in or towards the northern part of a city or town, especially if there is not much business or industry there

We could walk uptown or we could take the train. 我们可以步行到城北，也可以坐火车去。

I can get lunch in Chinatown for half of what it costs uptown. 我可以在唐人街吃午饭，花费只需市郊餐馆的一半。

Compare: downtown adjective adverb