Chinatown Gate
The Chinese Arch, also known as the Chinese Portal, is a paifang located at the entrance of Lima's Chinatown, in Barrios Altos. It was a donation to Peru by its Chinese colony and the Government of the Republic of China—at the time recognised by Peru—in commemoration of its 150th year of independence.
- Tourist attraction
- Description: paifang in Chinatown, Peru
- Also known as“Arco Chino”“Chinese Arch, Lima”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Legislative Palace and National Mint of Peru.
Legislative Palace
The Legislative Palace is a government building that… Legislative Palace is situated 330 metres north of Chinatown Gate.
National Mint of Peru
The National Mint, also known as the Mint of Lima… National Mint of Peru is situated 310 metres northeast of Chinatown Gate.
Plaza Bolívar
Bolívar Square, also known as Congress Square… Plaza Bolívar is situated 370 metres north of Chinatown Gate.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Lima and Santa Beatriz.
Chinatown Gate
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- Location
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Latitude
-12.05092° or 12° 3′ 3″ south
Longitude
-77.02582° or 77° 1′ 33″ west
Open location code
57V4WXXF+JM
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=ceremonial_gate
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Spanish—“Chinatown Gate” goes by many names.
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