Hawaii Heritage Center and Chinatown Walking Tour

Just a few blocks north of Iolani Palace and the Hawaii Capital Historic District, the cultural center that tells the stories of the state's multicultural heritage through exhibits, events, and walking tours.

You can join their Chinatown Walking Tour and visit the eclectic neighborhood that has been the gateway to Hawaii for many immigrants from Southeast Asia and beyond. The vibrant neighborhood is a gathering place for Vietnamese, Laotian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Filipino, Hawaiian, Korean, and Caucasians alike. You'll find mouthwatering restaurants, artisan-made gifts, and markets selling fresh produce, meat, manapau, candied fruits and vegetables, noodles, tea, duck eggs, char siu, and other Asian delicacies.

Honolulu's Chinatown is packed bustling with activity. All within one fifteen-block area, you can consult an herbalist, see an art exhibit, watch dancing lions accompanied by mighty drumming, make an offering to the Buddha at a temple, and buy precious carved jade or a silk cheongsam dress. The history of Chinatown is deeply intertwined with the history of Hawaii as a whole, and the Hawaii Heritage Center and Chinatown Walking Tour is a great way to uncover many hidden treasures and lesser-known stories from the great tales of Oahu.