Asian Culture & Experiences

Explore Boston's diverse Asian experiences in Boston and beyond. Visit Chinatown for authentic cuisine, or take an afternoon or evening stroll along the Greenway's Chinatown Park.

Activities & Resources

Japan Society of Boston

Fosters friendships between Japanese and American citizens through cultural, business, educational, and community focused…

The Chinatown Project

The Chinatown Project is committed to revealing the people, stories, and history behind your local Chinatown businesses.

Sampan

The only bilingual Chines-English Newspaper in New England.

Chinese Culture Connection

Promotes intercultural harmony, strengthens diverse communities and builds bridges between American and Chinese people.

Events

Boston Chinatown Tours May 17

Chinatown can be intimidating for outsiders. Travelers and locals alike rave about the food, fun and fables, insights gained as current issues are explored in historical context. Traditional and modern treats, from BBQ to fresh fruit, pastries, dim sum. Explore secret nooks…

Support Chinatown Restaurants May 17
  • Chinatown
  • Recurring daily

Support Chinatown restaurants in the area. Check out highlights from this list below: 10 Second Yunnan Rice Noodle 60 Beach Street 163 Vietnamese Sandwich 66 Harrison Avenue 5 Spices House 58 Beach Street http://5spiceshouse.com/ Asian Garden 28 Harrison Avenue…

Year of the Dragon by Ponnapa Prakkamakul May 17
  • Auntie Kay and Uncle Frank Chin Park
  • Recurring daily

The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is excited to announce its collaboration with artist Ponnapa Prakkamakul on a new public art installation, Year of the Dragon, which will debut in early 2024. The project draws inspiration from Chinese dragons, deities associated with water…

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Jun 08
  • Riverbend Park, Cambridge, MA

The Boston Dragon Boat Festival takes place annually on the banks of the Charles River in Boston and Cambridge. Starting in 1979, Boston Dragon Boat Festival, the first and oldest such festival in North America, has grown from a small neighborhood event commemorating the death in…

Boston’s Chinatown is one of the city’s smallest yet most vibrant neighborhoods. Chinatown’s location—at a geographic crossroads within Boston—has shaped its legacy and contributed to its character.

The Rose Kennedy Greenway is a 17-acre contemporary public park cut through the heart of Boston. From vibrantly lit pieces featuring Chinatown's history to interactive sculptures, this park offers many permanent and rotating exhibits to enjoy during your adventures around #BostonUSA.