The Fighting History of San Francisco Chinatown

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WELCOME TO CHINATOWN!
The rough and tumble (and sometimes chilling) stories of the world’s most famous Chinatown.
You’ll experience the rough and tumble tales of San Francisco’s gold rush era, the Chinese immigrant experience, Bruce Lee, racism, the Tong Wars, the socioeconomic realities of human trafficking, political corruption, the drug trade, prostitution, and the modern era gang wars. You’ll explore Chinatown’s alleys and streets where it all happened.
You’ll gain amazing insight on the past and how it connects to the present.
And maybe, just maybe, you’ll discover a deeper appreciation for not only the Chinese immigrant experience but also what it means to be human.

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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: San Francisco, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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WELCOME TO CHINATOWN!
The rough and tumble (and sometimes chilling) stories of the world’s most famous Chinatown.
You’ll experience the rough and tumble tales of San Francisco’s gold rush era, the Chinese immigrant experience, Bruce Lee, racism, the Tong Wars, the socioeconomic realities of human trafficking, political corruption, the drug trade, prostitution, and the modern era gang wars. You’ll explore Chinatown’s alleys and streets where it all happened.
You’ll gain amazing insight on the past and how it connects to the present.
And maybe, just maybe, you’ll discover a deeper appreciation for not only the Chinese immigrant experience but also what it means to be human.

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Stop At: Chinatown, Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108

If you are a fan of history or you’re skeptical and think it’s way too touristy, we promise, the research and storytelling you’ll experience on our tours will transcend all expectations and will delight San Francisco locals and tourists alike.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co, 56 Ross Aly, San Francisco, CA 94108-1204

You’ll explore Chinatown’s alleys and streets where it all happened. You’ll gain amazing insight on the past and how it connects to the present. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll discover a deeper appreciation for not only the Chinese immigrant experience but also what it means to be human . We’ll start our walking tour outside a local coffee shop on the edge of Chinatown and talk for a few minutes before heading into Chinatown. We’ll cover about 1.5 miles total so wear comfortable walking shoes. Total tour time is 2 hours.

Duration: 1 hour



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