Sydney Travel Guide

Sydney Chinatown

Highlights: Restaurants and Food courts * Shopping * Massage * Chinese medicine and herbs *

Highlights of Sydney

Sydney's Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Australia with a history dating back to the 1800s when many Chinese immagrants starting arriving in Australia.

Pubs and bars in Chinatown

Jade Tavern 37 Ultimo Rd Haymarket. Just a block away from Paddy's Markets. Specials on drink prices $3.00 Tiger Beer or Carlton Draught or VB.

Star Hotel Cnr Sussex St and Goublurn St.

Covent Garden Hotel is located right at the bottom of Dixon Street, across the road from Paddy's Markets. It has just reopened after a multi-million dollar refurbishment. With a beer garden out the front to walk the crowds wonder past in Chinatown.

Chinatown Night Markets

Every Friday night are the Chinatown Night Markets setup along Dixon Street selling everything from clothing, jewelry, sunglasses, handbags as well as a great selection of Asian foods freshly cooked.

Also see

• Brisbane Chinatown

• Melbourne Chinatown

• Adelaide Chinatown

• Chinatown Singapore

• Chinatown Kuala Lumpur

Last updated 13th September 2011

Click here for some a list of Restaurants and food courts in Chinatown Sydney. Lists locations and provides restaurant reviews.

Massage in Chinatown Sydney

Chequers Spa and Sauna 79 Goulburn St Sydney. Just a block over the other side of George St from the main part of Chinatown. Great sauna and spa for men and women with relaxing foot reflexology massage in the lounge area with TVs and serving tea, coffee and cold drinks. Private rooms for full body massage.

Zen Massage Centre is located on Dixon St Chinatown, right opposite the Golden Dragon Hotel. Open 12pm - 9pm everyday Ph: 9280 3388. Acupressure massage, Back and Neck, Neck and Shoulder massage, Full body  therapeutic massage - 30 minutes $30, 60 minutes $60

Great Natural Massage 2F/392-394 Sussex St Sydney, right in Chinatown. Upstairs massage centre from the Chinese Medicine and Herbal Centre. Modest massage place with friendly staff. 30 minute Thai massage $30, 60 minute Thai massage $60. Ph: 9269 0928

Therapeutic Massage Centre Rm 3, 2F 215A Tomas St Haymarket, just down from Paddy's Market in Chinatown. Head and Neck massage $15, Neck and Shoulder massage $15, Head, Neck and Shoulder massage $20, Foot massage 1/2 hour $30. Full body massage 1/2 hour $30, 45 minutes $40,  one hour $50. Ph: 9282 9130. Open 7 days a week 10am to 10pm

Shopping in Chinatown

Sussex Centre Shopping Plaza

Number One Dixon Shopping Centre

The Number One Dixon Shopping Centre has a range of restaurants and shops including fashion, accessories, food, entertainment, beauty products and services. The shopping centre has parking and also a monorail station.

Win Duc Chinese Herbal Co is located within the Sussex Centre with entrances on Sussex St and Dixon St.

Chinese Medicine Herbal Centre 392 -394 Sussex St Sydney. Ph: 9261 8863

Chiropractic Health Centre of Sydney 392 - 394 Sussex St Sydney Ph: 9261 2828

Acupuncture