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A mini guide to
Piccadilly, Chinatown & the Village: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Eat in Chinatown
Faulkner Street and the streets around it have Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese restaurants within a few minutes' walk of the arch.
Walk the canal
Canal Street and Sackville Gardens sit beside the Rochdale Canal. The towpath gives a quieter way into the Gay Village.
See the Turing memorial
The Alan Turing Memorial is in Sackville Gardens, between Canal Street and Whitworth Street.
Use the gallery
Manchester Art Gallery and the Portico Library are both on Mosley Street. Check each website for current opening times.
Plan for the interchange
Piccadilly Gardens is a tram and bus interchange, and Chorlton Street coach station is nearby. Allow time to find the right stop.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Piccadilly, Chinatown & the Village?
Piccadilly, Chinatown & the Village is in Manchester, England. Chinatown's arch, the canalside Gay Village and the gallery on Mosley Street. Nearby stops and stations include Piccadilly, Piccadilly Gardens, Market Street.
How long do I need in Piccadilly, Chinatown & the Village?
Half a day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Manchester Art Gallery, Piccadilly Gardens, Chinatown and the Imperial Arch. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Piccadilly (National Rail and Metrolink); Piccadilly Gardens (Metrolink and Bee Network buses); Market Street (Metrolink); St Peter's Square (Metrolink). The Getting there page links to the official schedules and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 18 places to eat and drink in and around Piccadilly, Chinatown & the Village, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 10 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Piccadilly, Chinatown & the Village accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Piccadilly, Chinatown & the Village
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Chinatown and the Imperial Arch
Chinatown has an archway completed in 1987 on Faulkner Street, with Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese restaurants nearby.
Canal Street
Pedestrianized street beside the Rochdale Canal, the center of Manchester's Gay Village and lined with bars and restaurants.
Palace Theatre
Theater on Oxford Street, at the corner with Whitworth Street, operated by ATG Entertainment.
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- Piccadilly Gardens: David Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Chinatown and the Imperial Arch: Delusion23, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Canal Street: citysuitesimages, CC BY 2.0, source
- Palace Theatre: Ardfern, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Ancoats & New Islington: DS Pugh, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Salford Quays & MediaCity: Rosser1954, CC BY 4.0, source
- Oxford Road & Rusholme: DrPhoenix, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Chorlton & Didsbury: Wikidwitch, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Altrincham & Sale: Parrot of Doom, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Northern Quarter & Cathedral: Anthony Parkes, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Spinningfields & Deansgate: Anthony O'Neil, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Castlefield & the Canals: Ridiculopathy, CC0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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