Barrio Chino
Barrio Chino
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Neighbourhood: Belgrano
As one of the main commercial hubs of Buenos Aires, Belgrano has something for everyone. The myriad of shop windows in Cabildo Ave. will draw you in, but it is Chinatown — an area of no more than two square blocks — which will keep you hooked. Crowned by an ornate arch marking its entrance and filled with small stores packed to the brim, it is a place where colour and scent emanate from every corner, particularly during the Chinese New Year when they spill over to surrounding areas. But if you prefer a quieter atmosphere, the residential quarter of Belgrano is the perfect destination. This section of town features some of the most magnificent mansions in the city, spread out on cobbled streets lined by tall, majestic trees: a true feast for the eyes.
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- Juramento • 10 min walk
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Jano1409
Buenos Aires, Argentina1,089 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
The peculiar thing for us who live in Buenos Aires is that it is both a tourist place and also a neighborhood where we do our daily shopping. Whenever we talk about Chinatown we think of Arribeños Street. But recently, parallel to said street and below the elevated tracks, a two-block-long promenade was created, which is really worth knowing and whose construction has noticeably improved the abandoned open spaces under the viaduct.
Along this open-air walk we will find: bookstores, ice cream parlors, clothing stores, fast food outlets or restaurants with Chinese, Japanese or Korean food tables, in addition to local foods, cafes, and snack bars. There is a variety of prices.
I arrived mid-morning and had lunch and a snack there. In the morning there are not many people to walk around and get to know the place, as we get closer to lunch time, the place fills up with people.
There are paintings on the walls that brighten and add color to the place. It is really worth it
Along this open-air walk we will find: bookstores, ice cream parlors, clothing stores, fast food outlets or restaurants with Chinese, Japanese or Korean food tables, in addition to local foods, cafes, and snack bars. There is a variety of prices.
I arrived mid-morning and had lunch and a snack there. In the morning there are not many people to walk around and get to know the place, as we get closer to lunch time, the place fills up with people.
There are paintings on the walls that brighten and add color to the place. It is really worth it
Written November 10, 2023
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Oleksandr Danylenko
Buenos Aires, Argentina291 contributions
Oct 2019
its only a few blocks big, and except from some street food, there is nothing new. There are Chinese super markets, but you'll find them all over the city of BA. Although you do feel like its a big concentration of Asians once you're there.
Written February 7, 2020
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Michelle5791
Rio de Janeiro, RJ65 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Weak. There are basically 2 streets. One of the streets is for restaurants/snack bars, the other is for shops. For those from Rio, making a comparison between the Bairro Chines of Buenos Aires and SAARA, Rua da Alfandega, I can say without fear that SAARA is a thousand times better in terms of variety and price. Pay a visit to Chinatown, simply because it is a free tourist spot
Written February 22, 2024
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Giraenvano
La Plata, Argentina5 contributions
May 2024 • Family
I went several times, on Sundays and holidays you can practically not walk, the weekdays are a little more appreciated and you can buy baubles that at the time of buying it are goodies and when you get home you do not know where to put them.
The Chinese in that neighborhood are very Argentine.
If I was a tourist who's only going to be in Buenos Aires for a week, I wouldn't go.
The Chinese in that neighborhood are very Argentine.
If I was a tourist who's only going to be in Buenos Aires for a week, I wouldn't go.
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Written July 7, 2024
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Eaton_Out
Greenville, SC639 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Chinatown! This is another must-see when visiting Buenos Aires. This is a really neat and clean part of the city full of Chinese operated restaurants and related businesses. don't miss walking through and shopping.
Written March 21, 2024
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yacate
Asuncion, Paraguay73 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
SPECTACULAR! A terrible change in image and security of the typical Chinatown, an oriental microclimate that remains in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Belgrano. Before at night it was scary but now the difference and quality of the neighborhood is antagonistic!
Written April 7, 2024
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Luciana H
15 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
It's a really good ride plan.
