10 Best Reasons to Visit Chinatown, NYC

– January 11, 2010

6. Dim Sum. Dim Sum is a traditional Chinese cuisine, a variety of appetizers to choose from. Buddha Bodai on 5 Mott Street or Chatham Square on 9 Chatham Square are just two of the many in Chinatown.

7. Tea. We all know that the Chinese are known for their tea, whether it’s herbal or bubble tea. Some places to try are Vivi Bubble Tea on 49 Bayard Street and Ya Ya Tea Garden on 163 Hester Street.

8. Chinese Bakeries. The bakeries are different from the traditional American or French bakeries. Try the sesame balls or red bean paste bread rolls at Golden Fung Wong Bakery at 41 Mott Street or Lung Moon Bakery on 81 Mulberry Street.

9. Museum of Chinese in America. 70 Mulberry Street. Explore Chinese immigrating culture and history through historic papers, images, and artifacts.

10. Mahayana Buddhist Temple. On the corner of Canal Street and Bowery Street. The largest in New York Chinatown. Inside is a golden Buddha.

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