This heart of New Chinatown is officially called Central Plaza, but many refer to it, confusingly, as "Old Chinatown," since this square is the oldest and most historic part of the entire neighborhood. It is the only planned Chinatown in the entire U.S., as opposed to other cities where neighborhoods were organically formed as Chinese immigrants moved in. It's about a block southeast of the current border of New Chinatown and helps to round out an experience exploring the neighborhood with the historical backdrop of Chinese Americans in Los Angeles.Ĭentral Plaza was the first part of "New Chinatown" to be constructed and dedicated in 1938.
The only remaining building from the original Chinatown is the Garnier Building, now located within El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Site, which is home to the Chinese American Museum. If you're coming from another part of the city, the nearby Chinatown metro station on the gold line is a convenient entry point to avoid driving in.Ĭhinatown encompasses less than a square mile bordered by Main Street to the East, Yale Street to the west, Cesar Chavez to the south, and Bernard Street to the north.Īlso known as New Chinatown, the current neighborhood was relocated in 1938 from a few blocks east where the original LA Chinatown was razed to make way for Union Station. Los Angeles Chinatown is located just north of the Music Center, City Hall, El Pueblo de Los Angeles at Olvera Street, and Union Station, so it's easy to fit in a visit while seeing other Downtown Los Angeles attractions.
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