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Phoenix may not be the first place you think of for Chinese American culture.  In fact, you might be hard pressed to find much beyond the typical restaurant.  There is however, a small oasis of Chinese culture in the desert.  The Chinese Cultural Center at 44th St. and the 202 Red Mountain Freeway is made up of several Chinese restaurants and shops as well as a garden.  The architecture of the center is classic Chinese – picture San Francisco’s China Town.  The garden is nicely laid out with statues, replica temples, ponds and paths.  For being on a busy Phoenix street, it is even rather tranquil.