I usually go on weekends when there's too many people.
This week I went to the night, for a walk and post-cinema dinner. It was an excellent decision.
There are many dining options in the neighborhood and I really liked the new Echeverria passage. Varied options, good and cheap. All very clean, cute and bright. I recommend for tourists.
I usually go on weekends when there's too many people.
This week I went to the night, for a walk and post-cinema dinner. It was an excellent decision.
There are many dining options in the neighborhood and I really liked the new Echeverria passage. Varied options, good and cheap. All very clean, cute and bright. I recommend for tourists.
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Written September 16, 2024
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Cami U
Encarnacion, Paraguay13 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
It is a nice space that includes two streets. The main one (which corresponds to the arch) is where there are more shops of apparent oriental origin; In the other you can find many more Western businesses. Lots of people, but it was quiet when we went this Easter. The prices are somewhat high, but it is normal at this time in all of BAS.
Written March 31, 2024
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Flavio Cesar M
9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Characteristic commercial area very well built in the oriental style. You can buy various products from China, Japan and other countries.
Home products, clothing and typical foods are the neighborhood's main attractions. I recommend!
Home products, clothing and typical foods are the neighborhood's main attractions. I recommend!
Written January 4, 2024
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DBP55
Montreal, Canada319 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Do not go out of your way to visit this place. It is approximately one bock long, with dirty sidewalks and plenty of trash everywhere. Lots of people walking around trying to find where is the action and young adults eating cheap sidewalk fried food. A few stores that mimic Dollaramas or simply put, opened up ship containers where everyone sells the same thing for the same price.
Save for attractive entrance gates, this is not a memorable place.
Save for attractive entrance gates, this is not a memorable place.
Written August 2, 2019
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Hola, quisiera saber si se puede entrar con perritos, es chico y con correa. Gracias
Written July 24, 2022
Hola! Buenas noches! Hay algún restaurant bueno que recomienden para ir? O sólo comida hay callejera? Gracias
Written February 7, 2020
Hay buenos restaurantes- Fujisan es el que visitamos nosotros cada vez que vamos. China Rose no nos gustó. También hay uno más pequeño, en la vereda de enfrente de Fujisan: Nobiru Isakaya, de excelente calidad.
Written February 7, 2020
lajose
Salta, Argentina
15 contributions
Cual es el. Horario y días que está abierto?
Written August 7, 2019
Si desde las 8 de la mañana hasta las 20 hs toda la semana
Written August 8, 2019
Se puede comprar réplicas de carteras de marca? Hay variedad y están buenas o son muy truchas?
Written March 17, 2019
No presté atención. Me dicen que lo más llamativo son los supermercados con alimentos particulares propios de la comida china, mariscos y demás.
Written March 19, 2019
Hola. Saben el precio de los sushi rolls que venden en los súper del barrio chino?. Gracias.
Written July 19, 2018
Hace bastante que no voy, pero compro en un local que revende productos del barrio chino y los sushi-rolls están ahí aprox. $120, por lo cual calculo que en el barrio chino deben estar un poco menos.
Written July 20, 2018
si voy el lunes(mañana) que es lo que encuentre cerrado? todo? restaurantes? o algunos negocios?
Written May 28, 2018
Funciona todos los dias, igual con esta lluvia no recomiendo ir...mañana martes es un buen dia, ya que se entrega pescado fresco.
Written May 28, 2018
Los domingos están abiertos los negocios ?
Written May 10, 2018
Cuando vas más temprano, los domingos hay menos gente, si es que no te gusta la multitud!!
Written May 11, 2018
Si voy hoy estarán los negocios abiertos?
Written January 1, 2018
Los negocios hoy 1 de enero están todos cerrados- es un día no laborable. A partir de mańana están abiertos todo el día. Días de semana hay poca gente. Fines de semana se llena de gente paseando y haciendo compras .
Written January 1, 2018
Hola Ezequiel, si, está abierto todos los días. Saludos
Written November 21, 2017
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