Being the biggest and the oldest in America， the Chinatown in San Francisco is a very popular tourist attraction， can be visited at any time of the year. The place used to be the （settle） of Chinese immigrants. With time （go）by，it turned into a centre for Chinese culture.
In the 1906 earthquake，most of Chinatown （destroy），but the city and residents rebuilt it，taking care to include lots of Chinese architecture，such the legendary Dragon Gate，the Tin How Temple and Bank of Canton. On Portsmouth Square， visitors can experience （tradition） Chinese culture in real life. You can find all kinds of souvenirs，goods，clothing and Chinese herbal medicine there. What's more，you can taste and buy （variety） of Chinese tea. The Chinese food there is （especial）appealing with traditional dishes from all over China.
Chinatowns play important part in the diverse culture of the USA. They allow visitors who have never been to China （experience） traditional Chinese culture first hand.
