China in Latvia
Chinese culture, study and food in Latvia.
Where to eat, study, shop and visit — Chinese life in Latvia, in one place.
Travelling to Latvia
Do I need a visa?
A visa is required to enter Latvia from China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the required documents and the application procedure, and VFS Global is the official visa processing partner.
Restaurants
FEI-FEI
Chinese cuisine prepared according to tradition. Weekday lunch 11:30–16:00. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly, takeaway and delivery.
Lielais Ķīnas mūris
Chinese restaurant-bistro, open Monday to Saturday. Seating and takeaway, vegetarian-friendly.
Old Hong Kong
Authentic Chinese and Thai cuisine. Open daily, with a business lunch 11:30–16:00 on weekdays.
Fudzijama
Japanese and Chinese restaurant with experienced chefs. Delivery, takeaway and vegetarian options.
Old Shanghai
Authentic Chinese cuisine, open daily 11:30–21:30. Vegetarian-friendly, takeaway available.
PANDAS Virtuve
Chinese cuisine for everyday eating, Monday to Saturday 11:30–21:00. Delivery available.
TRE Riga
Traditional Asian cuisine — wok, noodles, tom yum, pho and curry. Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese, Monday to Saturday.
Hum Asian Kitchen
Fresh imported Asian ingredients and chefs from several regions — Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Indian. Delivery, takeaway and vegetarian options.
9 Drakoni
Authentic Chinese cuisine spanning several regional styles. Open daily 10:00–22:00, pet-friendly, delivery and takeaway.
Studies
Confucius Institute, University of Latvia
A non-profit educational organisation founded by the University of Latvia and South China Normal University, opened on 4 November 2011. The main centre for Chinese language teaching and Chinese studies in Latvia.
China Studies Centre, Rīga Stradiņš University
A multi-functional regional studies centre focused on education, research and internationalisation.
Baltic Media Language Learning Centre
Chinese courses online and in person, for job seekers, those interested in the culture, and casual learners.
Learning Centre “Buts”
A beginners’ Chinese programme using modern teaching aids, audio and video material, and newspaper and book texts.
Learning Centre “Polyglot”
Foundation Chinese courses for absolute beginners and those with minimal prior knowledge.
Museums
“Flying Brush” Chinese Treasure Museum
A private collection built by Latvian and Chinese residents, with pieces donated by artists, martial arts masters and language teachers — each with its own story. Visitors can try traditional Chinese garments, join craft workshops, and taste scented Chinese tea with experienced instructors.
Asian Art Gallery, Art Museum Riga Bourse
The largest collection of Asian art in Latvia, on the third floor. Works from China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia spanning the 17th to 21st centuries.
Stores
Cesars
One of the leading wholesalers of Eastern food in Latvia, carrying a wide range from Japan, Thailand, China, India, Vietnam and other Eastern cuisines, alongside European producers.
Asian Alley
Asian food retailer and wholesaler carrying exotic spices and everything needed for authentic Asian cooking, at prices meant to stay competitive.
Oishii Asian Mart
Opened in Riga in 2024 to widen the choice of Asian products in Latvia. Genuine Asian groceries, snacks and speciality items — oishii is Japanese for delicious.
Sightseeing
Chinese pavilion and arch, Kronvalda Park
A gift to Riga from its sister city Suzhou, presented in 2001 for the city’s 800th anniversary. The accompanying arch opened in 2012.
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