In Boston I always saw visiting Chinatown as a way to travel to another country without leaving the confines of the city. Although it only occupies a couple of city blocks, the streets are generally bustling with shoppers and families. Against a colorful backdrop, you can catch the early morning deliveries and in the afternoon, the groups of men playing Xiangqi (also known as Chinese chess). This series was taken in the Chinatowns of Boston, Philadelphia, and San Francisco over the course of several months.
