3 places to discover
Binondo in Manila, Metro Manila, is recognized as the world's oldest Chinatown, established in 1594. Located north of the Pasig River opposite Intramuros, it is a dense historic district centered on Ongpin Street and Quintin Paredes Street. Notable for its Chinese-Filipino heritage, Binondo Church, traditional shophouses, and celebrated food scene, it remains a major cultural and commercial hub blending Filipino and Chinese influences.
Chappan Dukan is a renowned street food market in New Palasia, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, comprising 56 shops as its name suggests. Located in central Indore, it is celebrated as the city's iconic food street and shopping hub. Redeveloped as a smart food street, it offers a wide range of Indori snacks, sweets, chaat and fast food in a pedestrian-friendly, well-maintained setting, making it a central attraction for visitors exploring Indore's culinary culture.
The Historic City of Ahmedabad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the walled old city on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Founded in 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah, it is India's first World Heritage City, inscribed in 2017. Notable for its fortified gates, dense pol housing clusters, mosques, temples, havelis and stepwells, it showcases a rich synthesis of Hindu, Jain and Islamic architecture and centuries of urban heritage.