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The Official Chinatown Walking Tour
1-2 hours
This guided stroll around Manhattan’s lively Chinatown takes in a towering golden Buddha, a Taoist temple, Confucius Plaza and more.
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What you'll do
Step into one of New York City’s most vibrant and historic neighbourhoods on this immersive walking tour of Chinatown. Led by an expert local guide, you’ll uncover the stories, traditions, and turning points that have shaped this bustling corner of Manhattan – where every street has a past and every landmark has something to say.
As you explore the maze-like streets, you’ll pass colourful storefronts, lively markets, and restaurants filled with the unmistakable aromas of Chinese cuisine. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating facts, folklore, and first-hand insights, plus take you inside locations rarely included on public tours.
Highlights include visits to New York’s tallest Buddha statue, a Taoist temple, and the historic Five Points neighbourhood — once infamous, now transformed, and immortalised in Gangs of New York. The tour ends with exclusive access to the Chinatown Consolidated Benevolent Association, home to the honorary “Mayor of Chinatown.” Keep your eyes peeled, you might even spot them in action.
The Official Chinatown Walking Tour highlights
Mahayana Buddhist Temple
Located near the Manhattan Bridge, this is New York’s largest Buddhist temple and home to a striking 16-foot seated Buddha, serenely positioned on a lotus leaf.
Doyers Street
Today it’s lined with cafés and shops, but this curved street was once known as the Bloody Angle – a notorious hotspot for gang violence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Five Points
Famous for its role in Gangs of New York, this area has undergone a remarkable transformation. Learn how it evolved from a crime-ridden slum into a thriving, multicultural neighbourhood.
Confucius Plaza
See the 15-foot bronze statue of Confucius, created by sculptor Liu Shih, with a Confucian proverb engraved at its base.
Chinatown Consolidated Benevolent Association
Founded in 1883, the CCBA represents Chinese Americans in New York. Its president is informally known as the Mayor of Chinatown, and this exclusive visit is the tour’s grand finale.
What's included
90-minute guided walking tour
Reservations
Booking required
Please reserve your tour in advance online. You will be asked for a credit card number to confirm the reservation. Your card will only be charged if you fail to arrive for your tour. Changes and cancellations can be made up to two hours before your tour without being charged.
Where you'll be
Chinatown Little Italy Information Kiosk, Baxter Street & Canal Street, New York, USHow to get there
Canal Street: N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6, J or Z line
Standard opening hours
Find out more
For more information, visit the Official Chinatown Walking Tour website.
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