Binondo (Manila Chinatown)
Complete guide to Binondo (Manila Chinatown) — hours, entry fee, nearest metro station, nearby attractions, and travel tips.
Timings
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time
Morning for food tours
Nearest Metro
Carriedo
About Binondo (Manila Chinatown)
The world's oldest Chinatown, established in 1594. Heart of Manila's Chinese-Filipino community and a food lover's paradise. Ongpin Street is lined with Chinese restaurants, noodle shops, bakeries, and dimsum houses. A Binondo food tour is one of Manila's most popular culinary experiences with lumpia, machang, hopia, and tikoy.
How to Reach
Take LRT-1 to Carriedo Station, walk across Jones Bridge into Binondo.
By Metro
Nearest station: Carriedo — 1.1 km on the LRT-1.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Binondo (Manila Chinatown)
History
Established in 1594 by the Spanish colonial government for Chinese immigrants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Information
Opening Hours
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
Morning for food tours
How to Reach
Take the metro to Carriedo (LRT-1), then a short jeepney, tricycle, or Grab ride.
Location on Map
Activities
Interesting Facts
World's oldest Chinatown since 1594
Ongpin Street is the main artery
Binondo food crawl is hugely popular
Escolta was once premier shopping avenue
Travel Tips
• Join a guided food tour
• Must-try: lumpia, machang, hopia, fresh noodles
• Visit during Chinese New Year
• Comfortable walking shoes essential
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Binondo (Manila Chinatown)
Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church)
Church
Fort Santiago
Historical
Jones Bridge
Historical
Divisoria Market
Market
Escolta Street
Historical
Bahay Tsinoy
Museum
Manila Cathedral
Church
Quiapo Market
Market
Manila City Hall
Government
Intramuros (Walled City of Manila)
Historical