[Field Trip] Untold Stories: Oakland Chinatown Guided Walking Tour
Join us as we explore the rich, enduring spirit of Oakland’s Chinatown on a guided 2.5-hour walking tour. For 175 years, Chinatown has been a hub for immigrants and communities across the Asian diaspora, shaped by stories of perseverance and the search for belonging that began during California’s Gold Rush. We’ll visit sites central to the neighborhood’s often untold history, meet local leaders, and savor the flavors that make Chinatown so beloved — enjoying a tasty sample of a favorite treat and getting insider tips on where to find some of its best cuisine. The tour, organized by OLLI's Member Engagement Committee, will be led by Lailan Sandra Huen.
About the Guide
Lailan Sandra Huen is an educator, storyteller and community organizer with deep roots in San Francisco and Oakland Chinatown dating back to the Gold Rush era. Author of the national “Our Neighborhoods” report on protecting AAPI cultural districts and a doctoral student at California Institute of Integral Studies focusing on Asian American Studies and racial healing, she is featured in the award-winning documentary Alice Street for her work preserving Oakland Chinatown.
Details👇
- Tour takes place Friday, April 10, 1:30–4 PM and will last about 2.5 hours
- We will meet at Pacific Renaissance Plaza — 388 9th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
- Please arrive by 1:20 PM
- $25 (cash) per person — OLLI staff will collect when you arrive and then give to the guide
- Limited to 25 members
[For OLLI members only]