


Experience Asian culture and character by exploring the restaurants, specialty shops, markets, and bakeries in this vibrant neighborhood. Be sure to visit the elegant Chinese Presbyterian Church (265 Eighth Street) and Pacific Renaissance Plaza (388 Ninth Street), which houses shops, restaurants, and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Located in Chinatown's Pacific Renaissance Plaza, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center is one of the largest pan-Asian cultural centers in the country, offering classes, art and photography exhibits, and cultural events.