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Chinatown

Take a trip into Chinatown and you take a cultural vacation. Naturally, this mostly Asian community—Boston's largest Chinese community—features exquisite Chinese dining. It also offers a variety of theatrical, cultural, and shopping alternatives.

For the health of it, take home some pure ginseng or exotic fruits and vegetables. Indulge your cravings with some dim sum or fresh baked goods. Take a tour of the district and admire the allegorical murals. And enjoy such seasonal street celebrations as Chinese New Year and the August Moon Festival.

Residential buildings often host Chinese restaurants and specialty shops on their ground-floor levels. Several nearby Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority stations and major roadways make Chinatown easily accessible. Boston Common, Downtown Crossing, and the Financial District are a five-minute walk away.