The crux of Los Angeles history and the merging of two distinct cultures, this Hidden LA hike will combine urban walking and photography with historical Olvera Street and Chinatown.

The oldest part of Downtown LA, Olvera Street is a hubbub of Mexican American artistry, stories, craft works and social space. Day of the Dead creations will more than likely be on display, making an even richer cultural experience. We will walk through the Paso de Los Angeles and among various shops of Olvera Street before making our way to North Broadway. Walking up through New Chinatown, we will pass a large collection of colorful Chinese herb, seafood, stores and curio shops before stopping at New Chinatown Plaza. Infamous in various movies, the main plaza is a haven of color – and one of the oldest neon signs in Los Angeles.

From the plaza, we will make our way up to Hill Street at to another staple of Chinatown, Empress Pavilion for Dim Sum and light early dinner. When complete, we will walk back toward Union Station via Hill Street, down Ord Street and pass the world famous Philippe’s Restaurant. From there, we will continue down Alameda Street to our starting location at Union Station.

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