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- Chinatown (Chinese: 唐人街) is the catch-all name for an ethnic enclave of Chinese people located outside Greater China, most often in an urban setting.
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In the heart of Lower Manhattan is this large Chinese enclave that is New York City's Chinatown. Here, you'll find a melting pot of Asian cultures—traditional dim sum, grocery stores, noodle houses, souvenir stalls, and bubble tea shops, plus modern concepts like cool speakeasies and bars.
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Chinatown (Chinese: 唐人街) is the catch-all name for an ethnic enclave of Chinese people located outside Greater China, most often in an urban setting. Areas known as "Chinatown" exist throughout the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
The Manhattan Chinatown is one of nine Chinatown neighborhoods in New York City, as well as one of twelve in the New York metropolitan area, which contains the largest ethnic Chinese population outside of Asia, comprising an estimated 893,697 uniracial individuals as of 2017.
- Museum of Chinese in America. This expansive museum at the convergence of Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown uses oral histories, video, photographs and written documents to bring to life the experiences of this vibrant immigrant community.
- Jing Fong - Chinatown. VISIT WEBSITE. Learn More. arrow_forward.
- Joe's Shanghai (Chinatown) Those on the hunt for soup dumplings flock to Joe's in Chinatown. VISIT WEBSITE. Learn More. arrow_forward.
- Mahayana Buddhist Temple. New York City’s largest Buddhist temple,, near the Manhattan Bridge, contains NYC’s largest Buddha. VISIT WEBSITE. Learn More. arrow_forward.
- Visit the Museum of Chinese in America (Free) The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) explores Chinese-American history, culture, and important contributions to American society.
- Stroll Down Doyers Street. Doyers Street is arguably the most famous street in Chinatown. In the 1920s, the street was notorious for being the gathering ground for Chinese gangs, earning the nickname Murder Alley.
- People-Watch at Artbean Coffee. While exploring Doyers Street, I suggest popping into Artbean Coffee for delicious hot drinks. You’ll find creative drinks like ube and pandan lattes, but if you’re more interested in black coffee (like me), Artbean roasts 100% arabica beans in small batches (it’s delicious!).
- See the Lanterns at Bayard & Mott Street. Full of vibrant storefronts, Chinatown is one of the most colorful neighborhoods in New York City. To get a better feel for the fun pops of color, I recommend walking down Mott Street to see the picture-worthy lanterns while visiting Chinatown.
It wasn’t until the 1870s that Chinese immigrants began to arrive in New York in sizeable numbers, and what’s now known as Chinatown was established. The term itself — “China Town” — was...
Dec 2, 2020 · Chinatown is as diverse as the Chinese diaspora. Chinese in America come from all points of the globe, from vastly different economic means, from an array of political systems, speaking eight...
