Explore Chinatown through these expert picks.

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San Francisco’s Chinatown is unlike any other in America.

But what permeates the most is its deep roots in American history.

People walk across the street in Chinatown of San Francisco, California

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After all, this was the country’s first neighborhood of its kind.

“Altogether, this special blend provides avenues of connection for locals and visitors alike.”

Here, we highlight their must-visit spots in San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Walking the Chinatown of San Francisco, California with Chinese lamps, stores, hotels, restaurants and traditional boutiques

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All machines are custom-built, and all fortune cookies are still handmade, Fong said.

Instead of the cookies being folded into a fortune cookie, they just make them flat.

Pretty much everyone knows about this restaurant.

Salt and pepper crab plate at R & G Lounge

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Most of my friends rave about this place because, as kids, we always wanted to eat there.

Yummy Bakery & Cafe

Thissmall and simple bakerylives up to its name.

Also, the staff are all hardworking and humble, Zhu said.

Insider Tip:Zhu called those trademark egg white egg tarts awesome.

As you walk into this supermarket, you might still tell it has the old-school restaurant vibes.