Chinatown Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Top hotels in Chinatown
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Right across from train station. Buses just down the road to take you into old town.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Loved it
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache
The hotel is in a great location. Convenient to the train, public transport and walking distance to many sights.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Lovely location, wonderful staff
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
NH Lyon Airport
Great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Textile Museum to Bellecour Square – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Voltaire - Saint Amour
When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tour Part-Dieu or Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Textile Museum and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
