Get your Chinese fix in Richmond, British Columbia
Richmond, British Columbia, is one of the most Chinese cities in North America -- which means it's also chock full of delicious food and gorgeous culture.
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Home to Vancouver International Airport and a short Sky Train (rapid transit) ride from downtown, Richmond makes for an easy stop on the way in or out of the city.
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Many locals arrived in Canada via Hong Kong, so expect a strong Cantonese influence in the city.
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Don't miss the dim sum dishes served at Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant.
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Silkway Halal Cuisine prepares Muslim Chinese specialties from Xinjiang, such as hand-pulled noodles swimming in the silky juices of braised chicken.
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Several restaurants in Richmond claim to have the best xiao long bao (soup dumplings). We recommend trying them all then compare.
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The Olympic Oval in Richmond hosted speed skating events during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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The interior of the International Buddhist Temple was modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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Richmond's night market has way more than food -- look for anything from magicians to Chinese opera singers.
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Steveston Village is a historic salmon canning center that sits at the mouth of British Columbia's Fraser River in Richmond.