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Historic Oakland Walking Tour: Chinatown

Learn about the contributions of Chinese and other Asian immigrants to the history of both California and the Bay Area. Stroll along sidewalk markets filled with fresh fish as well as exotic fruits and vegetables. View changing displays in the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Pacific Renaissance Plaza Fountain, 9th Street between Franklin and Webster streets.

Parking is available at the Pacific Renaissance Garage. Enter on Webster or Franklin streets between 9th and 11th streets.

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2011 Dates 

  • Saturday, May 7
  • Wednesday, June 1
  • Saturday, July 2
  • Wednesday, July 27
  • Saturday, August 20
  • Wednesday, September 21
  • Saturday, October 15 

To make a reservation for this tour, please call 510-238-3234 or e-mail aallen@oaklandnet.com. Please include which tour and date you are requesting in your message.

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