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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A DAY IN CHINATOWN – TO THE MAX! From Morning to Night, There’s Never a Dull Moment in Chinatown NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2004 – Few travel experiences are more fulfilling than a “power day” -getting a firm grasp on what a neighborhood has to offer by spending an entire day there. For visitors to New York City - and even for New Yorkers themselves - a “power day” in Chinatown offers not only a feel for the lay of the land, but a feeling of total immersion in the area’s deep-rooted history and culture. Over 200 restaurants offering some 10 distinct Asian cuisines can be found here, plus countless jewelers, gift shops, markets with hard-to-find food items and many New York City landmarks. In Chinatown, an authentic, enriching experience awaits around literally every corner, and here is a day’s itinerary to maximize the experience: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – BREAKFAST Start the morning off with one of Chinatown’s most beloved breakfast staples: a hot cup of milk tea and a sweet pineapple bun from one of the four dozen local bakeries in the area. Popular spots include Maria’s Bakery (42 Mott Street) and Fay Da Bakery Corp. (83 Mott Street), where Eastern and Western inspired pastries, breads and buns are served up warm and fresh every morning. Other popular breakfast items include coconut cream buns, raisin bread and sponge cake. 10:00 AM – NOON – WALKING TOURS One of the best ways to experience Chinatown is to make arrangements with a walking tour group. There are several to choose from including: “Experience Chinatown” Walking Tour, which begins at the Museum of Chinese in the Americas (MoCA). MoCA is located on 70 Mulberry Street, 2nd Floor. Tours require advance registration and for further information, call 212-619-4785 or visit , where visitors can find updated walking tour schedules, as well as information on special themed walking tours that focus on distinct topics, such as “Love in Chinatown,” “Religion in Chinatown,” and “From Coffeehouses