A few months ago, my father in law wanted to see Manila’s Chinatown. In my previous visit to Binondo, I didn’t exactly use the correct directions. I ended up first in the wrong side of it and had to drive through a very narrow and slow road. This time, I made sure I know how to get there. I was glad to find several blog posts and articles about going to Binondo. Most of the directions was using LRT1 all the way to Carriedo or taking a Jeepney from Maria Orosa St. in Malate. My conclusion was that, the tour of Chinatown starts on the roundabout with the Fountain that dates to Spanish Times and the Sta. Cruz Church. This area is called the Plaza de San Lorenzo Ruiz.

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