Great place to buy souvenirs! And a good Chinese meal! Beware of people trying to sell you "Lolex" (Rolex), perfumes and bags... They are cheap for a reason!!

If you want to escape Manhattan without actually leaving Manhattan go to Chinatown. Every time I go down there I feel like I'm in another city. Head to the right streets and you'll barely see anyone who isn't Asian. Best things about Chinatown: Dim Sum, Asian culture galore and interesting sights (Tai Chi groups in the park and Fish Markets).... More

Street shopping, what more is there to say except, COACH, GUCCI, PRADA, COACH, GUCCI, PRADA, Knock offs that is. Kinda annoying after a while.

If you want to just see it, okay stop at Canal Street and get back on the train. It's filthy, it smells and the locals will knock you over. It's a shame because there are some really yummy places to eat but this overcrowded area is just too much..... for me anyway.

Just gotta love Chinatown in NYC, it is certainly the closest to the real China that one can experience in the USA.

This is worth a visit as it is the largest Chinatown outside of China. It is rather dirty and there are rats to be seen at night but if you've visited China then you will know that this is the real thing.There are plenty of cheap shops and hundreds of chinese eateries for every budget - Mott st. has a... More

Ok, there isn't a lot to do here, but the souveniers are so cheap compared to times square, and they are exactly the same items! Just an example is the I heart New York mugs. In Times Square you will be paying at least $8 each for these. China Town 5 for $10. It is amazing as they are exactly... More

Went to Chinatown and wandered around, then wandered into Little Italy and on to the financial district.

it is ok, but the chinatown in flushing has just as much or more to offer. so make a trek out to flushing, queens.