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Chinatown

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (City Centre)
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Ranked #104 of 266 attractions in Sydney
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Traveller Description: Sydney’s multicultural Chinatown is the oldest and largest Chinatown in Australia. Chinatown runs north to Liverpool Street, east to Elizabeth... more »
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Newcastle, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Sydneys Chinatown is much like the others I've been to - lots of yum cha, dumplings and cheap shops. That said it is no worse than any other either. Close to town and Darling Harbour you can get some good food at reasonable prices and is an interesting diversion if walking back to the city from Darling Harbour.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

Great place to take a stroll and have some great food. Interesting to walk through the streets and absorb the culture ! The different stores and cafes are worth checking out. Also take time to check out Paddy's Market on Wednesdays and weekends!

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Narooma
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

I am probably jaundiced by the terrible meal I was served in a food court there; the chicken pieces just skin and bones. There is nothing to distinguish this area from any other 'Chinatown'.

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Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

As Americans, we were shocked at how expensive food is in Australia. To save money, you should go to this bustling Chinatown. There are easily +100 eateries in the few blocks comprising Chinatown. It is very easy to be tempted to eat at one of the street front restaurants. But, try a food court. Yes, a food court. There are... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

There's a good selection of Chinese food. I stayed really close to this area. Really enjoyed walking through this area.

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Sydney, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I haven't walked along the Chinatown area in a long while but went walking while waiting for a friend. I was amazed at the restaurants along the main strip as well as the food court. People were out having their dinner and the vibe is truly like a "Chinatown" with people standing around wanting you to try their restaurants. Shops... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

No matter your reason for being here or the time you visit, this is a great place to explore. The markets at the end have anything you can think of from tacky souvenirs, to hand crafted African wears and even fresh fruit and veg. The food section of the markets is a great place to source anything not mainstream for... More

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abitsmith
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

This is a proper Chinatown, like the one in Bangkok. Only it's Asiatown these days – Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Malaysian, Indonesian and especially Korean. I love the fact that nothing opens before 11am, so as to stay open most of the night.

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Baden, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

china town offers a large number of restaurants and food courts. Here you can get some freshly prepared meals with very good value. It is not only chinese food you can enjoy, but also japanese, thai, etc

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Newcastle, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Sydney's Chinatown has has far better range and quality of Chinese cuisine and feels less like a tourist trap or more like acutal Chinese cities I have visted.

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