Chinatown, New York City

Name: Chinatown
Address: New York City, United States

#1090 among attractions in New York City

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Manhattan's Chinatown is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City, bordering the Lower East Side to its east, Little Italy to its north, Civic Center to its south, and Tribeca to its west. With an estimated population of 90,000 to 100,000 people, Chinatown is home to the highest concentration of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere. Manhattan's Chinatown is also one of the oldest Chinese ethnic enclaves. The Manhattan Chinatown is one of nine Chinatown neighborhoods in New York City, as well as one of twelve in the New York metropolitan area, which contains the largest ethnic Chinese population outside of Asia, comprising an estimated 893,697 uniracial individuals as of 2017. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°42'59"N, 73°59'47"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Chinatown)New York City United States

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Chinatown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum at Eldridge Street, Little Italy, Church of the Most Precious Blood, Mott Street.

~1010 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Museum at Eldridge Street, New York City
5 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City's Lower East Side, the Museum at Eldridge Street stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry that characterizes this historic neighborhood. Housed within the walls of the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent...
~1150 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Little Italy, New York City
6 min walk • Little Italy is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan in New York City, once known for its large Italian population. It is bounded on the west by Tribeca and Soho, on the south by Chinatown, on the east by the Bowery and Lower East Side, and on the north by Nolita.
~860 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of the Most Precious Blood, New York City
5 min walk • The Church of the Most Precious Blood is a Roman Catholic parish located in New York City. The parish is under the authority of the Archdiocese of New York, and is the National Shrine Church of San Gennaro.
~910 ftN
Street
Mott Street, New York City
5 min walk • Mott Street is a narrow but busy thoroughfare that runs in a north–south direction in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is regarded as Chinatown's unofficial "Main Street".
~1270 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Sea and Land Church, New York City
7 min walk • The Sea and Land Church is located at 61 Henry Street and Market Street in the Chinatown and Two Bridges neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City.
~1040 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Church of the Transfiguration, New York City
6 min walk • The Church of the Transfiguration is a Roman Catholic parish located at 25 Mott Street on the northwest corner of Mosco Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~870 ftW
Museum, History museum
Museum of Chinese in America, New York City
5 min walk • The Museum of Chinese in America is a museum in New York City which exhibits Chinese American history. It is a nonprofit 501 education and cultural institution that presents the living history, heritage, culture, and diverse experiences of Chinese Americans through exhibitions, educational services and public programs.
~690 ftSW
Neighbourhood, Arcade, Entertainment
Chinatown, New York City
4 min walk • Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center is a video arcade center located on Mott Street in Chinatown, Manhattan. Historically, the arcade catered toward competitive fighting games. The original arcade opened in 1944 and closed in February 2011, but reopened in May 2012 under different management.
~1500 ftN
Church
San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel, New York City
8 min walk • The Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz was a Roman Catholic chapel in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 378 Broome Street between Mulberry and Mott Streets in the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The chapel was established in 2005.
~1250 ftSW
Park
Columbus Park, New York City
7 min walk • Columbus Park formerly known as Mulberry Bend Park, Five Points Park and Paradise Park, is a public park in Chinatown, Manhattan, in New York City that was built in 1897.
~1170 ftSW
Square
Chatham Square, New York City
6 min walk • Chatham Square is a major intersection in Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City. The square lies at the confluence of eight streets: the Bowery, Doyers Street, East Broadway, St. James Place, Mott Street, Oliver Street, Worth Street and Park Row.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chinatown?

Nearby attractions include Atlantic Garden, New York City (2 min walk), Chinatown, New York City (4 min walk), Church of the Most Precious Blood, New York City (5 min walk), Museum of Chinese in America, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to Chinatown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chinatown:

Bus

Lucky Star (2 min walk)
Wanda Coach (4 min walk)

Metro

Grand Street • Lines: B, D (7 min walk)
Canal Street • Lines: J, Z (6 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (28 min walk)
Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (29 min walk)