Chinatown in New York: Is it worth a visit?

April 29, 2024 New York Info Comments Off

Chinatown in Manhattan is one of six Chinatowns in New York. It is a special neighborhood to walk through. And you get the feeling or really being in China for a while.

Chinatown New York

In New York you have not one, but several Chinatowns. And the three most popular are;
• Flushing in Queens
• Brooklyn’s Sunset Park
• Manhattan’s Chinatown
The Bronx and Staten Island also have a Chinatown. These are not as large and less popular, but definitely worth a visit if you are visiting these parts of New York.

Where is Chinatown in New York?

New york’s most famous Chinatown is located in Manhattan, virtually against Little Italy Little Italy, and also within walking distance of Ground Zero (9/11). Roughly speaking, it is located east to west between East Broadway and Broadway and north to south between Delancey Street and Chambers Street.

History of Chinatown in New York

Chinese immigrants first began moving to New York in the 19th century, and as the city grew, so did the number of Chinatowns. And now there are more than 700,000 Chinese living in New York and in Flushing and in Queens’ Chinatown. The Chinese population is also growing and new Chinatowns are emerging in Little Neck, East Village, Forest Hills, Homecrest, Bensonhurst and Elmhurst.

Which Chinatown is the best in new York?

No matter which Chinatown you visit in the New York, Each neighborhood has an amazing authentic Chinese and Chinese-American culture. Below you will find a list of some of our favorite Chinatowns.

1. Manhattan’s Chinatown

Perhaps the most famous Chinatown is New York’s first Chinatown, in Manhattan. Located next to Little Italy and Lower Manhattan. The area is famous not only for its great food and rich history, but also for its amazing culture. Take a stroll through Columbus Park and listen to traditional Chinese music, visit Foyer Street to see the famous movie location, or learn more about New York’s Chinatowns at the Museum of Chinese in America at 215 Centre Street.

2. Mott Street, Chinatown New York

If you’re short on time but don’t want to miss the best of what Chinatown has to offer, don’t miss a trip to Mott Street. Lined with souvenir shops, restaurants and tearooms, the one-way street runs north to south and is said to be the site of the very first Chinese immigrant to Chinatown.

3. Sunset Park, New York’s largest Chinatown

New York’s largest Chinatown is located in Sunset Park Brooklyn, and is one of the largest and fastest growing ethnic Chinese enclaves outside Asia. And if you’re looking for the best Chinatown in Brooklyn, don’t miss Sunset Park. Sunset Park Chinatown in Brooklyn is an extension of Little Fuzhou Chinatown in Manhattan. For that reason it is often called Little Fuzhou.

Eating and drinking in Chinatown

In Chinatown New York there is food everywhere on the streets, both during the day and at night. You can enjoy authentic Chinese food at very reasonable prices. And you’ll find plenty of restaurants and bars where you can sample Manhattan’s best Asian specialties. Here are some nice places to eat in Chinatown:

1. Xi’s an Famous Food on 45 Bayard Street is highly recommended if you like it
likes spicy food.

2. Big Wing Wong at 102 Mott Street is an old-fashioned Cantonese restaurant with delicious food, the dim sum is even one of the best in the city. The portions here are large and the service is efficient.

3. Canal Street Market at 265 Canal Street is a large food hall specializing in Asian food. There are several food stalls offering a wide variety of good food at low prices. You can sample the dishes on site or order to take away for a picnic in Columbus Park.

A Guided Tour of Chinatown

If you prefer to walk through Chinatown with an experienced guide, there are a number of tours to choose from. We recommend the 3 Neighborhoods Tour. With this amazing tour you will visit Soho, Chinatown and Little Italy. More information about this tour can be found via the link below.

Special offers for visiting Chinatown

Are you going on a city trip to New York and would you like to visit Chinatown, then take advantage of the offers below!