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Binondo in Manila

Things to Do in Binondo, Manila

Binondo is the oldest Chinatown in the world and was once the center of commerce in the Philippines. Many commercial establishments were destroyed after World War II, leading businesses to relocate to Makati.

Binondo is the oldest Chinatown in the world and was once the center of commerce in the Philippines. Many commercial establishments were destroyed after World War II, leading businesses to relocate to Makati.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Binondo

  • Bookstore illustration for Rex Book Store Morayta

    Rex Book Store Morayta

    4.3 · 214
    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Chinatown Museum in Binondo, Manila

    Chinatown Museum

    4.6 · 167
    Museum
  • Market illustration for New Ilaya Textile Market

    New Ilaya Textile Market

    Market
    Mon–Fri
    8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Map

Where to eat & drink in Binondo

  • Bar illustration for Padi's Point

    Padi's Point

    4.8 · 657
    Bar· ₱500-1,000
    Every day
    5 PM – 5 AM
    Map
  • 1919 Grand Cafe in Binondo, Manila

    1919 Grand Cafe

    4.5 · 1.4k
    Café & Bakery· ₱500–1,000
    Mon–Thu
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 11 PM
  • Sky Deck in Binondo, Manila

    Sky Deck

    4.4 · 1.5k
    Bar· ₱500–2,500
    Every day
    4 PM – 11 PM
  • Apologue Coffee & Pastry in Binondo, Manila

    Apologue Coffee & Pastry

    4.7 · 329
    Coffee Shop· ₱1–500
    Every day
    9 AM – 11 PM
  • Mento Binondo in Binondo, Manila

    Mento Binondo

    4.8 · 701
    Restaurant· ₱500–1,000
    Every day
    6 AM – 9 PM
    BookMap
  • Old Saigon Binondo- Vietnamese restaurant in Binondo, Manila

    Old Saigon Binondo- Vietnamese restaurant

    4.8 · 681
    Vietnamese· ₱1–500
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10 PM
  • King Chef Seafood Restaurant in Binondo, Manila

    King Chef Seafood Restaurant

    4.5 · 931
    Chinese· ₱500–1,000
    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Manam Comfort Filipino in Binondo, Manila

    Manam Comfort Filipino

    4.8 · 890
    Filipino· ₱500–2,500
    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Shi Lin Binondo in Binondo, Manila

    Shi Lin Binondo

    4.6 · 764
    Taiwanese· ₱500–1,000
    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Lan Hot Pot in Binondo, Manila

    Lan Hot Pot

    4.7 · 471
    Restaurant· ₱500–1,000 per person
    BookMap
  • Gukeng coffee shop in Binondo, Manila

    Gukeng coffee shop

    4.7 · 110
    Coffee Shop· ₱1–500
    Every day
    8:30 AM – 10 PM
  • Cộng Cà Phê - Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila

    Cộng Cà Phê - Lucky Chinatown Mall

    Coffee Shop· ₱1–500
    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Map

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Map of Binondo with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Padi's Point
  2. 21919 Grand Cafe
  3. 3Sky Deck
  4. 4Apologue Coffee & Pastry
  5. 5Rex Book Store Morayta
  6. 6Mento Binondo
  7. 7Old Saigon Binondo- Vietnamese restaurant
  8. 8King Chef Seafood Restaurant
  9. 9Chinatown Museum
  10. 10Manam Comfort Filipino

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