One of the North America's largest chinatowns, New York City’s unique ethnic neighborhood was founded in the 1870s by the Chinese immigrants who decided to call the burgeoning city their new home.Shops sell everything from Asian-inspired clothing and jewelry to martial arts equipment to unique foods you can take home and prepare on your own.

Chinatown boasts literally hundreds of restaurants, some of them only big enough for just a few tables. Ask the locals where the best ones are and you’ll no doubt be guided towards an unforgettable meal.

At the Mahayana Buddhist Temple, the largest in New York, you can view the great Golden Buddha, more than 16 feet high.