Plazas are where all the action happens. I have no idea if there is a calendar of events here but it seems like every time I come here something is going on. Last time I was here there were chairs set up and someone was giving a speech. Not exciting for me but it shows how this area is an important part of Chinatown Chicago.Now the plaza has tons to investigate. There are several locations that sell fresh fruit drinks. Watermelon is my favorite. Prices range from $3.50 to $5. I recommend. Shopping around the different locations.There is also a bakery and plenty of restaurants. You can even watch a guy chop up a duck from the window. I always love the precision and precise cuts they have to make before they serve the duck. In China I was told that every chef cuts the duck into the same exact amount of pieces prior to serving.There are also ton of stores with unique presents to purchase. If you loveHello Kitty then you are in luck because it is everywhere. Your kids will totally be bugging you!I recommend to make a visit to Chinatownan adventure for the whole family.

Gotta love the square. You will find anything from food, to stuff, to clinics. One of the best place in Chinatown! 50000 stars.

If your going to spend some time in Chinatown then your going to end up here one way or another, and that is not a bad thing. I recommend getting a papaya milk tea with tapioca at Joy Yees before going on to explore both levels of this plaza. Some shops and restuarants are more accessible than others, but dont be intimidated and feel free to wander in and out of any place that catches your eye. One last thing..the plaza was a bit more lively in the past when Lure (a fantastic lounge/restaurant) was around the vibe of that place attracted a more vibrant crowd and was the perfect oddball establishement in a plaza that refused to modernize at the time. But the plaza still holds a special magic especially around Christmas time when they have their decorations up! Go check it out.