Sydney’s Chinatown

Sydney’s Chinatown

Sydney’s Chinatown is located in the Haymarket district, at the southern end of Sydney’s central business district, nestled between Central Station and Darling Harbour. It is the largest Chinatown in Australia. Local Chinese often proudly say that Sydney’s Chinatown is larger than London’s, safer than Vancouver’s, and more vibrant than San Francisco’s.

The streets of Sydney’s Chinatown are lined with shops, all adorned with neon signs in both Chinese and English. Chinese restaurants are the most striking feature of Sydney’s Chinatown. Australians have a special fondness for Chinese cuisine, and for them, listening to melodious Chinese music, admiring the exquisite Chinese interior décor, and savoring delicious Chinese dishes are rare delights. Unlike other Chinatowns around the world, Sydney’s Chinatown is surrounded by numerous bars, so the nearby streets are under 24-hour CCTV surveillance to prevent disturbances caused by drunken behavior. Another highlight is its unique Chinese-style garden called “Friendship Garden,” where visitors can enjoy traditional Chinese landscaping and sample Chinese tea and snacks.

Every year during the Lunar New Year, the Chinatown area is filled with a strong Chinese atmosphere, featuring a grand parade that showcases Chinese culture through various performances. This event attracts many Sydney residents to come and watch.

Chinatown, Sydney

Must-visit reason: The largest Chinatown in Australia

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/region where the attraction is located: Australia

State/province where the attraction is located: New South Wales

City where the attraction is located: Sydney