1. Chinese green-grocers and fishmongers. Located all around Mott Street, Mulberry Street, Canal Street and all along East Broadway. Chefs come to Chinatown to get inspired and get fresh ingredients.
2. Chinese New Year Parade. Chinese New Year is either in January or February and is not always on the same day. This year, Chinese New Year lands on Valentine’s day, February 14th, 2010. The Chinese New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival occurs on the new year in Columbus Park and the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival is on February 21st, 11:30 am – 4 pm. See the firecracker ceremony, lion and dragon dancers, traditional costumes and celebrations on these two festive days. If you can only make one, the latter is the way to go.
3. Chinese Restaurants. Chinatown has the most authentic Chinese restaurants at really low prices. Try Big Wong King on 67 Mott Street or Prosperity Dumpling at 46 Eldridge Street.
4. Ducks hanging from the windows. Walk through Chinatown and you’ll see cooked ducks hanging in almost every restaurant window. The Chinese love their duck. Big Wong King is one of these restaurants, located on 67 Mott Street.
5. Shop District. Located on and near Canal Street. Known for the jewelry stores, and anything boot leg, from watches to purses. When you enter this are, you won’t know which one to step in, because there are so many shops and vendors.
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