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China Town London

London’s Chinatown is a vibrant cultural enclave in the heart of the West End, nestled between Leicester Square and Shaftesbury Avenue. Originally established in Limehouse in the 18th century, the community migrated to its current Soho location in the 1950s, flourishing due to low post-war rents and a growing British appetite for authentic Asian cuisine. Today, it is a bustling, pedestrian-friendly district marked by four ornate red-and-gold gates (Paifangs), including the massive traditional Qing-style gate on Wardour Street. Visitors are greeted by rows of hanging red lanterns, stone lion statues, and bilingual street signs. Beyond its 80+ restaurants, the area is a sensory hub for Pan-Asian culture, featuring specialized supermarkets like SeeWoo and traditional bakeries like the Golden Gate Cake Shop.