Chinatown

Chinatown is situated in Haymarket, between Central Station and Darling Harbour and is Australia's largest Chinatown.

Chanatown Quick Facts:

• Southern part of the Sydney CBD
• Situated in and around Dixon Street, Haymarket, between Central Station and Darling Harbour
• Australia's largest Chinatown
• Current location since the 1920s

• Features of Chinatown:
  • Paifang (traditional Chinese architectural) at each end
  • Numerous Chinese restaurants
  • You can get Yum Cha for breakfast and lunch
  • Many restaurants stay open late till 3 or 4 am in the morning
  • A sculpture made from a dead tree trunk; named Golden Water Mouth - a symbol of luck for the community
  • Market City - famous for affordable designer fashion with over 30 factory clearance outlets, restaurants, cafes, gourmet food specialists and a food court with a licensed bar offers cuisine from all over the world, over 100-retail shops including Australia's largest Yum Cha restaurant.
  • February festivities celebrating the Chinese New Year.
  • September - The Moon Festival, in mid Autumn during the Equinox.

Getting Around

• Chinatown is an easy 15 minute walk from Central railway station.
• The Metro Light Rail stops at nearby Paddy’s Markets.
• Chinatown is within easy walking distance of Darliing Harbour.

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