour business in Chinatown, established in l957. Born and raised in Chinatown, extensive experiences as travel agency owner, tour leader to Asia, airlines sales rep, and director and executive officer of the Chinese Historical Society of America inspired Linda to create tours that allow visitors an insider’s view most people never see or hear about.