Chinatown is an absolute must see neighborhood in NYC. In Chinatown, you can experience some of the best of Chinese-American culture and you won’t need a passport! Plus, NYC Chinatown is one of the cheapest neighborhoods, so you can dine and shop without breaking your NYC bank. Chinatown is brimming with Shanghai Flair and on January 25 the area becomes plush with gold and red in celebration of the Chinese New Year.