The Los Angeles China Town district is 16 square blocks of family-owned shops, ethnic restaurants and art galleries. The main street in Chinatown is Broadway. The Chinese settled this area during the mid 1850s, a small population still calls Chinatown home. Several Hollywood movies and television shows have been filmed here including Lethal Weapon 4, Rush Hour, and Chinatown. Old Chinatown Plaza dates back to June of 1938 here you will find anything from trinkets to fine art and jade jewelry. Give yourself an afternoon to wander in and out of the maze of shops. Everyone is friendly and it's a great atmosphere. Have lunch at one of the many restaurants or pick up a snack at the local bakery. Make a wish at the pond and your dream might come true. Chinatown is served by the Gold Line of the city's Metro Rail and is just one stop from Union Station. Los Angeles Chinatown is a fascinating place to roam around and a great Los Angeles day trip.