Chinatown Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Things to do
Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Top hotels in Chinatown
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Rooms were really nice, furniture all very smart. Family rooms are 2 with a connecting door - wonderful!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
I didn't have breakfast.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Room was clean and the staff friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Good hotel for a short stay. It’s conveniently located near the train station but a bit far from Lyon old city. Standard small clean room, quiet area, decent typical french breakfast with a lot of sweet and some savory options. Few grocery stores nearby
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Très bien situé, propre
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Stayed here on the way to and from Cannes from UK. Excellent stopover with spa, great restaurant and lovely accommodation
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
Voltaire - Saint Amour
When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tour Part-Dieu or Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.
La Guillotière
While you're strolling through La Guillotière, you may want to check out the restaurants and riverfront. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
