Richmond, British Columbia, is one of the most Chinese cities in North America -- which means it's also chock full of delicious food and gorgeous culture.
Richmond, British Columbia, is one of the most Chinese cities in North America -- which means it's also chock full of delicious food and gorgeous culture.
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Home to Vancouver International Airport and a short Sky Train (rapid transit) ride from downtown, Richmond makes for an easy stop on the way in or out of the city.
Home to Vancouver International Airport and a short Sky Train (rapid transit) ride from downtown, Richmond makes for an easy stop on the way in or out of the city.
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Many locals arrived in Canada via Hong Kong, so expect a strong Cantonese influence in the city.
Many locals arrived in Canada via Hong Kong, so expect a strong Cantonese influence in the city.
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Don't miss the dim sum dishes served at Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant.
Don't miss the dim sum dishes served at Fisherman's Terrace Seafood Restaurant.
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Silkway Halal Cuisine prepares Muslim Chinese specialties from Xinjiang, such as hand-pulled noodles swimming in the silky juices of braised chicken.
Silkway Halal Cuisine prepares Muslim Chinese specialties from Xinjiang, such as hand-pulled noodles swimming in the silky juices of braised chicken.
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Several restaurants in Richmond claim to have the best xiao long bao (soup dumplings). We recommend trying them all then compare.
Several restaurants in Richmond claim to have the best xiao long bao (soup dumplings). We recommend trying them all then compare.
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The Olympic Oval in Richmond hosted speed skating events during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
The Olympic Oval in Richmond hosted speed skating events during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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The interior of the International Buddhist Temple was modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing.
The interior of the International Buddhist Temple was modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing.
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Richmond's night market has way more than food -- look for anything from magicians to Chinese opera singers.
Richmond's night market has way more than food -- look for anything from magicians to Chinese opera singers.
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Steveston Village is a historic salmon canning center that sits at the mouth of British Columbia's Fraser River in Richmond.
Steveston Village is a historic salmon canning center that sits at the mouth of British Columbia's Fraser River in Richmond.
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