Gear up for the day and drive to Chinatown in Binondo. It is always better to leave early to avoid traffic and make the most out of your tour.<\/p>\n There are three major parking areas in Chinatown. If you plan to explore the area of Ongpin Street, you can park your car at Binondo Church<\/strong> or Eng Bee Tin<\/strong>. Since Lucky Chinatown Mall<\/strong> is located between Divisoria and Chinatown, you can park here if you plan to explore the two places.<\/p>\n Parking fees:<\/strong><\/p>\n For those who don’t want to take their own cars, you may opt to book a GrabCar to Binondo Church or use public transportation if you’re feeling adventurous.<\/p>\n 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. <\/span><\/em>Ongpin and Calvajar Street tour<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Head to the heart of Chinatown\u2014Ongpin Street<\/strong> and score lucky charms for your home! This is also where a number of good Chinese restaurants are located.\u00a0Watch out for the three arches bounding Ongpin as well!<\/p>\n From Ongpin, make your way to Carvajal<\/strong>. Walk northeast and around via Dasmari\u00f1as and Tomas Pinpin Streets until you reach the almost hidden street that looks more like an alleyway. Here you can find stalls for authentic Chinese streetfood and stores selling Chinese cooking ingredients.<\/p>\n 12:00 p.m. <\/em>Lunch<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n You must be hungry with all the walking and picture-taking so head back to Ongpin and choose among the wide array of restaurants to try. We recommend you visit The Great Buddha Cafe<\/strong> <\/a>where you can try their tasty dim sum and even buy souvenirs!<\/p>\n For big groups and families, you can also opt to dine at The Original Salido Restaurant<\/a><\/strong>. Must-trys are\u00a0asado<\/em> and coffee.<\/p>\n 1:00 p.m. <\/em>Lucky Chinatown Mall and Chinatown Museum<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Located between Chinatown and Divisoria, the Lucky Chinatown Mall<\/strong> marks the start of your shopping spree! The upscale lifestyle center is also\u00a0a venue for various Chinese celebrations such as the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year Countdown.<\/p>\n Inside, you can find the Chinatown Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0where you can explore more about the Filipino-Chinese history.\u00a0It\u00a0is open from\u00a0Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m<\/strong>.\u00a0Entrance is at Php 150<\/strong>\u00a0for regular visitors,\u00a0Php 120<\/strong>\u00a0for senior citizens, and\u00a0Php 100<\/strong>\u00a0for students. Kids below 4 ft can enter\u00a0free<\/strong>\u00a0of charge.<\/p>\n 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. <\/span><\/strong><\/em>Bargain shopping spree at Divisoria<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n It’s time to put your haggling skills to the test! Divisoria’s malls<\/a> and streets\u00a0offer almost everything you can think of at the best prices.\u00a0 Just for fun: challenge your friends and buy as many items as possible with Php 1,000!<\/p>\n Take note that before heading out to Divisoria, make sure to come prepared. Fortunately, Philippine Primer has a\u00a0guide<\/a>\u00a0that may come in handy!<\/p>\n 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. <\/span><\/em>Coffee and chill<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/01\/Chinatown1.jpg\")
Binondo Church<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n
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Rows of Feng Shui Shops on Ongpin Street<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/01\/Chinatown2.jpg\")
Calvajar Street is a hidden gem for authentic Chinese streetfood and food stores<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/01\/The-Great-Buddha-3.jpg\")
The Great Buddha Cafe’s Steamed Spareribs<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/01\/salido2-1024x768.jpg\")
The Original Salido Restaurant<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/07\/chinatown-museum4.jpg\")
Chinatown Museum<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/01\/1682.jpg\")
168 Mall in Divisoria<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
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