Chinatown, Manhattan, is located near the Lower East Side.  There are about 90,000 to 100,000 people here.  Chinatown encompasses the largest population of ethnic Chinese people outside of Asia.  Residents come from various different parts of China, and they speak different languages (mainly Mandarin, Min, and Cantonese).  Chinatown’s borders are considered Broome Street, Allen Street, Worth Street, and Lafayette Street.  Some of the main things people should see when visiting Chinatown are the Museum of Chinese in America, Columbus Park, Sara Delano Roosevelt Park, and Chatham Square.

After the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 many more Chinese immigrants were allowed into the country and Chinatown’s population greatly increased.  After September 11, 2001, Chinatown suffered because tourism and business slowed for a few years; however, it has increased again.  Higher luxury apartments being built in the area also contribute to this boost.  Chinatown is filled with many businesses as well, including fish markets, jewelry stores, and green grocers.