CHURCHOFTHETRANSFIGURATION

Located on Mott Street at Pell Street, thechurch stands unchanged in the midst ofrestaurants and gift shops. The churchof New York City immigrants since 1801,serving – in succession – the Irish, Italianand, currently, the Chinese community.Sermons are delivered in Cantonese aswell as English.

MAHAYANABUDDHISTTEMPLE

The largest Buddhist temple in Chinatown, acrossfrom the Manhattan Bridge. See the golden Buddha,perhaps the largest in New York, seated serenely on a lotus.

FIRSTSHEARITHISRAELCEMETERY

At St. James Place, just off Chatham Square. Dating from1683, this isthe oldest Jewish cemetery in New York City.

EDWARDMOONEYHOUSE

At the corner of Bowery and Pell Street, the oldesttownhouse in New York City was built in 1785after the Revolutionary War by Edward Mooney,a butcher.It became a tavern in the 1820’s, a

store and hotel in the early 20th century,then a pool parlor, a restaurant, a Chinese club, and

today, it is a community bank.The architecture com-bines late Georgian and early Federal styles.

Thanks to: Museum of Chinese in the Americas

www.ExploreChinatown.com

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CHATHAMSQUARE

Site of the Kim Lau Memorial Arch, erected in1962in memory of the Chinese Americans whodied in WWII, and a statue of Lin Ze Xu, a19th-century anti-drug hero in China.East of the Square, on Division Street, is Confucius Plaza, where a statue ofConfucius stands near the tallestresidentialbuilding in Chinatown.

COLUMBUSPARK

Between Mulberry Street and Baxter Street,below Bayard Street. Chinatown’s largest park,where you can often see people practicing Tai Chi in the morning, playing table games or relaxing with their pet song birds.Created in the1890’s to improve the Five Points neighborhood, it is a major recreationalfacility used for sports, festivals and outdoor events.

FIVEPOINTS

At the intersection of today’s Mosco, Worth and Baxter Streets, andnamed for the intersection of the five streets that converged at the southend of what is now Columbus Park. Site of the city’s first tenements, it was built to accommodate the massive immigration of Germans and Irish.

MUSEUMOFCHINESEINTHEAMERICAS

Housed in a late 19th-century schoolhouse at 70 Mulberry Street, 2nd floor.One of the most important national archivesofChinese history in America, it offers special exhibits,public programs and tours of Chinatown.

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MOTTSTREET&CANALSTREET

Considered by many the heart of Chinatown.Walk downtown on Mott Street and experiencethe culinary delights of Asia. You’ll come uponthe Eastern States Buddhist Temple of Americaand the Church of the Transfiguration, one of the

oldest churches in Manhattan.Canal Street isknown for its jewelry stores and shopping bargains.

GRANDSTREET&MOTTSTREET

This is where to start if you’re shopping for fresh ingredients.You’ll findrows of fish and vegetable markets as well as grocery stores stocking allkinds of Asian spices and sauces.For those looking to eat, rather thancook, restaurants and specialty food stores abound.

DOYERSSTREET

Off Mott Street, running between Pell Street andChatham Square, this unusual street features a 90-degree turn.You may recognize it frommovies and TV shows. According to legend, themerchants built the street crooked so that straight-flying ghosts couldn’t move through it.Today you’llfind the local post office, one of Chinatown’s first dim sumrestaurants and lots of barber shops.

BAXTERSTREETBETWEENCANALSTREET&BAYARDSTREET

A slice of Saigon, where you’ll find a row of restaurants specializing inVietnamese cuisine, known for its healthy abundance of fresh herbs andvegetables, minimal use of oil and treatment of meat as a condimentrather than a main course.

EASTBROADWAY

The neighborhood of Chinatown’s newest immigrants, it is largely the home of the Fujianese, from China’s southeastern coast. Find street mar-kets and dining choices in the hustle and bustle of endless commerce.

Explore the Streets of ChinatownEach street in Chinatown possesses its own distinctive personality.Whether characterized by their stores and restaurants or their uniquesize and shape, the streets of Chinatown provide a fascinating cul-tural experience on every block.

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events — you’ll find it all there. Sign up for our email newsletter for

current news on events, festivals and special offers.

