Join Carleton Cole on this visit to the "perfect Chinatown" in Malacca, Malaysia - it's marked by a walkable road with an equilibrium of locals going about their daily life and visitors impressed with the culture, plus a "just right" balance of shrines and cafes, homes and shops.
Some people joke that all Chinatowns look alike, but if you look carefully you'll see plenty of differences. Andy Hayes highlights 7 of his favorites from around the planet.