Chinatown

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Chinatown: One of the older sections of the city, it is also one of the more touristy and busy. Like Downtown, Chinatown is divided into Old and New. When locals talk about Chinatown they usually refer to the section of the city dominated by Asians. The three majorities are Chinese, Indian, and Japanese. There are, however, small sections of Korean, Vietnamese, and the like scattered here and there across the city.

• Old Chinatown: Like Old Downtown this section of the city actually survived mostly intact from the Great Quake. This tends to be the tourist side of Chinatown, hosting parades and pageants.
  • Pagoda House: Also called the Happy Pagoda, this 4-story pagoda used to be the city's tallest structure. For some reason it survived the Great Quake. They say it is haunted. Currently it is used as a long-term hotel and tourist attraction. There is a small museum in the lobby.
  • Zhu's Noodle Hut: This little noodle cart/hut is a permanent structure found at the corner of Crane and Sacramento. Open 24/7 it serves some of the finest Chinese food around. Also noted are their anti-fortune cookies, a novelty that gives bad fortunes; no two fortunes are alike. Zhu, the proprietor is a nasty little homunculus, but that just adds to the charm.
  • Chinese Monastery: Technically not located in Old Chinatown, this monastery is located in the mountains overlooking the city. It is one of the older buildings in the city.
  • Wong's Chinese Medicine and Herbalist Clinic: Serving the Community for the last twenty years, this clinic offers alternative medicine to those seeking better health.
  • Diamond District: Situated between Old Chinatown and Old Downtown this is where you can find gold, diamonds, and jewelry being made and sold.
• New Chinatown: Most of this part of town was not even built before the turn of the 20th century; however, the increase in wealth of the Chinese population allowed them to developed this area for themselves.
  • Jen Long Benevolent Society: This is the tong house for the Jen Long. It also acts as business office and headquarters to the Jen Long Security Force. The security force mostly oversees holding for Red Moon Enterprise.
  • Wu Sen Clinic: This clinic for Traditional Chinese Medicine is considered by most to be the foremost in the city. It offers herbalism as well as acupuncture and even energy manipulation.
  • Club Midnight: This dance Club has an eclectic feel. It does have a 'Goth' section as well as more mainstream areas.
• Little Tokyo: Most maps will show Little Tokyo adjacent to Old China Town, consisting of 12 blocks towards the center of San Cibola. However, the Japanese community stretches out for several miles toward the outlaying mountains.
  • Yama Honganji and Zen Monastery: Sequestered in the mountain area of San Cibola this temple overlooks the city. These two structures teach two types of Buddhism. Considered by most as the sister temple to the Chinese Monastery, these two places are the seat of Asian religion in the area.
  • Koji's Tattoo Parlor: Master Koji has spent a lifetime perfecting his technique. His tattoos are life-like; almost moving at times.
  • Minami Japanese School and Shinto Shrine: This school and shrine lies in the middle of Little Tokyo.
• Little India: This area of the city lies adjacent to Old and New Chinatown.
• K-Town: Like on the globe, Korea Town is a small set of blocks situated between Little Tokyo and China Town. This is only about 4 to 6 blocks and for the most part may not be worth mentioning.
  • San Cibola Library: Situated where Downtown, Chinatown and Little Tokyo meet this is the major public library in the city.