Chinatown Mall runs along Duncan Street in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, with Chinese shops, supermarkets and restaurants serving several Asian cuisines, including Tibetan food. Its traditional details include stone lions at the entrances and a leaping fish statue. The mall is a short stop for a meal or a look around, though the atmosphere can be quiet on ordinary days and some shops close early. Visit during a festival or event if you want to see the area at its liveliest.
A mall opened in 1987
Chinatown Mall in Duncan Street opened in 1987. It is a commercial, social and cultural hub for Brisbane’s Asian community. Street signs appear in both English and Chinese characters.
Stone lions and traditional details
Pairs of stone lions guard the mall entrances. They were presented as gifts from the People’s Republic of China. A leaping fish statue, a bell, and lion and dragon statues add further traditional details around the mall.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Chinatown Mall in Brisbane?
It is on Duncan Street in Fortitude Valley.
When is Chinatown Mall liveliest?
Festivals and events bring a livelier atmosphere than a regular day.
What can you eat at Chinatown Mall?
The area has restaurants serving Chinese, Tibetan and other Asian cuisines.
