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[quote=ROGERINCA,36656]Hi Elllyse,

Your comment, on the surface, would seem so logical; however, it is not as valid today, as it once was, say even 20 years ago.  In essence, the city I mentioned to the other member and where my travel agent is based, Monterey Park,  is in fact a ‘Chinatown‘.  In this regard, the following may be of interest to you, as well as other members.

In years past, in America, and maybe other parts of the world, ‘Chinatown‘, was always very well defined in its boundaries and always represented the enclave of the Chinese/Asian population; with a large concentration of businesses and residences of that population therein.

Today, in California, and most notably Southern California/Los Angeles County, the demographic picture has transformed dramatically.  Now, whole communities/cities have become in essence the multiple new, or de facto ‘Chinatowns‘; relegating the very old, historic China Town in the city center of Los Angeles, as more of a historical/cultural, tourist center, with many Chinese businesses relocating to the new areas in the suburbs, outside of the Los Angeles city center.

Some facts:  In the 1990 census, the city of Monterey Park had the first Asian descent [majority] population in the continental United States.  As of the most recent 2000 national census, Monterey Park is 42.32% Chinese, making it the most Chinese place in the United States. Many I think, may have guessed San Francisco??  Cantonese Chinese is now widely spoken and heard in most Chinese businesses within Monterey Park.

Photo main business district.  Most of the signs on the businesses, are in Chinese.

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