Chinatown Photos by Corky Lee

Chinatown New York City, the largest Chinatown

in the United States, is located in one of the oldest neighbor-

hoods in Manhattan. Founded in the late 1870’s by Chinese

immigrants, Chinatown offers a unique historical and cultural

experience not found anywhere else in the world.

Experience the sights, feel the pulse, challenge your senses —

there is something for everyone. An endless array of restau-

rants, teahouses and bakeries to sample. Gift, fashion and

jewelry shops for you and your family. Supermarkets, fresh

produce and fish markets for the gourmand. Arts, antiques,

landmarks and cultural treasures for collectors and history

buffs. Exciting festivals and nightlife for all.

Located on the east side of Lower Manhattan, Chinatown is

easily accessible by subway and bus and within walking distance

from SoHo, South Street Seaport, TriBeCa, Little Italy, Wall Street,

City Hall and the courthouses. Come explore the neighborhood

at the center of the downtown experience – Chinatown!

Getting ThereBY S U B WAY

to Canal Street Stationto Grand Street Station

to East Broadway Station

BY B U SM1, M6, M9, M15, M22, M103, B39, B51

WA L K I N GFrom East Village (Cooper Square, below St. Marks /8th Street)Walk straight down 3rd Avenue (which becomes Bowery) to Chatham Square.

From SoHoWalk downtown on Broadway, turn left on Canal Street.

From TriBeCaFrom Broadway, walk east on Canal Street or Worth Street.

From Little ItalyWalk downtown on Mulberry Street to Canal Street.

From South Street Seaport or Wall StreetWalk uptown on Pearl Street (which becomes St. James Place) to Chatham Square.

From World Trade Center Site (corner of Church Street & Vesey Street)Walk uptown on Church Street or Broadway to Canal Street. Turn right and walk east.

From the Courthouses / Centre StreetWalk east on Worth Street one block to Columbus Park.

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CHURCHOFTHETRANSFIGURATION

Located on Mott Street at Pell Street, thechurch stands unchanged in the midst ofrestaurants and gift shops. The churchof New York City immigrants since 1801,serving – in succession – the Irish, Italianand, currently, the Chinese community.Sermons are delivered in Cantonese aswell as English.

MAHAYANABUDDHISTTEMPLE

The largest Buddhist temple in Chinatown, acrossfrom the Manhattan Bridge. See the golden Buddha,perhaps the largest in New York, seated serenely on a lotus.

FIRSTSHEARITHISRAELCEMETERY

At St. James Place, just off Chatham Square. Dating from1683, this isthe oldest Jewish cemetery in New York City.

EDWARDMOONEYHOUSE

At the corner of Bowery and Pell Street, the oldesttownhouse in New York City was built in 1785after the Revolutionary War by Edward Mooney,a butcher.It became a tavern in the 1820’s, a

store and hotel in the early 20th century,then a pool parlor, a restaurant, a Chinese club, and

today, it is a community bank.The architecture com-bines late Georgian and early Federal styles.

Thanks to: Museum of Chinese in the Americas

www.ExploreChinatown.com

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Explore the History of ChinatownOften overlooked, Chinatown is the site of a rich history that notonly tells the story of the Chinese-American experience, but alsothat of early Irish, Jewish and Italian immigrants. Today, remnantsof the neighborhood’s European-American ancestry stand side-by-side with more recent Asian-inspired landmarks.

CHATHAMSQUARE

Site of the Kim Lau Memorial Arch, erected in1962in memory of the Chinese Americans whodied in WWII, and a statue of Lin Ze Xu, a19th-century anti-drug hero in China.East of the Square, on Division Street, is Confucius Plaza, where a statue ofConfucius stands near the tallestresidentialbuilding in Chinatown.

COLUMBUSPARK

Between Mulberry Street and Baxter Street,below Bayard Street. Chinatown’s largest park,where you can often see people practicing Tai Chi in the morning, playing table games or relaxing with their pet song birds.Created in the1890’s to improve the Five Points neighborhood, it is a major recreationalfacility used for sports, festivals and outdoor events.

FIVEPOINTS

At the intersection of today’s Mosco, Worth and Baxter Streets, andnamed for the intersection of the five streets that converged at the southend of what is now Columbus Park. Site of the city’s first tenements, it was built to accommodate the massive immigration of Germans and Irish.

