As one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, Seattle's Chinatown-International District is rich with history and culture. For many years the Chinatown-International District has served as the cultural hub for Asian Americans in the area. The draw of the area is undeniable-from delectable Asian restaurants to unique specialty shops to the diverse heritage sites-there is truly something for everyone!

For your enjoyment, we have two articles regarding our history available:

A Brief History

Then & Now

And for more recent history, check out our mini-documentary on the colorful dragons that decorate our streets:

Building New Gateways

Should you be in town, there are also historical walking tours available!