Chinatown Sydney
There is much to see and do and taste in Sydney's Chinatown
The largest Chinatown in all of Australia, Sydney's Chinatown offers a wide selection of ethnic shopping and dining choices and is very easy to access by public transport. It is a great place for taking photos, and discovering some great bargains.
Many years ago, Sydney's Chinese centre was located in Darling Harbour and prior to that, the The Rocks. Around 1920 it began to establish itself in its current location of Haymarket at the southern end of the Central Business District. You will enjoy strolling down the pedestrian only Dixon Street, which forms the heart of Chinatown. Each end of the street welcomes you with an ornate Chinese gateway called a Paifang. You will find a variety of authentic Chinese restaurants along with numerous shops selling everything from produce to Chinese herbal remedies, housewares, clothing and more.
At the southern end of Dixon Street you will find Market City which has many Asian Specialty shops as well as Sydney's largest Asian supermarket. You will also find the renowned Paddy's Market there.
Be sure to see the Golden Water Mouth, a sculpture made from a dead tree trunk located at the corner of George and Hay Street. Chinese tradition believes it brings good fortune to the community. Also worth a visit is the Chinese Friendship Gardens on Harbour Street.
An extra special time for visiting Chinatown is during the three week Chinese New Year in January and/or February when you will see all kinds of celebrations and parades; in fact Sydney has some of the best Chinese New Year festivities outside of Asia.
Nearby attractions: Powerhouse Museum, Capitol Theatre, Chinese Gardens, Market City and Paddy's Market.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee:Chinatown Sydney Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Address: 82/84 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Official Website: Chinatown Sydney
Chinatown Sydney Reviews
Rated out of 5
One of the Iconic Tourists Spots at Wonderful Sydney CBD! Food & Drinks are always a super choice for the people, who like to explore.. Verity of Meals Courses and Options you can get within these areas! Chinese and rich culture give you the opportunity to see an interesting life entertain day or night.
And Blessings - 2 weeks ago
Fabulous Chinatown! Much larger than some of the Chinatowns that we have been to. Even in major metropolitan areas.
This Chinatown was a mix of kitsch and Asian restaurants and grocers, like most Chinatowns. However, this one also has a couple of very high-end shopping malls in the middle of it. Featuring wonderful brand-name stores! This Chinatown seems less focused on the “Hello Kitty” and all the Kawaii cuteness and more on higher-end brands, although of course, some “Hello Kitty” cuteness could be found!
One of the malls features a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, and it is beautifully done. Great mix of shops, and a lot of wonderful places to grab a quick bite to take home.
Easily accessible via bus, but also boasting several large and clean parking garages!
A really wonderful Chinatown.
Lockie Hunter - 3 weeks ago
We came here walking on a Big Bus tour stop, highly recommend walking through on your way to Paddy’s. The food options are incredible
Lydia M - 2 weeks ago
Had a wonderful stroll and dining experience at Chinatown which was walking distance to where we stayed at Wentworth Avenue. Market City was great as well as Kowloon Cafe which has generous servings of timeless HongKong and Cantonese favourites including X.O. Fried Rice, Beef Stir Fry Noodles, Prawn Omelette over rice and their dumpling soup was pretty hearty too. A traditional bakery adjacent to Market City provides traditional breads and pastries that are a delight to the palate
William Wallace - 2 months ago
We went to Chinatown for the markets on Friday night and had a great time. I would suggest going a little earlier just because it gets so busy later in the night. If I could only recommend one thing it would be the beef skewers from the Shawn the Sheep stall. They were the most delicious, flavorful and tender skewers I have ever tasted
Imy Barbz - 2 months ago
Directions
| Train Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Light Rail L2 | Chinatown | 4 minutes |
| Light Rail L1 | Capitol Square | 2 minutes |
How to get to Chinatown Sydney by Train
By Light Rail L1: From Capitol Square Station, proceed west on Hay Street, cross George Street and continue to the South Gate on Dixon Street.
By Light Rail L2: From Chinatown Station on L2, walk south on George Street, go left on Hay Street, continue to the South Gate on Dixon
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