Chinatown Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Self Guided Tour in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories
Top hotels in Chinatown
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Good room with a convenient location
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Staff are super supportive
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
The location isn't the best, although there's a metro station nearby that takes you to the center of Lyon. When I arrived, the parking garage door was broken, and I had to leave my car on the street for the first night. The staff wasn't very professional.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Lyon Vaise by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Small room but clean located close to the train station
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Excellent
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
La Guillotière
While you're strolling through La Guillotière, you may want to check out the restaurants and riverfront. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot 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 Jacobins. 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.
