{"id":48279,"date":"2023-11-29T15:42:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T14:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/chinatown-milan\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T17:56:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T15:56:12","slug":"chinatown-milan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chinatown-milan\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Milan&#8217;s Chinatown district"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s an <strong>exotic way<\/strong> to spend your Milanese holiday: imagine yourself strolling through the lively streets of a vibrant district, where Oriental culture meets Italian charm. Welcome to <strong>Milan&#8217;s Chinatown<\/strong> district, a corner of the city where Asian flavors, colors and traditions blend harmoniously with Milanese elegance.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re looking for exotic cuisine, handicrafts or simply a picturesque stroll, Milan&#8217;s Chinatown promises an enjoyable adventure. Follow us into the bustling streets of Chinatown for a colorful and emotional exploration.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chinatown-milan\/#Chinatown_Milan_must-sees\" >Chinatown Milan must-sees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chinatown-milan\/#Shopping\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chinatown-milan\/#Restaurants_and_Culinary_Specialties\" >Restaurants and Culinary Specialties<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chinatown-milan\/#Walking_the_streets_of_Chinatown\" >Walking the streets of Chinatown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chinatown-milan\/#Chinese_New_Year_in_Milan\" >Chinese New Year in Milan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chinatown-milan\/#Useful_tips_for_visiting_Chinatown_in_Milan\" >Useful tips for visiting Chinatown in Milan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chinatown-milan\/#Best_times_to_visit\" >Best times to visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chinatown-milan\/#Transport_and_Access_Advice\" >Transport and Access Advice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chinatown_Milan_must-sees\"><\/span><strong>Chinatown Milan must-sees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wedged between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-chateau-sforza-milan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46325\">Sforza castle<\/a> and Milan&#8217;s monumental cemetery, Chinatown is an interesting place to discover. Although less distinctive than many of the Chinatowns we&#8217;ve visited in other major European cities, it remains a lively and original district.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many Chinatowns in big cities, Chinese stores and supermarkets are always full of strange things and exotic fruits. A little trip within a trip. For this, we recommend a visit to <strong>The Oriental Mall<\/strong>, a mix of kitsch and exotic products where you&#8217;ll find everything you need to decorate your home or cook delicious meals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restaurants_and_Culinary_Specialties\"><\/span><strong>Restaurants and Culinary Specialties<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s face it, food is at the heart of Chinatown. That&#8217;s why we went there, because we wanted to eat something other than pasta and pizza. The neighborhood&#8217;s restaurants take you on a culinary journey through China and other parts of Asia. From Peking duck to dim sum and stir-fried noodles, local chefs combine tradition and innovation to deliver an unforgettable taste experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend the famous <strong>Ravioleria Sarpi<\/strong> on the main street for ravioli and other steamed bites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s the clash of the two greatest pasta nations: Italy versus China. Rice pasta versus wheat pasta: our hearts and stomachs can&#8217;t decide.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walking_the_streets_of_Chinatown\"><\/span><strong>Walking the streets of Chinatown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strolling along <strong>Via Paolo Sarpi<\/strong>, Chinatown&#8217;s main thoroughfare, you&#8217;ll discover a fascinating blend of traditional Chinese architecture and modern elements. Illuminated ideogram signs shine alongside Milan&#8217;s historic facades, creating a singular urban setting. Don&#8217;t miss the <strong>murals<\/strong> that decorate some of the buildings, adding an artistic touch to the already vibrant atmosphere of the district.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chinese_New_Year_in_Milan\"><\/span><strong>Chinese New Year in Milan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Chinese New Year<\/strong> celebration is a must. In early February, the streets come alive with colorful parades and dragon and lion shows. It&#8217;s the perfect opportunity to discover Chinese culture in all its splendor. It&#8217;s the perfect time to visit the neighborhood with all its decorations. Immersion is all the greater at this time of year.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6a4a44\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6a4a44;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"47964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/f1f889b2-812a-4653-b5d8-49b4321a1565-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47964 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/f1f889b2-812a-4653-b5d8-49b4321a1565-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/f1f889b2-812a-4653-b5d8-49b4321a1565-jpg-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/f1f889b2-812a-4653-b5d8-49b4321a1565-512x384.webp 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"636361\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #636361;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"47969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ccc4b3b9-c7aa-481d-adcb-1248b8fd6943-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47969 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ccc4b3b9-c7aa-481d-adcb-1248b8fd6943-jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ccc4b3b9-c7aa-481d-adcb-1248b8fd6943-jpg-400x533.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ccc4b3b9-c7aa-481d-adcb-1248b8fd6943-384x512.webp 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"82543b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #82543b;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" data-id=\"47959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-1200x798.webp\" alt=\"Chinatown Milan\" class=\"wp-image-47959 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-1200x798.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-512x340.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-1536x1021.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3cb6fe4c-1ae7-461a-9af4-a73e196e2a97-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_tips_for_visiting_Chinatown_in_Milan\"><\/span><strong>Useful tips for visiting Chinatown in Milan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As in any busy part of a big city, it&#8217;s a good idea to be vigilant and take care of your belongings. Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask the locals for advice, as they&#8217;re always happy to share their tips and recommendations for the best places to eat in the area.<\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" data-gyg-cmp=\"milan-prada\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-q=\"city%20card%20milano\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_times_to_visit\"><\/span><strong>Best times to visit<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chinatown is charming all year round, but for a unique experience, focus on festival periods, such as <strong>Chinese New Year<\/strong>. For a more leisurely stroll, weekday mornings are ideal, while evenings and weekends offer a livelier, more dynamic atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transport_and_Access_Advice\"><\/span><strong>Transport and Access Advice<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3839\">visiting Milan<\/a>, Chinatown is easily accessible by public transport. You can take streetcar line 12 or 14 and stop at <strong>Bramante Via Sarpi<\/strong>, directly on the main thoroughfare. However, we recommend that you walk between your visit to the Sforza castle (and its garden) and the monumental cemetery. It&#8217;s also an opportunity to take a lunch break in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chinatown is a perfect example of how different cultures can coexist harmoniously, enriching the city of Milan. So don&#8217;t hesitate to stop by during your stay.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si vous cherchez <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-to-sleep-milan\/\">o\u00f9 vous\u00a0<strong>loger \u00e0\u00a0Milan<\/strong><\/a>, retrouvez notre article d\u00e9taill\u00e9 avec nos meilleures adresses par quartier.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wish you an <strong>excellent trip<\/strong>. Feel free to leave us a <strong>quick note<\/strong> or <strong>5 stars<\/strong> below, to tell us if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, we&#8217;ll get back to you with great pleasure. <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s an exotic way to spend your Milanese holiday: imagine yourself strolling through the lively streets of a vibrant district, where Oriental culture meets Italian charm. Welcome to Milan&#8217;s Chinatown district, a corner of the city where Asian flavors, colors and traditions blend harmoniously with Milanese elegance. 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