Is there a Chinatown in Washington dc, and/or Maryland?

I saw a map that showed a chinatown in washington dc, but when I searched for info it only showed restaurants, are there markets and shopping like in New York or is it just restaurants?Is there a Chinatown in Washington dc, and/or Maryland?
Unfortunately, the "Chinatown" in Washington is pretty lame - it's definitely not the same as in New York, San Francisco or many other cities. The neighborhood, like many in DC, were largely damaged by the 1968 race riots and are only now starting to recover economically. The Verizon Center (basketball/hockey/concert arena) and the new convention center have helped the neighborhood economically, but are also creating a sort of homogenous and not particularly ethnic or interesting neighborhood. It's not a "destination". I don't think even that many Chinese people live there anymore. It's full of chains like Applebee's, Bed Bath and Beyond, and other chain stores/restaurants like that - they have the name of the store written in Chinese but basically it's just another neighborhood (and not even that nice - it's actually dirty, smells bad - especially if it's hot out, and borderline sketchy). There's no reason to go there unless you're going to something at the Verizon Center or are in that area anyway and want to go to one of the restaurants. There ARE a couple of good Chinese restaurants there - there's actually couple of blocks of decent restaurants and maybe one store - but it's not the same as other cities. If you DO happen to go there to eat, most of the restaurants are on H Street roughly between 5th or 6th and 8th Streets. A couple of good ones are Tony Cheng's and Full Kee. I've had good dim sum at one of the restaurants along there too but can't remember which one (they all have menus displayed outside though). The good thing is that the Metro is right there too.



There are suburbs that have bigger Asian populations - Rockville, Maryland is one - but again, it's basically just a nondescript suburb that happens to have a few decent Chinese/Vietnamese restaurants and a couple of Asian supermarkets.
There is a Chinatown in DC, but it is nothing like in New York. There are a few scattered Chinese Restaurants, some signs are in Chinese and there is a pretty arch, besides that it has been overwhelmed by the Verizon Center. There are lots of places to eat in the area due to its close proximity to the Verizon Center, but they are mostly not Chinese. There is also a mall called Gallery Place near Chinatown, the Spy Museum and the Portait Gallery.Is there a Chinatown in Washington dc, and/or Maryland?
There was one in DC when I lived there. However, they built the new arena in that area so I don't know what's left of it. It started in the area of the DC Superior Court and ran northward for a few blocks. It's within easy walking distance from the White House.
There is a small Chinatown in dc, not as big as NY's and mostly resturants.
Yes, but it's not very big or very interesting. There's very little to see there. It not at all like NYC.