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Main Streets in
Chinatown
Four Main Streets:
Canal Street, the busiest street in
Chinatown, runs from east to west. At its west, it is the Hudson River,
and at its east, it is the Manhattan Bridge Gate. Everyday, it is crowded
with visitors from all over the world. Stores, banks, supermarkets,
restaurants, offices are all found on this street. Peddlers make it
even more crowded. (photos)
Mott Street, crossing Canal Street, is
the heart of Chinatown. Like Canal Street, it is crowded by stores,
supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, etc. It is considered the paradise for
shopping in Chinatown. (photos)
Bowery Street, crossed by Canal Street
on the east side, is dotted with stores and travel agencies. Confucius
Plaza and Chatham Square are located on this street (see Sightseeing). Jin
Feng Restaurant, the biggest in Chinatown, is at its corner with Canal
Street. (photos)
East Broadway, a litter outside of
Chinatown at the east, is where most Chinese do their business and spend
their daily life. It is also crowded not by visitors but by local Chinese.
The street is flanked by different kinds of cheap stores and traditional
Chinese restaurants. (photos)
Other Streets
As a visitor or shopper, other Chinatown
streets you should not miss are the ones surrounding Canal and Mott
Streets, such as Baxter, Mulberry and Elizabeth Streets, where you see
almost no difference from Canal and Mott Streets. Walking a few blocks
further, you will find Pell Street and Doyers Street, where more stores
and restaurants will make your visit more fruitful. (photos)
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