MUSEUMOFCHINESEINTHEAMERICAS

Housed in a late 19th-century schoolhouse at 70 Mulberry Street, 2nd floor.One of the most important national archivesofChinese history in America, it offers special exhibits,public programs and tours of Chinatown.

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MOTTSTREET&CANALSTREET

Considered by many the heart of Chinatown.Walk downtown on Mott Street and experiencethe culinary delights of Asia. You’ll come uponthe Eastern States Buddhist Temple of Americaand the Church of the Transfiguration, one of the

oldest churches in Manhattan.Canal Street isknown for its jewelry stores and shopping bargains.

GRANDSTREET&MOTTSTREET

This is where to start if you’re shopping for fresh ingredients.You’ll findrows of fish and vegetable markets as well as grocery stores stocking allkinds of Asian spices and sauces.For those looking to eat, rather thancook, restaurants and specialty food stores abound.

DOYERSSTREET

Off Mott Street, running between Pell Street andChatham Square, this unusual street features a 90-degree turn.You may recognize it frommovies and TV shows. According to legend, themerchants built the street crooked so that straight-flying ghosts couldn’t move through it.Today you’llfind the local post office, one of Chinatown’s first dim sumrestaurants and lots of barber shops.

BAXTERSTREETBETWEENCANALSTREET&BAYARDSTREET

A slice of Saigon, where you’ll find a row of restaurants specializing inVietnamese cuisine, known for its healthy abundance of fresh herbs andvegetables, minimal use of oil and treatment of meat as a condimentrather than a main course.

EASTBROADWAY

The neighborhood of Chinatown’s newest immigrants, it is largely the home of the Fujianese, from China’s southeastern coast. Find street mar-kets and dining choices in the hustle and bustle of endless commerce.

Explore the Streets of ChinatownEach street in Chinatown possesses its own distinctive personality.Whether characterized by their stores and restaurants or their uniquesize and shape, the streets of Chinatown provide a fascinating cul-tural experience on every block.

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Chinatown New York City. Restaurants, shops, tours, maps, culture,

events — you’ll find it all there. Sign up for our email newsletter for

current news on events, festivals and special offers.

Chinatown Photos by Corky Lee

Chinatown New York City, the largest Chinatown

in the United States, is located in one of the oldest neighbor-

hoods in Manhattan. Founded in the late 1870’s by Chinese

immigrants, Chinatown offers a unique historical and cultural

experience not found anywhere else in the world.

Experience the sights, feel the pulse, challenge your senses —

there is something for everyone. An endless array of restau-

rants, teahouses and bakeries to sample. Gift, fashion and

jewelry shops for you and your family. Supermarkets, fresh

produce and fish markets for the gourmand. Arts, antiques,

landmarks and cultural treasures for collectors and history

buffs. Exciting festivals and nightlife for all.

Located on the east side of Lower Manhattan, Chinatown is

easily accessible by subway and bus and within walking distance

from SoHo, South Street Seaport, TriBeCa, Little Italy, Wall Street,

City Hall and the courthouses. Come explore the neighborhood

at the center of the downtown experience – Chinatown!

Getting ThereBY S U B WAY

to Canal Street Stationto Grand Street Station

to East Broadway Station

BY B U SM1, M6, M9, M15, M22, M103, B39, B51

WA L K I N GFrom East Village (Cooper Square, below St. Marks /8th Street)Walk straight down 3rd Avenue (which becomes Bowery) to Chatham Square.

From SoHoWalk downtown on Broadway, turn left on Canal Street.

From TriBeCaFrom Broadway, walk east on Canal Street or Worth Street.

From Little ItalyWalk downtown on Mulberry Street to Canal Street.

From South Street Seaport or Wall StreetWalk uptown on Pearl Street (which becomes St. James Place) to Chatham Square.

From World Trade Center Site (corner of Church Street & Vesey Street)Walk uptown on Church Street or Broadway to Canal Street. Turn right and walk east.

From the Courthouses / Centre StreetWalk east on Worth Street one block to Columbus Park.

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CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION

Located on Mott Street at Pell Street, thechurch stands unchanged in the midst ofrestaurants and gift shops. The churchof New York City immigrants since 1801,serving – in succession – the Irish, Italianand, currently, the Chinese community.Sermons are delivered in Cantonese aswell as English.

