China Town is located in lower Manhattan. It is several streets that resemble a market place in China. A market place is exactly what it is. It is shop after shop. These shops include multiple clothing shops, also many NYC souvenirs, along with many items that originate in China. Fish markets and authentic Chinese cuisine is also common in this neighborhood.
The main street in this unique area is Canal Street. When you take the subway from anywhere in the city, just simply get off at the Canal St. station, and when you emerge from the underground subway you will be smack-dab in the middle of little china. (China Town is very close to Little Italy)China town can be fun, because you can barter with venders to get good prices on goods, as well as get a lot of things you can't get anywhere else. You can eat at many good and delicious restaurants. However, there are some things to look out for when visiting this neighborhood.
Do Not's!
1. DO NOT talk to the venders on street corners who will try to sell you "real" Tiffany, Coach etc. These products are always counterfeit, and it is illegal to buy them. Police patrol these areas heavily and you WILL be arrested for buying a counterfeit item. *don't be rude to them, just simply decline*
2. DO NOT leave the street to go into shops located in alleys or off of main roads. ONLY go into shops that are located on main streets with heavy traffic.
3. DO NOT try to bargain with the venders too much, because you can offend them and they will get very angry and possibly violent.
4. DO NOT lose track of your personal belongings, and keep a good eye on your money. DO NOT flash money.
5. DO NOT eat anything that you are not used to, or anything that does not look or smell good. Food poisoning is highly possible in areas such as this.
**photo taken by David Cox**
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ReplyDeleteAhhhhhh, I have to say....it's really not that serious....
Just being there once so I am not sure if my words count. I was still walking on those main streets, probably 11pm..with my friend. I felt bit sacred when we were off the main streets cause they are almost in the total dark. However the food there is much much better and much more Chinese than other so-called Chinese restaurants. I tried few of them, and also a milk-tea shop, haha, see I am still alive...
It's a funny post!
You don't believe safety is serious? Obviously you've only been to NYC once. I've been there many times, and have friends and family who live there. Serious? Yes it is... Thanks for your ridiculous and rude comment.
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, if you read my post. I state that staying on the main streets is the RIGHT thing to do. So maybe before posting rude comments, and "LOL-ing" at someones work, read it correctly. and yeah, they are "Chinese Restaurants." We are in the United States, so obviously it won't be the same as an authentic restaurant in the actual country of China...That is expected.
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