Annual Chinese Week & Culture & Cuisine Festival
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Enjoy continuous live entertainment including Dragon and Lion Dances, Folk Dances, Musical and Cultural Performances, Tai Chi and Martial Arts Demonstrations. Sample a variety of delicious Asian food from food trucks and food vendors, chill out at the Beer Garden, shop interesting items from merchandise vendors, check out Koi and other exhibits, and participate in many hands-on activities. Kids will have fun at the arts and crafts and the Children's play area. Test your skill using chopsticks, take a selfie in full traditional Chinese costume, play a game of Mahjong, learn how to use the abacus, try a Chinese Yo-yo, have your English name translated into Chinese characters and much more!
Annual Chinese Week & Culture & Cuisine Festival
Phone : 480-406-7470 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : phoenixchineseweek@gmail.com
Web: phoenixchineseweek.org
Cultural Festivals
Lost Dutchman State Park Hiking Trails
Please use caution when hiking at the park. Those planning to use the longer trails should carry a topographic map. Each person should carry at least one gallon of drinking water per day. Remember summer temperatures often exceed 100°F.
The park is located 5 mi. north of Apache Junction, off of AZ 88 (the old Apache Trail), at the base of the Superstition Mountains.
Treasure Loop Trail: Length 2.4 miles round trip, rated moderate, elevation change of 500 feet. It terminates at either picnic area.
Prospector's View Trail: Length 0.7 miles, rated moderate. It connects Siphon Draw Trail with Treasure Loop Trail also connects with Jacob's Crosscut Trail.
Jacob's Crosscut Trail: Trail runs 0.8 miles along the base of the mountain, rated easy. It connects Treasure Loop Trail with Prospector's View Trail, and continues 4.5 miles past the park area along the base of the Superstitions.
Siphon Draw Trail: 3.2 miles round trip, a very scenic hike, this trail winds up into a canyon known as Siphon Draw. It is possible to hike up the Flatiron, although it is not a designated, maintained trail all the way. It's advised that only experienced hikers in good shape attempt to hike to the top, as the climb is steep and difficult to follow. Allow at least five hours to the Flatiron and back.
Discovery Trail: Connects the campground and day use areas. Features information signs, a wildlife pond, bird feeder and viewing bench.