Thursday, March 19, 2009

Dragon Alley

Victoria's Chinatown has two narrow alleyways, Fan Tan Alley and Dragon Alley. Both have been restored. This is the Herald Street Entrance to Dragon Alley. A hundred years ago this alley led into an internal maze of small courtyards where brothels, opium factories, and gambling dens were located. Now there are some shops and condos but the atmosphere of an enclosed and foreign space is well preserved.
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3 comments:

  1. NancyMarch 19, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    I'd like to visit there on my next trip this summer. Your photos are fantastic.

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  2. Guy DMarch 19, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Definately one of my favourite cities in Canada, you do your city proud!

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  3. WalkerMarch 19, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Terrific capture of these scene.

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