Chicago's Chinatown

Stephanie Plautz, Andrew Wegenke

Introduction

Welcome to Chicago’s Chinatown! There

are many lovely places to see here that

reflect the Chinese culture, like the Pui Tak

Center Building.There is a Tour program so

you could see what Chinatown has to offer.

After that, you can enjoy all the sites in

Chinatown with Free Summer Shuttle

service.

IntroductionYou also can go to the Phoenix restaurant to enjoy

delicious food.

Also you can talk to people in the stores to practice your

mandarin.

You will always be safe here because Chinatown has a

partnership with the Police District.

The beautification throughout Chinatown is just the start!

Come to Chicago’s Chinatown today!

Directions

1. Head west on Lake Dr. toward northview Dr.2. Continue to Lake Bluff Dr.3. Make a U - turn at Christopher Ct.4. Turn right onto WI-16 Bypass E/WI-67 Bypass S5. Take the WI-16 E ramp to Pewaukee.6. Turn left onto WI-16 E/WI-16 Trunk E/Wisconsin Ave.7. Continue to follow WI-16 E/WI-16 Trunk E8. Merge onto I - 94 E9. Take exit 305A to merge onto I-894 E/US-45 S toward

Chicago.10.Continue to follow I-894 E

By car from 850 Lake Dr., Oconomowoc, WI.

Directions

1. Take exit 10B on the left for Interstate 94 E/US 41 E toward Chicago

2. Merge onto I-94 E/U.S. 41 S3. Continue to follow I-94 E (This is a partial toll road.

When you are on this road, you will enter Illinois).4. Keep left to stay on I-94 E (This is a Partial toll road).5. Merge onto I-90 E/I-94 E6. Take exit 52C toward 18th St7. Merge onto S Union Ave8. Turn left onto W 18th St9. Turn right onto S Canal St10.Turn left onto W 23rd St

By car from 850 Lake Dr., Oconomowoc, WI.

Directions

1. Taxi - Airport Town Car Express. Take to Goerkes Corner in Brookfield.

2. Take Badger Bus from Goerkes Corner to Milwaukee.3. Walk 2 blocks to train staion.4. Take the Hiawatha Service Train towards Chicago Union Station.5. Walk to Canal and Adams.6. Take bus - 60 - Blue Island/26th towards Randolph/Harbor Dr. You

will end up at Washington and State.7. Cross the street.8. Take bus - 62 - Archer towards Harlem.9. Walk to Chinatown, Chicago, IL.

By Public Transport from 850 Lake Dr., Oconomowoc, WI.

Places of Interest Chinatown Gate

The Chinatown Gate is located at 2208 South Wentworth Ave. The Chinatown Gate was completed in 1993. It includes the Pan Asian Cultural Center. That is ringed by twelve bronze zodiac figures. The Chinatown Gate is one of the 4 greatest Chinese inventions.

Places of Interest The Nine Dragon Wall

The Nine Dragon Wall is across the street from the Chinatown Gate. The Nine Dragon Wall is very special. There are only three replicas like this outside of China. The Nine Dragon Wall replicates the nine large dragons and over 500 smaller dragons painted in red, gold and blue. It signifies the Chinese focus on good fortune.

Places of InterestChinatown Square of Zodiacs

The Chinatown Square of Zodiacs is located in the Chinatown Square. There are twelve statues in the Chinatown Square of Zodiacs. There is one statue for every Chinese Zodiac. The Chinatown Square of Zodiacs lets you see your Chinese Zodiac in a peaceful area.

Places of InterestPui Tak Center Building

The Pui Tak Center Building is located at 2216 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL. The Pui Tak Center Building was built in the 1920s. The building shows the traditional Chinese design.The Pui Tak Center Building truly represent the majestic traditions of China by having green and red pagoda towers covered with walls of mother lions and terra cotta flowers.

Where to eatThe Phoenix Restaurant

The Phoenix Restaurant is a nice restaurant in Chinatown. The Phoenix Restaurant written in chinese characters is 萬壽宮 . It is located at 2131 S. Archer Ave. The times the Phoenix Restaurant is open are:

星期一 - 星期五: 九点 - 三点 四点半 - 十点半星期六 - 星期天: 八点 - 三点 四点半 - 十点半The phone number of the Phoenix Restaurant is:

三一两 - 三两八 - 零八四八

Where to eatThe Phoenix Restaurant (cont.)

One of the many foods on their menu is the Dungeness Crab with Ginger and Scallions. Price: $MP

Where to eatThe Triple Crown Restaurant

The Triple Crown Restaurant is another restaurant in Chinatown. The Triple Crown Restaurant written in Chinese Characters is 大三元酒家厅 . It is located at 2217 S Wentworth Ave Chicago, Illinois. Their phone number is 三一两 - 八四两 - 零零八八 . The days they are open are 每天:

九点 - 两点

Where to eatThe Triple Crown Restaurant (cont.)

Here is an item on their menu. It is called the Salt and Pepper Eggplant. The price is 六元九毛五 .

Where to eatJoy Yee's Noodles

Joy Yee's Noodles is another restaurant in Chinatown. The name in Chinese is 祖璵麵檔 . It is located at 2139 S China Pl Chicago. The phone number: 三一两 - 三两八 - 零零零一 . The days they are open are: 每天: 十一点

半 - 十点

Where to eatJoy Yee's Noodles (cont.)

One of their appetizers is called the Joy Yee Appetizer Platter. The Price is 十八元九毛五 .

Where to eatThe Dragon Court Co.

The Dragon Court Co. is an interesting restaurant in Chinatown. Its Chinese name is 蛇記酒家 . It is located at 2414 S. Wentworth Ave. The phone number is 三

一两 - 七九一 - 一八八 两 The days open are:

每天: 十一点 - 十两点

Where to eatThe Dragon Court Co. (cont.)

The Dragon Court Co. is very inexpensive. They get one $ sign out of four! You can get 2 egg rolls for 两元 .

Where to shopChinese Book and Gift

One of the places to shop is called the Chinese Champion Book & Gift.. It's name in Chinese is 中冠军书和礼品. It is located at. 2167A S China Pl. (between Wells St & Princeton Ave) Chicago, IL 60616. Their Phone number is 三一两 - 三两六

- 三五七七 . The Hours are Not Posted.

Some of the things that you will find here are books in Mandarin Chinese. You can find children’s books here. Some of them have the English meaning on the page!

Where to ShopThe China Town Bazaar

The China Town Bazaar is another store at Chinatown. It’s name in Chinese is 中城市义卖会 The address is 2221 S Wentworth Ave (between Cermak Rd & 22nd Pl). The phone number for the China Town Bazaar is: 三一两 - 两两五 - 一 零八八 . The hours are: 星期一 - 星期五 :

十点 - 八点星期六 : 十点 - 九点星期天 : 关闭The China Town Bazaar sell many trinkets. They also sell clothing. If you spend over $10 they give you a free gift. It is a colorful paper lantern.