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You can visit Chinatown, Olvera Street and Union Station all at once. #LosAngeles

By Almab7789@gmail.com
Union Station in Los Angeles is located off Alameda Street and East Cesar Chavez. It is a busy location with lots of things to do and many cultures within blocks. There is the Olvera Street Plaza directly across the street from Union Station. Here you can taste the Mexican culture with some delicious taquitos. There are also lots of Mexican made items for sale in the plaza. If you decided that you want authentic Chinese food or culture then walk a few more blocks to and you will find Chinatown. The first thing you will see when you enter is the dragon symbols next to the senior citizen apartment building. 


This is on the corner of Sunset Blvd aka E.Cesar Chavez Blvd. and Broadway. Go to the plaza located at the end of Chinatown. It is a great place to see Chinese inspired architecture with a lucky fountain. You will be able to see and hear amazing things in a short period of time. I hope that you take an adventure and visit these hidden treasures that have been in Los Angeles for decades. Olvera Street has been opened since 1911 and Union Station has been running since 1939. Rich history is captured in a few short blocks of Los Angeles. You may also want to know that Sunset and Alameda is where the famous Hollywood street “Sunset” begins or ends. It depends how you see it. Either way you won’t be disappointed if you take a field trip to Sunset and Alameda or E.Cesar Chavez and Alameda (it is the same corner). 



The dragons are facing Broadway and Sunset Blvd. and right next to the dragons is a Senior Citizen building that marks the entrance of Chinatown. Walk down on Broadway and you will see the heart of Chinatown. To get to the pond you will have to walk a distance, but if you take the bus it will be easier. They have short distance buses that have short routes such as the LA DASH. The bus system is really easy, so just hop on and ask the bus driver how to get to your destination. 


Union Station off Alameda



Inside the Union Station



Shops in Chinatown give you a glimpse into their fun loving culture. Love all the bright colors.



Lucky Fountain in Chinatown.



This the entrance to DSR Design who is the designer to the building below. It is located inside the plaza with the lucky fountain. DSR design, inc. 951 North Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012


The DSR Design, Inc door is located inside the lucky fountain plaza. There you will see how beautiful and incredible the art and architecture is so much party of the culture.


I loved the colors!!!



You will find many hidden treasures inside Olvera Street Plaza.



The famous Taquito stand is located on the corner of Sunset and Alameda.



The taquitos are filled with beef and rolled in a corn tortilla. Once they are rolled they are ready to be fried for a crunchy shell. While still hot they pour a green sauce over them. The sauce is made up of green tomatillos, jalapenos and onions. The sauce is spicy, but very delicious. I am sure they have other secret ingredients in the sauce, because I absolutely love it. These are the best taquitos in all of Los Angeles.

Have a great weekend!!! 
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Unknown said…
You did get a GREAT shot of that crystal ceiling in Union Station! I could literally spend hours there walking around taking pictures of the beautiful architectural and artwork throughout the building.

When I first arrived in LA, I researched a variety of photographic locations and Olvera Street was on my list of places I had to go to =) I've been several times, and always discover some place new. Talk soon!
Monday, February 27, 2012 12:38:00 AM
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