Editing Chinatown (section)

== Boundaries and Identity ==

Chinatown's boundaries have shifted over time due to development pressures. The core remains the area around 10th and Race Streets, roughly bounded by:

* Vine Street (north)
* Arch Street (south)
* 8th Street (east)
* 12th Street (west)

The neighborhood is smaller than Chinatowns in New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles, but maintains a concentrated cultural identity.

{{FAQ
| q1 = Where is Chinatown in Philadelphia?
| a1 = Philadelphia's Chinatown is located in Center City, centered around 10th and Race Streets. It spans roughly from Vine Street (north) to Arch Street (south), and from 8th Street (east) to 12th Street (west).
| q2 = What is the best restaurant in Philadelphia Chinatown?
| a2 = Popular favorites include Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House (hand-pulled noodles), Sang Kee Peking Duck House, Dim Sum Garden, and Ocean Harbor for dim sum. For Vietnamese, try Pho 75 or Vietnam Restaurant.
| q3 = Is Philadelphia Chinatown safe?
| a3 = Chinatown is generally safe, especially during daytime and evening hours when restaurants are busy. Like any urban neighborhood, standard precautions apply late at night. The area has significant foot traffic and is well-lit along main streets.
| q4 = What is the Friendship Gate?
| a4 = The Friendship Gate (Paifang) at 10th and Arch Streets is a traditional Chinese arch built in 1984 as a gift from Philadelphia's sister city, Tianjin, China. It is the largest authentic Chinese gate in the United States.
| q5 = Does Philadelphia have a good Chinatown?
| a5 = Yes, Philadelphia has one of the oldest and most authentic Chinatowns in the United States, established in 1871. It features dozens of restaurants, Asian groceries, and specialty shops serving Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian, and Korean communities.
| q6 = When is the best time to visit Chinatown?
| a6 = Chinatown is liveliest during weekend dim sum hours (10am-2pm) and dinner time. Chinese New Year (January/February) brings spectacular celebrations with lion dances and festivals. The Mid-Autumn Festival is another major event.
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