M A H AYA N A B U D D H I ST T E M P L E

The largest Buddhist temple in Chinatown, acrossfrom the Manhattan Bridge. See the golden Buddha,perhaps the largest in New York, seated serenely on a lotus.

F I R ST S H E A R I T H I S R A E L C E M E T E RY

At St. James Place, just off Chatham Square. Dating from1683, this isthe oldest Jewish cemetery in New York City.

E DWA R D M O O N E Y H O U S E

At the corner of Bowery and Pell Street, the oldesttownhouse in New York City was built in 1785after the Revolutionary War by Edward Mooney,a butcher. It became a tavern in the 1820’s, a

store and hotel in the early 20th century, then a pool parlor, a restaurant, a Chinese club, and

today, it is a community bank. The architecture com-bines late Georgian and early Federal styles.

Thanks to: Museum of Chinese in the Americas

www.ExploreChinatown.com

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Explore the History of ChinatownOften overlooked, Chinatown is the site of a rich history that notonly tells the story of the Chinese-American experience, but alsothat of early Irish, Jewish and Italian immigrants. Today, remnantsof the neighborhood’s European-American ancestry stand side-by-side with more recent Asian-inspired landmarks.

CH AT H A M S Q UA R E

Site of the Kim Lau Memorial Arch, erected in1962in memory of the Chinese Americans whodied in WWII, and a statue of Lin Ze Xu, a19th-century anti-drug hero in China.East of the Square, on Division Street, is Confucius Plaza, where a statue ofConfucius stands near the tallestresidential building in Chinatown.

CO L U M B U S PA R K

Between Mulberry Street and Baxter Street,below Bayard Street. Chinatown’s largest park,where you can often see people practicing Tai Chi in the morning, playing table games or relaxing with their pet song birds. Created in the1890’s to improve the Five Points neighborhood, it is a major recreationalfacility used for sports, festivals and outdoor events.

F I V E P O I N TS

At the intersection of today’s Mosco, Worth and Baxter Streets, andnamed for the intersection of the five streets that converged at the southend of what is now Columbus Park. Site of the city’s first tenements, it was built to accommodate the massive immigration of Germans and Irish.

M U S E U M O F CH I N E S E I N T H E A M E R I C A S

Housed in a late 19th-century schoolhouse at 70 Mulberry Street, 2nd floor. One of the most important national archives ofChinese history in America, it offers special exhibits,public programs and tours of Chinatown.

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M OT T ST R E E T & C A N A L ST R E E T

Considered by many the heart of Chinatown.Walk downtown on Mott Street and experiencethe culinary delights of Asia. You’ll come uponthe Eastern States Buddhist Temple of Americaand the Church of the Transfiguration, one of the

oldest churches in Manhattan. Canal Street isknown for its jewelry stores and shopping bargains.

G R A N D ST R E E T & M OT T ST R E E T

This is where to start if you’re shopping for fresh ingredients. You’ll findrows of fish and vegetable markets as well as grocery stores stocking allkinds of Asian spices and sauces. For those looking to eat, rather thancook, restaurants and specialty food stores abound.

D OY E R S ST R E E T

Off Mott Street, running between Pell Street andChatham Square, this unusual street features a 90-degree turn. You may recognize it frommovies and TV shows. According to legend, themerchants built the street crooked so that straight-flying ghosts couldn’t move through it.Today you’llfind the local post office, one of Chinatown’s first dim sumrestaurants and lots of barber shops.

B A X T E R ST R E E T B E T W E E N C A N A L ST R E E T & B AYA R D ST R E E T

A slice of Saigon, where you’ll find a row of restaurants specializing inVietnamese cuisine, known for its healthy abundance of fresh herbs andvegetables, minimal use of oil and treatment of meat as a condimentrather than a main course.

E A ST B ROA DWAY

The neighborhood of Chinatown’s newest immigrants, it is largely the home of the Fujianese, from China’s southeastern coast. Find street mar-kets and dining choices in the hustle and bustle of endless commerce.

Explore the Streets of ChinatownEach street in Chinatown possesses its own distinctive personality.Whether characterized by their stores and restaurants or their uniquesize and shape, the streets of Chinatown provide a fascinating cul-tural experience on every block.

