Chinatown
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New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and New York Habitat
"Cheap, aggressive street vendors push their counterfeit wares."(6 Tips)
"Canal St. is a great way to test out your..."(5 Tips)
"... a study to rethink Canal Street as they ratchet up a controversial effort..."(4 Tips)
"Delicious, authentic Chinese food!"(4 Tips)
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Angel Hana A.February 12, 2013Chinese 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
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- The Negotiation Institute (TNI)May 23, 2012Bargaining 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.Upvoted Feb 9
New York HabitatSeptember 26, 2011Step 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.
WorldStridesApril 5, 2011New 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
Gergely NagyOctober 13, 2015Almost 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.
Brad HagerDecember 31, 2015Delicious food, and good shopping. Love the bustling crowds and the sensory overload you get here. Great experience.
Yiola ValtoudiNovember 2, 2018Try the dim sum at “go go”. Great variety of vegetarian and fish/meat combinations
Thiago BezerraFebruary 23, 2013You'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
AndrewGroveSanAntonio GroveJanuary 3, 2019Good 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.
- The Negotiation Institute (TNI)May 22, 2012Canal 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.
- Delicious, authentic Chinese food! You know the food is legit when natives eat there!!
Viator.comJanuary 27, 2012There'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- 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. 👜
- You can occasionally find good street art in this NYC neighborhood.
Tiffany WongDecember 23, 2014So many choices in types of cuisines. The fruit and seafood markets are always so fresh and cheap! !
Make sure to always bring cash with you. Places rarely accept credit cards here.
Nom Wah, North Side Dumplings, Golden Unicorn, Dim Sum A Go Go -- my favorite Chinese nosheries in the area
Erika MillerAugust 11, 2012Great 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.
Cherry LynnMay 16, 2010Despite 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 $1.00!
China town has plenty of things to do, Whether it be eat good food, ice cream,go to the arcade,go grocery shopping and more. It's also an affordable shopping area :)
Got to spicy village or shanghai Cade. Best authentic Chinese food ever! I lived in china. I know authentic!
M. Silver AssociatesJanuary 24, 2012Free Chinatown Food Tour through Chinatown designed to provide visitors with excellent insight into the neighborhood's culinary possibilities. Phone: 646-450-6831 Email: info@nycbyfoot.com
Losninos WillyJune 18, 2013We hesitated but we did dare to push the door ... Try a foot massage! Starts at 15$ or so.
Oleg GaevoySeptember 14, 2017Can find a lot interesting, not expensive fruits and vegetables. Prices are better than target and similar places.
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!
Mandy WalkerApril 27, 2013Don't forget to negotiate for a great bargain! Walk away.. They will give it to you!
EatMeDrinkMeNYCDecember 29, 2011Dumpling, bubble tea, fish you've never seen before and cheap knock-offs. What's not to love about that?
Santiago SDecember 11, 2016Interesting place, you can find great restaurants in an accesible price range- The Wall Street JournalJune 14, 2010A group of real-estate developers have commissioned a study to rethink Canal Street as they ratchet up a controversial effort to allow for taller buildings along Chinatown's main thoroughfare. Read more
42nd Street PhotoAugust 16, 2011Grab some delicious food, and great some cool photos to share with your friends and family, you wont believe your still in New Yorkhttp://
Richard FrancisSeptember 11, 2013When in Chinatown visit the Starbucks on the corner of Canal St & Lafayette. Go in side and look up at the ceiling.....- Enid AtwaterSeptember 29, 2013Chinatown has gotten seedy and I irrelevant. Cheap, aggressive street vendors push their counterfeit wares. It's lost it's charm and allure. Streets have an awful stench.
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 ;)
DoraJuly 23, 2010Visit 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
go with a native & visit. black market shopping is good, but that's it. food is not so good. best chinese is now in flushing & brooklyn.
NY Waterway ManagerMay 7, 2012Exciting 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
Marcus RiveraOctober 10, 2012Find Canal Street and take an afternoon walk. Insane Deals are found here, just grab hold o the right street vendor!
KibooSeptember 22, 2011For 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?
When you're in Chinatown at the peek of the busiest times -- watch out! This area can get pretty crowded, fast.
Karin RendelmanApril 17, 2011Cheap sunglasses and cute shoe stores abound!! 60 and sunny and a great place to wander in NYC
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