Are you visiting London and don’t know where to go? Don’t worry, Chinatown is here to welcome you! Indeed, this district of London has several facets to discover that it’s culturally, architecturally and gastronomically. The diversity present in this district is without equal. It’s good for a general mooch around, with its warm and welcoming atmosphere. 

Chinatown is a demonstration to the diversity of the population in London, as it has the largest Chinese population in the city. This is due to its history, as Chinatown was the area of London where Chinese sailors settled in the late 18th century. In the mid-twentieth century, restaurants opened to satisfy sailors and soldiers who wanted to eat quality Chinese food. The new popularity of the area attracted investors who transformed it into the place we know today.

To get to Chinatown, go to Gerrard Street which runs through its centre. Chinatown is part of London's West End. It’s located near Leicester square and It’s really a must-see in London, there is a very good atmosphere and there is much to do in the area. 

 Indeed, London's Chinatown offers a multitude of small restaurants, grocery shops, supermarkets, boutiques and shops of all kinds specialising in oriental products, often from all over Asia. It's a great occasion to try some authentic Chinese food, either to eat in or to take away. In order to have a bite to eat we advise you to go to Baoziinn restaurant or to the Yauatcha restaurant. With our advice you can be sure not to be disappointed because these two restaurants prepare delicious Asian specialties. 

But Chinatown is not only famous for its food but also for the architecture that reflects the Asian diversity of the neighbourhood. Indeed, this area is delimited by 4 beautiful gates that you can't miss. They are one of the most photographed monuments in London. The first was built in 1980 and the last in 2016. It's the most imposing and impressive with its electric blue and emerald green colours. She was built in traditional Quing dynasty style by Chinese artisans. All year round, the district is decorated with Chinese symbols such as dragons and lanterns

This place of London also offers many events, being a Chinese district, Chinatown has to celebrate the Chinese New Year which usually falls in January or February. It’s the best time to visit this area as it's one of the busiest and most exciting times to visit. It's interesting to note that Chinese New Year in London is the biggest celebration outside of China which shows the importance of this area to the Chinese population. This event includes a grand parade through Trafalgar square.

A celebration focusing the International Dragon and Lion Dance also takes place on 1 January. Dragons and lions parade in the streets, it's a perfect event to understand the East Asian culture. 

Tooting India is known for its colorful markets and lively stores. It has many "Tooting Common" parks that offer the perfect escape.
There are many traditional Indian restaurants and the culinary aspect is well represented.
Tooting is a very well connected area, which is still quite conveniently located. The prices are quite affordable for investment in houses or apartments.
The pubs are very original and worth a visit like "The Castle".


 It has great restaurants from South Asia. The two best restaurants  of the tooting district are "Mirch Masala Tooting" and "Royal Mahal Tooting". These two restaurants are noted 4,5 of 5. In addition to India cuisine, Al mirage is a restaurant which also offers Asian and Pakistani cooking. 
In the Broadway Market a store is run by locals who sell craft beer from small breweries.


The best shops are located inside the Tooting market.
There are sports complexes and infrastructures like "Tooting Leisure centre" and "Tooting Bec Athletics Track & G.


In the district of Tooting there is a lot of greenery and family activity. It has several parks and has the largest outdoor swimming pool in the UK.
There are famous markets in the neighborhood and the Tooting neighborhood is home to two of the best markets in London: Broadway Market and Tooting Market. These two markets have a lot of food, cafes, bars and shop.
Tooting Common is to take a walk to get some fresh air. The space consists of two areas:
"Tooting Bec Common" and "Tooting Graveney Common".


Tooting India is rich in diversity and proposition. It has many restaurants but also green spaces.
As you can see, whether you want to live or invest Tooting is a good plan!

BECKER Esther and ACHENDRACHER Charline

London is one of the city with the most ethnically diverse population in the world. There are several of ethnic neighborhoods in London, and Enfield is one of them. 

With a current estimated population of around 340 000, the Borough of Enfield has been the home to a large number of Turkish, Bulgarian, Cypriots and Greeks since it’s foundation in 1965.

Across the Borough, there are a lot of restaurants from different cultures with typical food. The restaurant "Vlamis" is a Greek restaurant which serves Greek meals, like Gyros. But there are similar specific restaurants depending from others cultures, like the "Aksular Restaurant" which is specialized in Turkish food. 

Besides a lot of typical restaurants, there are also several mosques and orthodox churches across Enfield. 

The suburban area "Palmer’s Green" has even been nick named "Little Cyprus" due to the large presence of Greeks in this area.

A few cultural events also take place in Enfield. The "Delphi Bank Sephamore" is one of them. It is a Greek festival which began in 1979 when a small group of Greeks from Port Adelaide decided to celebrate their community through this festival. And since then, "Delphi Bank Sephamore" been taking place every years. 

The REOC International Rally is a Greek sport event which will be taking place in Enfield on the Friday 2nd June to the Sunday 4th 2023.

There are also several touristic places like museums, like the "Whitewebbs Museum of Transport" and it’s Park. Or also several gardens and parks, like the "Forty Hall Estate" or the "Myddelton House Gardens".

Clerkenwell is an area of central London in England, especially around the church of St James. It is known for its historic buildings, including churches, artists' studios and trendy restaurants. Clerkenwell was also known as 'London's Little Italy' because of the strong Italian presence between 1850 and 1960. Nowadays, the area remains the 'spiritual home' of London's Italians. There are officially over 200,000 Italians in London, and perhaps many more. 

The area is home to a large number of places dedicated to gastronomy in all its forms. Whether it's pastry or fresh vegetables on Leather Lane, the choice is yours. Many traditional restaurants are ready to welcome you. In fact, Clerkenwell is home to some of London's best restaurants, like St John and the Michelin-starred Club Gascon. 

Clerkenwell organize every year the Design Week, wich is an assemble of an hundred design-led events, workshops, talks, parties, showroom presentations and more. You will be able to discover thousands of cutting-edge products. During your visit, you can discover specialities from all around the world made by the differents world-leading restaurants and eateries.

This year, the festival will take place from 23 to 25 may 2023. You can already register for your free visitor badge on the Design Week official website : «https://www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com/». 

If you want to buy memories or different devices, you can go to Smithfield Market or you can simply go to flea market. 

While being at Clerkenwell, you can also discover the Blue Gallery, wich is an exhibition despicting contemporary paintings and photographs. A popular exhibit is the collaboration with NASA to display large format images taken from the Hubble space telescope. 

To conclude, Clerkenwell is the best way to discover London because you will be able to discover a lot of artworks and products in different exhibitions. You also will discover a lot of italian and other country’s traditions and taste a lot of different food and drinks. So, don’t hesitate no more !

Timéo and Antoine.