Chinatown

Macclesfield Street, London W1D 5BW, United Kingdom. (Open Map)
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Description

Visitors passing through the grand red-pillared gate northwest of Leicester Square will find themselves in a world far removed from conventional London. Chinatown's quaint atmosphere is illuminated by the red lanterns that hang from the street lamps, while the Chinese script on the street signs is a hint of the exotic array of noodle shops, Asian supermarkets and restaurants that await. Although not as expansive as the Chinatowns of other global cities, London's version is nevertheless bustling, offering a vibrant snapshot of cultures from the Far East.