While some tourists in NYC visit the East Side of Manhattan, others wish to experience the "Far East" side.
Squeezed into a tiny area of lower Manhattan, Chinatown has remained an immigrant enclave and retained its unique cultural personality.
Starting on Canal Street there are plenty of Chinatown hotels and business pours out of storefronts and onto the sidewalk where the art of bargaining is always handy..
Although many of the items sold on Canal Street tend to be standard items like watches and purses, there are several stores (especially on the south side) offering many unique Chinese items.
Of course, nothing is more unique than their unusual foods and remedies. A walk through the crowded aisles will expose you to a world of curious fruits, roots, and who knows what else!
Popular items many tourists like to shop for include authentic rice bowls, tea services, and chopsticks. Of course, this is all leading to the most popular aspect of Chinatown...restaurants!
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