Philadelphia Chinese Guide: Chinatown Food, UPenn Area & Housing

Philadelphia Chinese Living Guide

Philadelphia is the 6th largest US city with the 4th largest Chinatown, world-class universities (UPenn, Drexel), and a growing Chinese community.

Downtown Philly's Chinatown remains vibrant with diverse Chinese restaurants, grocery stores, and cultural centers.

**Cheltenham / Elkins Park** — North suburbs, Chinese markets

**Cherry Hill / Voorhees (NJ side)** — Good schools, mature Chinese community

**Upper Darby / Havertown** — West suburbs, moderate prices

**Center City** — Downtown, great for young professionals

Cost of living much lower than NYC (housing ~1/3 the price)

Academic and career resources from UPenn, Temple, etc.

Good public transit (SEPTA)

Only 1.5 hours by train to New York

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