IATG invites you to join Chinatown Walking Tour Private Tour
About this event
Join us for two hour walking tour exploring Sydney's Chinatown.
Delight in the color, sounds and oriental culture of Sydney’s Chinatown.
Our tour will be hosted by a founder of 'Soul of Chinatown', a community group that preserves the culture, history and tradition of Sydney’s Chinatown and its community, but also looks to the future.
Chinatowns’ can be found in almost all major cities in the world. Restaurants, red lanterns, pagodas and lion gates are the typical images of a Chinatown. Historical Chinatowns are usually connected to the Chinese immigrant experience in the West. A century ago, Chinatowns were ethnic enclaves for Chinese migrants who sought refuge from racial discrimination in their host countries.
By the 1980s, Chinatowns were no longer ethnic ghettoes, but popular destinations for local and international tourists. On this tour learn more about how Sydney’s Chinatown has emerged and evolved.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Chinatown, Sydney.
Chinatown
Chinatown is a significant place for Chinese-Australians, Asian-Australians and Sydneysiders from all walks of life.
'Soul of Chinatown' was founded by Hayden Wong, Kevin Cheng and Peter Wong in 2021, it aims to inspire and foster positive change in Chinatown through advocacy, community and storytelling.
There are plans in progress to open a Museum of Chinese in Australia in the old Haymarket Library building on George Street, which will help keep the old stories of Chinatown alive. At the other end of Chinatown, next to Darling Square and only a few blocks from Dixon Street, is the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
Cost
The tour cost is $25 for Professional and $30 for Affiliates [No refunds available]
Stay on after the walk and enjoy a traditional Cantonese meal at the Emperor's Garden Restaurant, should finish dinner by 6.30pm.
RSVP close Monday 13 February and numbers are limited to 20 so act quickly to secure your place on tour.
Event host: Gaille (M) 0414 885 619 (E) gailledargan@gmail.com