How to Plan a Day in the Chinatown District of New York City

Chinatown is a very famous area of New York City that is a must-see for visitors. This neighborhood, infused with Asian culture and heritage and is a feast for the senses. Plan a day in the Chinatown District of New York City.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Check out the Japan Home Centre. This shop is a paradise for those seeking authentic Asian products. Products in the store change weekly, and the cost for items can be very inexpensive.

2. Prepare to negotiate yourself a great deal on fashionable name-brand clothing, leather products and knockoff items such as handbags and wallets.

3. Find Asian food like never before. Taste old favorites and new entrées among dozens of restaurants, tea houses, bakeries and specialty food shops. In addition to Chinese, you can try Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singaporean, Japanese and Asian Fusion. You can also enjoy both indoor and outdoor seating. In the spring, visit the Taste of Chinatown, which features ethnic live entertainment in addition to food.

4. Get a manicure or pedicure. A number of spas offering great deals on salon and spa services such as manicures and pedicures abound in Chinatown. Best of all, they offer affordable rates.

5. Have a cup of tea. Known for herbal remedies, Asian culture also features the practice of drinking tea. Savor a cup of green tea, native to Asia, or other forms of this rejuvenating beverage to lift the mind and spirit while visiting the Chinatown neighborhood.