Self-Guided Walking Tour in Chinatown
Chinese History Tour
5.0
AldenMC1
3 years ago
A walk through time showcasing an aspect of Red Bluff and Tahama County’s rich history. A fascinating look into the Chinese American experience, their contributions to Northern California and the development of the state in its early days. Very informative, meticulously researched and narrated by the guide. Proceeds from the tour also support the Helen & Joe Chew Foundation’s local scholarship fund. This is a must see stop on any trip here.
You will get to experience a self guided walking tour of a Cantonese 19th Century Christian Chinese funeral procession that traveled through the former Chinatown in honor of WWII Congressional Gold Medal veteran, Joe You Chew, who was 99.5 years old and the last Chew family resident in Tehama County. This self-guided tour will walk you through the life of one of the original Chinese families in Tehama County. It will also present the historical structures from the former Chinatown which survived many years of trials and tribulations. All proceeds go to the Helen and Joe Chew Foundation which provides a scholarship fund dedicated to Joe You Chew’s alma mater Red Bluff Union High School.
Departure Point
- The building is located on the corner of Rio and Walnut Street with a red awning. It is a two story structure that is now a Therapeutic Messages business.
- The tour ends at the Historic 19th Century Chinese Gravesite where the Five original Chinese families are buried and were not excavated, deviating from Chinese tradition in the 1800’s. The gravesite is on the far right hand side, intentionally excluded due to segregation.
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Red BluffRed Bluff, CaliforniaIt all begins with a stretch along Main Street to the end of Walnut Street. Due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, all of the Chinese homes were along High Street (now Rio Street) and ended on Antelope Blvd. Maybe you would want to stop for lunch, at the Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, located at 860 Main St, Red Bluff, CA 96080, there is a picture in the lobby of the Ming Terrace Restaurant. The Ming Terrace Restaurant was both the last Chinese residence and Chinese business to operate in the historic Chinatown closing in 1973. Walk the steps of the Chew family, as they performed one last ancient 19th Century Chinese ritual of a funeral procession traveling through the former Chinatown ending at Oak Hill Cemetery in honor of Joe You Chew, who was 99.5 years old and the last Chew family resident in Tehama County. This will guide you through the last time a Chinese procession would be held from one of the original Chinese families in Tehama County. Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile guide
- In Person Tour Guide
You will get to experience a self guided walking tour of a Cantonese 19th Century Christian Chinese funeral procession that traveled through the former Chinatown in honor of WWII Congressional Gold Medal veteran, Joe You Chew, who was 99.5 years old and the last Chew family resident in Tehama County. This self-guided tour will walk you through the life of one of the original Chinese families in Tehama County. It will also present the historical structures from the former Chinatown which survived many years of trials and tribulations. All proceeds go to the Helen and Joe Chew Foundation which provides a scholarship fund dedicated to Joe You Chew’s alma mater Red Bluff Union High School.
Departure Point
- The building is located on the corner of Rio and Walnut Street with a red awning. It is a two story structure that is now a Therapeutic Messages business.
- The tour ends at the Historic 19th Century Chinese Gravesite where the Five original Chinese families are buried and were not excavated, deviating from Chinese tradition in the 1800’s. The gravesite is on the far right hand side, intentionally excluded due to segregation.
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Red BluffRed Bluff, CaliforniaIt all begins with a stretch along Main Street to the end of Walnut Street. Due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, all of the Chinese homes were along High Street (now Rio Street) and ended on Antelope Blvd. Maybe you would want to stop for lunch, at the Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, located at 860 Main St, Red Bluff, CA 96080, there is a picture in the lobby of the Ming Terrace Restaurant. The Ming Terrace Restaurant was both the last Chinese residence and Chinese business to operate in the historic Chinatown closing in 1973. Walk the steps of the Chew family, as they performed one last ancient 19th Century Chinese ritual of a funeral procession traveling through the former Chinatown ending at Oak Hill Cemetery in honor of Joe You Chew, who was 99.5 years old and the last Chew family resident in Tehama County. This will guide you through the last time a Chinese procession would be held from one of the original Chinese families in Tehama County. Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile guide
- In Person Tour Guide
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AldenMC1
A walk through time showcasing an aspect of Red Bluff and Tahama County’s rich history. A fascinating look into the Chinese American experience, their contributions to Northern California and the development of the state in its early days. Very informative, meticulously researched and narrated by the guide. Proceeds from the tour also support the Helen & Joe Chew Foundation’s local scholarship fund. This is a must see stop on any trip here.
Catdawg916
Fun and informative experience. It's always nice to learn the history of places that you would've never been able to guess otherwise.
Quality888
I learned alot about the history of a prominent Chinese family in my hometown. I didn't realize this little town was so diverse. The tour guides were accomadating and knowledgeable.
Mariecallendars
I went on this self guided tour with my husband and two sons to learn more about my husbands Chinese culture. I felt very engaged with the experience. It’s very important to learn about the culture of those you love, and you could feel the love in this small Chinese community from the way the tour guide spoke. I loved this experience for my kids and our family.
swestlein
Beautiful and touching.... History is so important to preserve the memory of our ancestors. Thank you.