Nagasaki's China Town is not big, but it is certainly sufficient given its size compared to that of the city. It consists of a pair of crisscrossing streets with north, south, east and west gates. Within is everything you might expect: Chinese restaurants big and small, Chinese-style architecture and decorations, and a number of gift shops. The bright, orange glow at night is particularly warm and inviting, with ample parking nearby. Be aware that you may have to wait at many of the restaurants in this ever-popular section of the city.
Dutch Slope or Hollanders slope is simply a sidewalk, yet it is frequently featured on postcards, is in almost all travel books and magazines, and seems to be on most tourist itineraries. Why? It is not only picturesque, it exudes a special aura of history. The slope itself is composed of irregular-sized stone slabs or bricks, lined by ivy-covered stone and concrete walls. From the starting point, you walk south, passing a number of attractive buildings. Locally it is also known as Oranda-zaka.
Glover Gardens are named so because of a wealthy Scottish man by the name of Thomas Glover who built his residence on the property in 1863. His residence is the oldest wooden building of western design in Japan, and it is considered an "important cultural asset" by the Japanese government. Within Glover Gardens are numerous other buildings—a total of nine—which were the residences of other Western families. The ground area comprises over 30,000 square feet and is quite attractive. The views of Nagasaki City to the north are also noteworthy. Come September, the gardens is one of several hosts of the Nagasaki Settlement Festival. If you're lucky enough to visit Nagasaki in December, the Glover Garden Winter Festival lights up the foliage in splendid fashion. Check website for varying dates.