Achipur: Exploring India’s Oldest Chinese Settlement

Achipur, nestled in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India, holds a unique charm steeped in history and cultural fusion. This quaint locality traces its origins to the late 18th century when Tong Achew, a Chinese trader, settled here and established one of the earliest Chinese communities in India. The settlement flourished primarily …

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