Chinatown

Chinese Lunar New Year Festivities in Chinatown.A dozen lion, dragon and unicorn dance troupes marched through Chinatown’s main street including Mott Street.Large crowds turned out for the festivities

Though still best known for its Chinese restaurants , jewelry district and food shopping, CT is also home to a bustling multicultural scene, including a host of hip nightlife spots and restaurants Read more

Bargaining tip for street vendors : Always claim you have less money with you than the real amount in your wallet. They'll agree to YOUR price if they think anything higher will make you walk away.

Step into Chinatown, a world of its own, where more than 2 million NYC residents live. There is great authentic Chinese food here and street vendors are all over.

New York’s Chinatown is not only the largest in the U.S., but is the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. It spreads across 40 square blocks and has more than 150,000 residents. Look carefully

Almost as expected, although much more quiet than 10 years ago. Make sure to check it out during the night as well if you have the time.

Walk around to explore the area. It's crowded and the sidewalks are narrow. Try something from the bakeries or the dim sum restaurants . I'd avoid the souvenir shops.

Delicious food, and good shopping. Love the bustling crowds and the sensory overload you get here. Great experience.

Try the dim sum at “go go”. Great variety of vegetarian and fish/meat combinations

Great place for Chinese food

You're walking around the city and suddenly you are caught in China! everybody is got to have a place like this in their cities , it's also interesting because of the visible culture differences

Ever try making Chinese food at home? Try it out by first making homemade fried rice ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcXzoj92cDc Read more

Go for the fresh food vendors ... leave with a faux Gucci or LV! LOL!!

Good restaurants and a few decent souvenir stores . Did not experience aggressive shopkeepers. Was able to haggle and get decent prices. Not bad but it was a Wednesday night. I would go back.

Get your fake handbags , watches, and whatever else on the corner of Canal & Mott or Centre & Baxter. Look for the suspicious Asian guy with the pizza box. ????

Nom Wah, North Side Dumplings , Golden Unicorn, Dim Sum A Go Go -- my favorite Chinese nosheries in the area

Delicious, authentic Chinese food ! You know the food is legit when natives eat there!!

Amazing and always busy!

You can occasionally find good street art in this NYC neighborhood .

Great place for seafood and purses . If someone says they have good deals - follow them with your friends. You may be weirded out but won't be disappointed in the end.

So many choices in types of cuisines. The fruit and seafood markets are always so fresh and cheap ! !

When in Chinatown visit the Starbucks on the corner of Canal St & Lafayette. Go in side and look up at the ceiling.....

There's more than 150 years of history to explore in this fascinating ethnic enclave, including the Museum of Chinese in America and a Mahayana Buddhist temple . Read more

Terrific vibrant place with real street markets and great food!

Despite the weird smells from the fish markets , there are a lot of great restaurants around here. Get mini chinese pancakes from the cart near the corner of Mulberry and Canal - they're 15 for $1.00!

Canal St . is a great way to test out your negotiation skills with the flocks of vendors selling replica bags and watches. Those vendors are negotiation PROs.

Go to Jing Fong in Elizabeth Street for the best dim sum ! There's always a line on the weekend but it's worth it!

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It’s quite exotic . I felt like I was in China indeed! lol

Visit one of the largest Buddhist temples in NYC, right across from the Manhattan Bridge . See a massive golden Buddha and get a fortune for a $1 donation! Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Love this area for the late night opening for some restaurants .

Free Chinatown Food Tour through Chinatown designed to provide visitors with excellent insight into the neighborhood 's culinary possibilities. Phone: 646-450-6831 Email: info@nycbyfoot.com

Make sure to always bring cash with you. Places rarely accept credit cards here.

Ethnic enclave where dreams are made... Come see a true NYC immigrant neighborhood where community and hard work are still the currency of the land instead of...currency.

For the best prices on just about anything in NYC, check out Canal Street in Chinatown. They might be knockoffs, but who cares if your friends can't tell?

Exciting neighborhood ! So much to do; so little time! Check out some of the recommendations we have on our website. Let us be Your Key to the City ! http://ht.ly/aL4X7

Can find a lot interesting, not expensive fruits and vegetables . Prices are better than target and similar places.

Got to spicy village or shanghai Cade. Best authentic Chinese food ever! I lived in china. I know authentic !

China town has plenty of things to do, Whether it be eat good food, ice cream ,go to the arcade,go grocery shopping and more. It's also an affordable shopping area :)

Make sure you talk every vendor down price wise! And when they still won't give you what you want, threaten to leave. It'll be yours ;)

Interesting place, you can find great restaurants in an accesible price range

Find Canal Street and take an afternoon walk. Insane Deals are found here, just grab hold o the right street vendor !

Dumpling , bubble tea , fish you've never seen before and cheap knock-offs. What's not to love about that?

Very nice quarter. Come here to eat authentic Chinese food !

Cheapest place to buy suveniours.

A day of great food and shopping.  You need not to go any where else.  

Look to your left...now to your right. One of these chinese people will offer to sell you a counterfeit product.

Hop-off at Stop #9 during the Downtown Loop and visit the street vendors known for great shopping bargains.

We hesitated but we did dare to push the door ... Try a foot massage ! Starts at 15$ or so.

Don't forget to negotiate for a great bargain! Walk away.. They will give it to you!