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Listen up, bargain hunters, meanderers and wanderers: the streets of Chinatown are made just for you. This neighborhood of Manhattan is an ethnic enclave with the second most populous Chinatown in the Western Hemisphere and third in area size. Chinatown is actually home to a variety of immigrants, from China's Fujian province and Taiwan as well as Mandarin speakers from the interior provinces, some Vietnamese as well as Tibetans, Malaysians and Cambodians, making the ethnic flair here truly vibrant. The Asian-inspired building facades, with pagodas and tiled roofs and the narrow tenements will set the mood for your adventure right away. Let's not forget the amazing eats—including plenty of variety and delicious, affordable food, from Dim Sum, to Cantonese cuisine, congee and fresh seafood. Head to one of the small bakeries for a snack while here or try a Vietnamese restaurant for a large bowl of yummy beef soup noodles. Be sure to save room for dessert too—like the many flavors at the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory. As many of you know, this neighborhood is also known for its ample knock off handbags and watches, a big draw for fashion freaks. Finally, if you haven't had enough Chinatown, hop on one of the buses and check out Brooklyn's Chinatown for more delicious eats and more great deals.