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Chinatown New York City. Restaurants, shops, tours, maps, culture,

events — you’ll find it all there. Sign up for our email newsletter for

current news on events, festivals and special offers.

Chinatown Photos by Corky Lee

Chinatown New York City,the largest Chinatown

in the United States, is located in one of the oldest neighbor-

hoods in Manhattan. Founded in the late 1870’s by Chinese

immigrants, Chinatown offers a unique historical and cultural

experience not found anywhere else in the world.

Experience the sights, feel the pulse, challenge your senses —

there is something for everyone. An endless array of restau-

rants, teahouses and bakeries to sample. Gift, fashion and

jewelry shops for you and your family. Supermarkets, fresh

produce and fish markets for the gourmand. Arts, antiques,

landmarks and cultural treasures for collectors and history

buffs. Exciting festivals and nightlife for all.

Located on the east side of Lower Manhattan, Chinatown is

easily accessible by subway and bus and within walking distance

from SoHo, South Street Seaport, TriBeCa, Little Italy, Wall Street,

City Hall and the courthouses. Come explore the neighborhood

at the center of the downtown experience – Chinatown!

Getting ThereBYSUBWAY

to Canal Street Stationto Grand Street Station

to East Broadway Station

BYBUSM1, M6, M9, M15, M22, M103, B39, B51

WALKINGFrom East Village (Cooper Square, below St. Marks/8th Street)Walk straight down 3rd Avenue (which becomes Bowery) to Chatham Square.

From SoHoWalk downtown on Broadway, turn left on Canal Street.

From TriBeCaFrom Broadway, walk east on Canal Street or Worth Street.

From Little ItalyWalk downtown on Mulberry Street to Canal Street.

From South Street Seaport or Wall StreetWalk uptown on PearlStreet (which becomes St. James Place) to Chatham Square.

From World Trade Center Site (corner of Church Street & Vesey Street)Walk uptown on Church Street or Broadway to Canal Street. Turn right and walk east.

From the Courthouses/Centre StreetWalk east on Worth Street one block to Columbus Park.

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CHURCHOFTHETRANSFIGURATION

Located on Mott Street at Pell Street, thechurch stands unchanged in the midst ofrestaurants and gift shops. The churchof New York City immigrants since 1801,serving – in succession – the Irish, Italianand, currently, the Chinese community.Sermons are delivered in Cantonese aswell as English.

MAHAYANABUDDHISTTEMPLE

The largest Buddhist temple in Chinatown, acrossfrom the Manhattan Bridge. See the golden Buddha,perhaps the largest in New York, seated serenely on a lotus.

FIRSTSHEARITHISRAELCEMETERY

At St. James Place, just off Chatham Square. Dating from1683, this isthe oldest Jewish cemetery in New York City.

EDWARDMOONEYHOUSE

At the corner of Bowery and Pell Street, the oldesttownhouse in New York City was built in 1785after the Revolutionary War by Edward Mooney,a butcher.It became a tavern in the 1820’s, a

store and hotel in the early 20th century,then a pool parlor, a restaurant, a Chinese club, and

today, it is a community bank.The architecture com-bines late Georgian and early Federal styles.

Thanks to: Museum of Chinese in the Americas

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Explore the History of ChinatownOften overlooked, Chinatown is the site of a rich history that notonly tells the story of the Chinese-American experience, but alsothat of early Irish, Jewish and Italian immigrants. Today, remnantsof the neighborhood’s European-American ancestry stand side-by-side with more recent Asian-inspired landmarks.

CHATHAMSQUARE

Site of the Kim Lau Memorial Arch, erected in1962in memory of the Chinese Americans whodied in WWII, and a statue of Lin Ze Xu, a19th-century anti-drug hero in China.East of the Square, on Division Street, is Confucius Plaza, where a statue ofConfucius stands near the tallestresidentialbuilding in Chinatown.

COLUMBUSPARK

Between Mulberry Street and Baxter Street,below Bayard Street. Chinatown’s largest park,where you can often see people practicing Tai Chi in the morning, playing table games or relaxing with their pet song birds.Created in the1890’s to improve the Five Points neighborhood, it is a major recreationalfacility used for sports, festivals and outdoor events.

