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Popular places to visit
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Things to do
Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine
Top hotels in Chinatown
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Le Phenix Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
La Guillotière
While you're strolling through La Guillotière, you may want to check out the restaurants and riverfront. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
- Groupama Stadium
- Bellecour Square
- Place des Terreaux
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Lyon-Villeurbanne Médipôle
- Édouard Herriot Hospital
- Matmut Stadium
- Centre Léon Bérard
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Lyon Sud Hospital
- Lyon Cathedral
- Shrine of St. John Vianney
- Sainte Marie de la Tourette
- Interpol Headquarters
- Ancient Theatre of Fourvière