San Francisco Chinatown Self-Guided Podcast Tour 81 min

Step beyond the painted dragons and discover the stories that shaped San Francisco Chinatown. This self-guided podcast tour follows a 1.2 km route with seven stops, taking about 81 minutes to explore at your own pace. Begin at Portsmouth Square on Kearny Street, then use precise in-app navigation to move between landmarks and listen to immersive audio featuring experts and local voices.

Along the way, learn how residents faced anti-Chinese exclusion laws and the devastation of the 1906 earthquake. Stories of architectural design, landmark civil-rights lawsuits, safe houses, and lively public spaces reveal how the community rebuilt and became a national symbol of resilience. An interactive in-app guide lets you ask questions about the story and your surroundings, adding context as you explore.

San Francisco Chinatown is more than a collection of striking streets and buildings; it is a place shaped by memory, identity, migration, and perseverance. Set out from Portsmouth Square and experience San Francisco Chinatown through the voices and history behind its landmarks.