FIVEPOINTS

At the intersection of today’s Mosco, Worth and Baxter Streets, andnamed for the intersection of the five streets that converged at the southend of what is now Columbus Park. Site of the city’s first tenements, it was built to accommodate the massive immigration of Germans and Irish.

MUSEUMOFCHINESEINTHEAMERICAS

Housed in a late 19th-century schoolhouse at 70 Mulberry Street, 2nd floor.One of the most important national archivesofChinese history in America, it offers special exhibits,public programs and tours of Chinatown.

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MOTTSTREET&CANALSTREET

Considered by many the heart of Chinatown.Walk downtown on Mott Street and experiencethe culinary delights of Asia. You’ll come uponthe Eastern States Buddhist Temple of Americaand the Church of the Transfiguration, one of the

oldest churches in Manhattan.Canal Street isknown for its jewelry stores and shopping bargains.

GRANDSTREET&MOTTSTREET

This is where to start if you’re shopping for fresh ingredients.You’ll findrows of fish and vegetable markets as well as grocery stores stocking allkinds of Asian spices and sauces.For those looking to eat, rather thancook, restaurants and specialty food stores abound.

DOYERSSTREET

Off Mott Street, running between Pell Street andChatham Square, this unusual street features a 90-degree turn.You may recognize it frommovies and TV shows. According to legend, themerchants built the street crooked so that straight-flying ghosts couldn’t move through it.Today you’llfind the local post office, one of Chinatown’s first dim sumrestaurants and lots of barber shops.

BAXTERSTREETBETWEENCANALSTREET&BAYARDSTREET

A slice of Saigon, where you’ll find a row of restaurants specializing inVietnamese cuisine, known for its healthy abundance of fresh herbs andvegetables, minimal use of oil and treatment of meat as a condimentrather than a main course.

EASTBROADWAY

The neighborhood of Chinatown’s newest immigrants, it is largely the home of the Fujianese, from China’s southeastern coast. Find street mar-kets and dining choices in the hustle and bustle of endless commerce.

Explore the Streets of ChinatownEach street in Chinatown possesses its own distinctive personality.Whether characterized by their stores and restaurants or their uniquesize and shape, the streets of Chinatown provide a fascinating cul-tural experience on every block.

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www.ExploreChinatown.com, your entry point to

Chinatown New York City. Restaurants, shops, tours, maps, culture,

events — you’ll find it all there. Sign up for our email newsletter for

current news on events, festivals and special offers.

Chinatown Photos by Corky Lee

Chinatown New York City, the largest Chinatown

in the United States, is located in one of the oldest neighbor-

hoods in Manhattan. Founded in the late 1870’s by Chinese

immigrants, Chinatown offers a unique historical and cultural

experience not found anywhere else in the world.

Experience the sights, feel the pulse, challenge your senses —

there is something for everyone. An endless array of restau-

rants, teahouses and bakeries to sample. Gift, fashion and

jewelry shops for you and your family. Supermarkets, fresh

produce and fish markets for the gourmand. Arts, antiques,

landmarks and cultural treasures for collectors and history

buffs. Exciting festivals and nightlife for all.

Located on the east side of Lower Manhattan, Chinatown is

easily accessible by subway and bus and within walking distance

from SoHo, South Street Seaport, TriBeCa, Little Italy, Wall Street,

City Hall and the courthouses. Come explore the neighborhood

at the center of the downtown experience – Chinatown!

Getting ThereBY S U B WAY

to Canal Street Stationto Grand Street Station

to East Broadway Station

BY B U SM1, M6, M9, M15, M22, M103, B39, B51

WA L K I N GFrom East Village (Cooper Square, below St. Marks /8th Street)Walk straight down 3rd Avenue (which becomes Bowery) to Chatham Square.

From SoHoWalk downtown on Broadway, turn left on Canal Street.

From TriBeCaFrom Broadway, walk east on Canal Street or Worth Street.

From Little ItalyWalk downtown on Mulberry Street to Canal Street.

From South Street Seaport or Wall StreetWalk uptown on Pearl Street (which becomes St. James Place) to Chatham Square.

From World Trade Center Site (corner of Church Street & Vesey Street)Walk uptown on Church Street or Broadway to Canal Street. Turn right and walk east.

From the Courthouses / Centre StreetWalk east on Worth Street one block to Columbus Park.

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