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Chinatown
Around Mott, Pell and Doyers Sts, south of Canal St · New York, NY
Why you should go…
Manhattan's Chinatown packs restaurants, bakeries and shops into narrow streets around Mott, Pell, Doyers and Bayard. You can snack on dim sum and street food, browse stores selling ceramics, books and chopsticks, and rest in Columbus Park, built in 1897 on the site of the old Five Points. The Museum of Chinese in America tells the community's story, which grew as Chinese immigrants settled these streets starting in the 1870s.
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- #street food
- #walking
Good to know
General sightseeing guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.
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