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Historic Chinatown Gate, Paifang gate in Chinatown-International District, Seattle, US.

The 45-foot-tall red and gold steel structure marks the western entrance of Chinatown with ceramic ornaments and 8,000 tiles manufactured in China.

Construction specialists from China supervised the gate's completion in 2008, with funding from the Historic Chinatown Gate Foundation established in 1999.

The gate incorporates traditional motifs of phoenix and dragon, while its colors represent good luck, happiness, optimism, harmony, and fortune.

Located at the intersection of 5th Avenue South and South King Street, the gate provides easy access to numerous Chinese restaurants and shops.

The structure combines modern steel engineering with traditional Chinese architectural elements, featuring tiles specifically manufactured in southern China.

Location: Seattle

Inception: 2008

Architectural style: paifang

GPS coordinates: 47.59836,-122.32736

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:01

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