紐約市是一個著名的文化樞紐，擁有亞洲以外最龐大的華裔族群。 這個位於曼哈頓下城的社區吸引了各界人士前來，共同體驗亞洲文化的韻味。 無論您是想參觀美國華人博物館、在堅尼街（Canal Street）淘寶尋寶，還是到哥倫布公園下棋，這個獨特的城市區域都能滿足每個人的需求。 因此，如果您正計劃探索唐人街，請務必參閱我們為您準備的最佳景點和活動指南。 我們保證您絕對會不虛此行！
深入了解該地區探索區域
如果您想進一步了解亞裔美國人的身份認同，我們名單上的下一個景點或許正合您意。 Museum of Chinese in America 位於唐人街中心，致力於向廣大觀眾展示該社區生動的歷史與文化傳承。 該機構迷人的館藏應有盡有，從精緻的紡織品和藝術品，到古董商店招牌和洗衣工具。 這間博物館規模適中，無需花費太長時間即可參觀完畢，這意味著您將有充足的時間前往該地區絕佳的餐廳大快朵頤。
雖然紐約以帝國大廈和克萊斯勒大廈聞名，但這座城市還有無數隱藏瑰寶等待您去發掘。 Eldridge Street Synagogue 建於 1887 年，被公認為美國最古老的猶太教堂之一。 遊客可以參加導覽行程，欣賞其摩爾式拱門、羅馬式石砌建築以及令人驚嘆的彩繪玻璃窗。 此外，您還能進一步了解這座建築奇蹟背後的歷史，以及在此舉行的宗教儀式和傳統。 由於這間博物館較少為人知，許多來到這裡的遊客往往比一般的博物館參觀者表現出更濃厚的興趣。
在進行密集的觀光行程後，若想讓疲憊的雙腿休息一下，不妨從眾多當地烘焙坊買些美味點心，然後前往 Columbus Park。 該公園位於曼哈頓充滿歷史氣息的五點區（Five Points），被公認為該市最古老的公園之一。 這裡擁有噴泉和蜿蜒的步道，是休閒放鬆和觀察路人的絕佳去處。 由於公園是社區成員的聚會場所，您可能會看到傳統音樂表演和正在玩中國傳統遊戲的人們。
感受文化氣息
除了美味的餐點，唐人街還有更多值得探索的地方。 如果您有興趣增廣見聞，不妨前往 Mahayana Buddhist Temple 享受難忘的文化體驗。 該寺廟位於曼哈頓大橋腳下，被認為是市內最大的佛寺。 進入後，您將能瞻仰 16 英尺高的佛像，以及講述其生平事蹟的壁匾。 我們建議您穿著得體的服裝，並遮蓋肩膀和膝蓋。 在唐人街，我們最喜愛的另一項活動是參觀 Mmuseumm。 自 2012 年以來，該處憑藉其離奇的古怪藏品和迷人的文物，為傳統的博物館體驗帶來耳目一新的改變。 在館內漫步就像是一場奇幻之旅；從全球各地的牙膏條到囚犯製作的物品，您在這裡無所不有。 憑藉其迷人的展品和對當代社會的獨特見解，讓人很難不被其吸引。
對於充滿創意的人士來說，Artist's Space 是唐人街最值得造訪的地點之一。 該博物館被譽為市內首批另類藝廊之一，專注於展出當代新銳創意人士的作品。 自 1972 年首次亮相以來，該機構已成就了許多知名藝術家的事業，包括 Cindy Sherman 和 Laurie Simmons。 該藝術庫本身涵蓋了各種形式；從抽象畫、前衛雕塑到影片和電子媒體，您在這裡都能找到。 誰知道呢？ 您可能會在這裡偶然發現藝術界的下一顆耀眼新星。
尋找樂趣體驗活動
如果您是帶著孩子一同旅行，您可能想去看看 Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center。 這裡被譽為紐約市「最後的偉大遊樂場」，為您和您的親友提供獨特的娛樂體驗。 在裡面，您將能找到復古世代遊戲與競技格鬥遊戲的絕佳組合。 這顆隱藏的明珠同時迎合資深玩家和新手，呈現出一個等待被解鎖的趣味世界。
各位折扣購物迷請注意！ 如果您正在尋找終極的購物療癒體驗，那就別再猶豫了！ 雖然堅尼街（Canal Street）通常不被認為是紐約最偉大的大道之一，但它絕對名副其實。 這條熱鬧的街道兩旁林立著各式各樣引人入勝的攤位，處處充滿活力，贏得了小販天堂的美譽。 走在街上，小販們會熱情地向您推銷各種名牌仿製品，應有盡有。 這裡有超值優惠和快節奏的活力，您絕對不想錯過！ 您是否正在尋找能激發味蕾的體驗？ 別擔心，我們已經為您準備好了！ 自 1978 年開業以來，華埠雪糕行（Chinatown Ice Cream Factory）一直提供純粹且美味的冰品。 口味從經典到異國風情應有盡有，但帶有一點小巧思；傳統口味包括清新且散發柑橘香氣的綠茶冰淇淋、帶有花香的斑蘭雪酪以及香甜的芒果冰淇淋；而香草、巧克力和草莓則被歸類為異國選擇。 無論您如何選擇，絕對都不會出錯！ 華埠充滿了鮮活的歷史與熱鬧的生命力，絕對是一趟值得造訪的旅程。 無論您是美食家、文藝愛好者還是建築迷，都一定能找到讓您感興趣的事物。 品嚐市內最道地的中國美食、欣賞世界級藝術、參觀國內最古老的猶太教堂之一 —— 盡情隨心所欲地探索吧！ 使用我們的全包景點暢遊套票和自選景點暢遊套票，探索華埠的一切。 透過 Go City®，您可以花更少的錢，看更多的景點。
Go walkabout
Go walkabout
And, if the official walkabout wasn’t eye candy enough for you, you’ll find further Insta-filling photo ops around just about every street corner. Take yourself on a meander through the bustling streets. But try to keep your eyes off the map on your phone as much as possible, for there’s a whole world of wonder if you just look up. We’re talking bold and colorful street art – Art Deco dragons, giant koi leaping across walls, and the much-loved murals at Doyers Street and Mott.
