A creative and cultural district with a warren of small streets and shops to explore.
Once an overcrowded, dirty district, the East Village/Lower East Side is now one of New York's most beloved neighbourhoods. Foodies and explorers flock here to wander the alleys in the hope of stumbling upon a hidden restaurant or sampling delicious street food. In the 19th century, The Five Points was a feared and infamous neighbourhood. The film Gangs of New York was based on it. The area has since shaken off its criminal image, today it is a bustling neighbourhood where you can eat authentic Chinese food among New Yorkers.
