What's Chinatown like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Chinatown, especially its restaurants and entertainment venues. You can take some time to enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's theatre scene and opera. Take in some culture at Leicester Square Theatre and Shaftesbury Avenue. There's plenty more to see, including Charing Cross Road and The Hippodrome Casino.
How to get to Chinatown
Flying to:
- London (LCY-London City), 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Chinatown
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 mi (22.5 km) from Chinatown
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from Chinatown
Things to see and do in and around Chinatown
What to see in Chinatown
- Charing Cross Road
- Shaftesbury Avenue
Things to do in Chinatown
- Leicester Square Theatre
- The Hippodrome Casino
- Horizons Casino
When is the best time to visit London?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 6°C)
- Rainiest months: October, August, June, November (average 72 mm of rainfall)