Follow your nose to vibrant local markets, crammed with crates of crunchy rambutan, umami dried mushrooms and great tanks of live fish; duck into herbal apothecaries, where glass jars overflow with teas, dried roots and all manner of other weird and wonderful remedies; and seek out hidden side streets lined with curio and gift shops hawking lucky cats, silk slippers, porcelain teapots and incense.
Doyers Street: to die for
Today’s Doyers Street is a far cry from the thoroughfare once dubbed ‘the Bloody Angle’ for its sharp bend and the ultra-violence that plagued it during the Prohibition era, when turf wars and gang warfare led to many, many grisly deaths. Indeed, gangsters and hatchet men* of yore would barely recognise the place now. Sure, the signature 90-degree curve still remains, but the worst thing likely to befall you nowadays is accidentally spilling bubble tea down your shirt during a careless selfie moment. NB: historic plaques and colorful Chinese lanterns ensure the ‘Angle’ is always ready for its close-up.
Elsewhere, follow the lane’s tight curve to discover chic boutiques, cute jewelry stores and more. Duck into Apotheke, a sleek speakeasy-style bar concealed beneath a fortune cookie factory, and pair dim sum with dianhong at the legendary Nom Wah Tea Parlor.
*Fun fact: the term ‘hatchet man’ originated right here on Doyers Street. We’ll let you work out why for yourselves!
Columbus Park
Columbus Park
Small but perfectly formed, Chinatown’s Columbus Park is one of the city’s oldest, and promises winding tree-lined pathways, tinkling fountains, and shaded benches that seem tailor-made for people-watching. A visit to this Five Points stalwart can be as relaxed or as active as you like. Grab coffee and egg tarts from a nearby bakery and settle in for a bit of spectator Mahjong or Chinese chess, or work off all those dumplings you’ve been mainlining on the basketball and tennis courts.
Chinatown museums and more
Museum of Chinese in America
Given that Manhattan’s Chinatown contains the highest concentration of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere, you can bet your bottom dollar it’s a pretty decent place to learn about Chinese culture and Asian-American identity. Which is where the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) comes in.
Here’s where to discover the human stories behind the faces and flavors of Chinatown. It’s a deep dive into the journey of Chinese immigrants in America, mixing historical artifacts with astonishing first-hand tales and interactive exhibits. The fascinating collection features everything from intricate textiles and artworks to antique business signs and laundry tools. It doesn’t take long to view everything in this relatively small museum – great news for anyone who can’t go more than an hour without wondering where their next bubble tea or bowl of peanut butter noodles is coming from.
