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Chinatown is a San Francisco neighborhood that was originally established in 1848 and has become North America's oldest and largest traditional Chinese neighborhood. The neighborhood is America's most densely-populated region outside of Manhattan and is home to a number of Chinese-focused social and civic organizations, including the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and the Chinese Culture Center. As one of the city's most popular tourist attractions, the beautiful neighborhood can be explored as part of self-guided walking tours, showcasing ornate temples and attractions such as Tien How and the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum. Dim sum and chop suey joints abound, along with modern-style Chinese restaurants, traditional eateries, and atmospheric cocktail lounges and karaoke bars.
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