Oakland Chinatown Tours
& Cultural Rituals
Explore our neighborhood history.
Oakland Chinatown has been a dynamic neighborhood for 175 years, a pan-Asian hub where Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Cambodian and other Oaklanders have thrived.
Come learn about our rich history, community stories, and the long journey of Asian American communities toward justice, wellness, and belonging.
Possible Tour Themes:
Food & Medicine
Community Movements
Belonging & Justice
Our Immigrant Stories
Untold Histories
Activity Options:
Tai Chi Mini-Lesson
Food & Drink Tasting
Visiting Historic Sites
Chinatown Jeopardy or Scavenger Hunt
Meeting Local Community Leaders & Organizations
Details:
Tours are offered for schools, educators, organizations, local companies, and visitors.
Tours can be customized and generally run 2-3 hours with 5-25 people.
Tours are offered by donation: $75/person, 10% off for Nonprofits + Affordable Group Rates for Schools
Part of proceeds benefit Oakland Chinatown organizations, projects and small businesses.
Your Tour Guide
Lailan Sandra Huen is an educator, facilitator and storyteller with over 20 years in schools, youth development, public service, and community organizing. Her family first came to San Francisco Chinatown around the Gold Rush, and sought refuge in Oakland Chinatown after the 1906 earthquake. She authored the "Our Neighborhoods" report for the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development which documents best practices from across the country to protect and bolster AAPI cultural districts.
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