The Growth Of Chinatown

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Most US residents have heard or know about the growth of Las Vegas over the past few decades. The population has surpassed more than 2.3 million and continues to grow. This growth has not ignored our Chinatown.

vintage_vegas_chinatown-1968 — Spring Mountain and Jones in Chinatown in 1968

Today, Chinatown spans more than 3+ miles of Spring Mountain Road and stretches one block north and south at the major intersections; Valley View, Wynn, Decatur, and Jones. The Las Vegas Chinatown is home to more than 150+ restaurants, 40+ foot reflexology and massage spas, 10 Asian churches, 6 Asian supermarkets, and hundreds of fun and exciting businesses.