Lunar New Year: Free Walking Tours Educate Visitors, Locals About San Francisco Chinatown

CBS San Francisco

January 31, 2023

Each year, thousands of locals and tourists visit San Francisco's Chinatown, especially during Lunar New Year to watch lion dancers, eat good food or buy some souvenirs. But outside of what they see, how much do people really know about one of the city's oldest neighborhoods?

For many people, their first education begins with a simple and free walking tour with SF City Guides. Bill Louie, a retiree, now volunteers as a tour guide, and since 2015, he has given 225 tours to more than 2,000 people.

"I love San Francisco, and I love finding out about neighborhoods," said Louie. "And I love watching the look on people's faces when they learn something new for the first time."

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