Claim: San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese enclave outside Asia.
Evidence: A popular tourist destination , San Francisco is known for its cool summers , fog , steep rolling hills , eclectic mix of architecture , and landmarks , including the Golden Gate Bridge , cable cars , the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary , Fisherman 's Wharf , and its Chinatown district.
The Chinatown centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton Street in San Francisco , California , is the oldest Chinatown in North America and next to Manhattan 's Chinatown , the largest Chinese enclave outside Asia.