Mahayana Buddhist Temple
Mahayana Buddhist Temple
Next up, get your zen on over at the Mahayana Buddhist Temple, located at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge. It’s the largest Buddhist temple in the city and its 16-foot-tall golden Buddha, seated on a lotus leaf, is a big lad too. Pass by the golden guardian lions standing sentry by the door to pay your respects to the enlightened one inside and view wall plaques that detail key moments in his life. Don’t forget to dress appropriately, with shoulders and knees covered.
The Museum at Eldridge Street
The cultural melting point that is NYC is the gift that keeps on giving. Constructed in Chinatown in 1887, the Eldridge Street Synagogue is recognized as one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. Its meticulous restoration since the 1970s has seen it reborn as the Museum at Eldridge Street, a phoenix-from-the-flames success story that The New York Times described as ‘gasp-inducing’. Have your own gasp induced, your jaw dropped and your eyes popped as you admire its swoonsome Moorish arches and Romanesque details and, especially, its sensational stained glass windows and intricate glass ceiling domes adorned with Star of David designs.
Mmuseumm
Another one of our favorite things to do in Chinatown is visit the Mmuseumm. Its ‘cabinet of curiosities’ style of approach has been a refreshing New York alternative to your usual museum experience since 2012. It is, loosely speaking, a natural history museum, but not in the same way that, say, AMNH is a natural history museum; its quirky collection of artifacts and oddities is a world away from all those old dinosaur bones and meteorite fragments. Instead, expect objects made by prisoners, toothpaste tubes from around the world and… rubble. Unusual? Yes. Strangely mesmerizing? Definitely.
Top Chinatown eats
Choose your own Chinatown adventure
Choose your own Chinatown adventure
Let’s face it: you probably don’t need our advice on where you should eat in Chinatown. Heck, this place is basically a pick and mix buffet of East Asia’s finest eats. So, if you’re a snack-on-the-go type of guy or gal, it’s fair to say you’ve come to the right place. Hit up street-corner stands for your custard-crammed egg waffle fix, bag crisp, fried dumplings for pocket change along Mosco and Mulberry streets and – especially – seek out street vendors hawking the mighty jianbing – a savory Chinese crepe/breakfast burrito that comes fully loaded with egg, cilantro, scallions, crispy wonton, pickles and spicy sauce. Wow. It’s pavement-pounding fuel done right and no mistake.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Stepping inside Nom Wah Tea Parlor feels a bit like stumbling upon a time capsule. Opened in 1920 (and already a fixture during Doyers Street’s torrid ‘Bloody Angle’ years), this old-school Chinatown stalwart serves up steaming baskets of shrimp siu mai, plump roast pork buns, and all the dumplings your heart could possibly desire. Vintage photos line the walls, and if that retro tiled floor could talk, well, the tales it could tell.
Sure, you might have to queue at busier times, but there’s a reason this place has been operating for over a century and, believe us, the payoff is well worth the wait. Share a plate of famous scallion pancakes or crispy turnip cakes, and sip on endless cups of tea served in delicate hand-decorated pots.
Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
The Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is a treat whatever the weather. What we’re saying is: you don’t have to wait for a warm day. After all, almond cookie and peanut butter are still going to taste just as good in the depths of a New York winter. Located on Bayers Street in the heart of Chinatown, the CICF has been serving up the cold stuff for five decades. Pop by for an icy blast of trad Asian flavors – green tea, lychee, pandan and coconut fudge – or choose from the ‘exotic’ menu, including chocolate, rocky road, strawberry cheesecake, and so on. Look out too for blink-and-you’ll-miss-em special flavors: maple bacon, banana durian and honey lavender for the win.
Tai Pan Bakery
Tai Pan Bakery
Baked goods aren’t difficult to come by in Chinatown or, indeed, just about anywhere in Manhattan, where pastries, cakes and tarts are practically a way of life. But the Taipan Bakery on Canal Street is just a little bit special. Brace your sweet tooth for a treat, as you pick and choose from classic egg tarts, fluffy coconut cream buns and decadent mango mousse cakes, to name just a few. Can’t choose? Go full Augustus Gloop mode and fill a selection box, before retreating to nearby Columbus Park or your hotel to scoff your epic cake haul in peace.
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