Houston, TX Hotels near Houston Chinatown

For the non-stop shoppers, Hong Kong City Mall has lots and lots to offer. Situated at Bellaire Blvd, it is the biggest Asian indoor mall in the southeastern United States .The place around the mall has the perfect Asian ethnic touch with colorful gardens, fountains filled with lily pads, beautiful Asian architecture, and a enormous parking.

Another major attraction of the Houston Asian community is the Jade Buddha temple which is located at West Branch Drive. Built in 1989, it not only serves as the religious center for its members, but also functions as a Buddhist study and research center for many different educational institutions, including Rice University, University of Houston, and the University of Texas. It also consists of the Grand Hall, Kwan-Yin Hall, the Youth Activity Center, a library, and a lotus pond with a statue of Kwan-Yin as its centerpiece.

Forbidden Gardens, in Katy, Texas, is a fascinating outdoor museum depicting some of China's major historic scenes. Emperor of the third century BC’s army is replicated by a statue made of 6,000 terra-cotta pieces. The miniatures of the fascinating Forbidden City in Beijing, which served as palaces for nearly 500 years of Imperial rule, is also depicted with much excellence. Hotels nearby Chinatown and its attractions include Hotel Icon - Houston, St. Regis Houston and Crowne Plaza Hotel Houston - Downtown.

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