Chinatown New York

Chinatown is where most Asian immigrants live in New York. The neighborhood was developed by immigrants who decided to live together to defend their rights and protect themselves from racism. Nowadays, Chinatown is a place that helps new immigrants arriving in New York City every day.

The large number of Chinese living in New York is why Chinatown has grown so quickly and is absorbing Little Italy almost completely and much of the Lower East Side. The vast majority of immigrants who come to this neighborhood are originally from Guangdong and Hong Kong.

The neighborhood’s main street is Mott Street and is also its birthplace.

Best Neighborhood for Chinese Food

If you like Chinese food, Chinatown is the place to go with over 200 restaurants offering authentic Asian cuisine.

You will find the best restaurants near Mott Street and Canal Street (the street that separates Chinatown from Little Italy).

Knock-offs in Chinatown

Chinatown is also known for being the go-to spot where visitors and locals alike can find knock-off designer clothes, watches, handbags, and other items.

You’ll find not just stores but also basements and houses stocked with these unregulated items. To track them down, just listen for whispered names like Gucci, Prada, or Rolex on the streets

A Must-Visit Neighborhood

While not as large or as well-known as San Francisco’s Chinatown, Manhattan’s Chinatown has a unique feel to it that makes it worth spending a day exploring the area. The best time to discover this lively neighborhood is in the morning.