Chinatown, Downtown Chinese district in Washington, United States
H Street between 5th and 8th Streets Northwest contains Chinese restaurants, shops, and buildings adorned with traditional Asian architectural elements.
The neighborhood relocated to its current location in 1931 after the original settlement near Pennsylvania Avenue was displaced by Federal Triangle construction.
The Friendship Archway spans H Street at 7th Street, featuring 7000 tiles and traditional Chinese designs to represent the connection between Washington and Beijing.
The Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station serves the neighborhood through Red, Yellow, and Green lines, providing access to visitors and residents.
The crosswalks display Chinese zodiac symbols while local businesses maintain bilingual signs in English and Chinese characters as required by law.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 38.90051,-77.02145
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:00
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