Read about Bik in Boston Magazine She knows the venues

Boston's Chinatown has been one of the largest and most colorful in the United States since 1875 when the Chinese first settled in Ping On Alley. Today, Chinatown is home to many of the city's Southeast Asian immigrants.

Discover the neighborhood's rich cultural heritage by visiting it's historic buildings, landmarks, and family-owned markets and shops.

• Tour a Chinese market with Bik Ng to stock up on exotic fruits, vegetables, special seasonings and spices and a variety of fresh fish.
• Visit a barbeque shop to see roast Peking duck, spare ribs, and suckling pig.
• Explore an herbal shop where thousands of ancient herbs are still used for medicinal purposes.
• Pick out your favorite traditional chinese cooking utensils, arts and crafts.
• Sample traditional Chinese pastries, confections, and sweet moon cakes in a bakery.
• Delight your palate by having a sumptuous dim sum lunch ordered for you.