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COFCO Chinese Cultural Center
668 N. 44th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-275-8578

Built in 1997, the COFCO Chinese Cultural Center adds authentic Asian spice to the Southwestern tang in Phoenix. The name derives from the China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuff Import and Export Corporation, the company which founded the center. Ornate dragons and other elaborate Asian architectural flourishes surround executive suites, businesses and select specialty shops. These shops, like Oriental Factory Direct, offer authentic antiques, works of art, Asian artifacts, furniture, food, fine jewelry, formal wear and souvenirs. Shop the 99 Ranch Asian Supermarket for the Valley's most complete variety of Asian ingredients and learn the ways of the wok with exotic cooking classes.

A traditional two-acre Chinese garden designed by famous garden architect Madame Ye Juhua envelops the Center in classic Suzhou style. The gardens are dressed with imported cobblestones, wooden carvings, pagodas, statues and replicas of Chinese landmarks. One of these stunning replicas is the Carved Monument Veranda; the original is in Zhen Jiang's Bei Gu Mountain. A pond replete with water lilies and fish provides a pleasant setting for such attractions as the Autumn Moon Lake Pavilion, the Little Ying Zhou Waterfront Pavilion and the Sampan Seafood Restaurant with its exquisite 19th-century fishing village setting. Open daily, Center admission is free. Savor the best in Chinese and Asian cuisine and culture at this sleek Phoenix version of Chinatown filled with sights to see and tastes to treasure. For tours of the Center for parties of 10 or more, call 602-273-7268 two to three weeks in advance.

Features
• Historical Pick
• Group-friendly

Hours
• Hours vary at retail shops, restaurants; grounds open 24 hours

Price Info
• Ticket prices vary by event; Center admission free

Accepted Payment
• American Express
• Cash
• MasterCard
• Visa

Cross Street
• Van Buren

Transit Info
• Exit the 202 at 44th Street The Cultural Center is visible from the highway, just south of the 202.

Wheelchair Accessible

ATM Info
Gas station on corner of 44th St. and Van Buren.

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	COFCO Chinese Cultural Center 668 N. 44th St. Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-275-8578 Built in 1997, the COFCO Chinese Cultural Center adds authentic Asian spice to the Southwestern tang in Phoenix. The name derives from the China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuff Import and Export Corporation, the company which founded the center. Ornate dragons and other elaborate Asian architectural flourishes surround executive suites, businesses and select specialty shops. These shops, like Oriental Factory Direct, offer authentic antiques, works of art, Asian artifacts, furniture, food, fine jewelry, formal wear and souvenirs. Shop the 99 Ranch Asian Supermarket for the Valley's most complete variety of Asian ingredients and learn the ways of the wok with exotic cooking classes. A traditional two-acre Chinese garden designed by famous garden architect Madame Ye Juhua envelops the Center in classic Suzhou style. The gardens are dressed with imported cobblestones, wooden carvings, pagodas, statues and replicas of Chinese landmarks. One of these stunning replicas is the Carved Monument Veranda; the original is in Zhen Jiang's Bei Gu Mountain. A pond replete with water lilies and fish provides a pleasant setting for such attractions as the Autumn Moon Lake Pavilion, the Little Ying Zhou Waterfront Pavilion and the Sampan Seafood Restaurant with its exquisite 19th-century fishing village setting. Open daily, Center admission is free. Savor the best in Chinese and Asian cuisine and culture at this sleek Phoenix version of Chinatown filled with sights to see and tastes to treasure. For tours of the Center for parties of 10 or more, call 602-273-7268 two to three weeks in advance. Features • Historical Pick • Group-friendly Hours • Hours vary at retail shops, restaurants; grounds open 24 hours Price Info • Ticket prices vary by event; Center admission free Accepted Payment • American Express • Cash • MasterCard • Visa Cross Street • Van Buren Transit Info • Exit the 202 at 44th Street The Cultural Center is visible from the highway, just south of the 202. Wheelchair Accessible ATM Info Gas station on corner of 44th St. and Van Buren. BACK