London's Chinatown - One of the Best Chinatowns We Have Visited

We heard a lot of the Piccadilly District in London, therefore, we had it down as one of the places to visit on our trip to UK. While exploring the Piccadilly Circus district on foot, we also came across London’s Chinatown which is an area around Gerrard Street and Leman Street. Originated in the 18th century, Chinatown is one of the oldest areas of London and has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The London Chinatown is a sizable area with numerous restaurants and eateries serving up a diverse of authentic Asian dishes.

What we found different about the London Chinatown was how modern the shops looked and its lively atmosphere. Even though it was not the weekend, there were still lots of people, tourists and locals alike in a party mood hanging out in bars, restaurants, meeting friends on the streets, shopping on its street market, and souvenir stores or lining up at bakeries and food stalls to try some interesting street food. There were people riding on beautifully decorated wagon carriages converted from tricycles serenaded by music as they were driven through the bustling streets of Chinatown. We visited a few Chinatowns in North American cities, the London Chinatown was one of the best and fun one to visit! Two thumbs up! RT, Chinatown, London 022025