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, 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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