Thank for stopping by and taking a quick peek. Just being a tourist in my own city. Grant Avenue is Chinatown’s “Main Street,” and the intersection of Grant and Bush, with its ornate, dragon-guarded gateway, marks the southern entrance to Chinatown. Although the Dragon Gate looks like it could be as old as Chinatown it was actually installed in 1969, a gift of the government of the Republic of China. An inscription on the gate by Dr. Sun Yat-sen reads "All under heaven is for the food of the people." St. Mary’s Square across from Old Saint Mary's Cathedral features a 12 foot tall statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen the first provisional president of the Republic of China in 1912. Los Angeles’ New Chinatown also has a statue honoring the “founder of modern China.” The 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco completely destroyed Chinatown. The Chinatown that grew from the ashes was built with an eye toward attracting tourists, and Grant Avenue, with its many shops and restaurants, draws many an out-of-town visitor. A less-touristy thoroughfare is Stockton Street, one block west of Grant. Its many Asian markets and their offerings (complete with their sometimes “exotic” odors) give you a feel for how the locals live.