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Chinatown Gate

Paifang Gate

Found at the corner of Beach Street and Surface Road this is the most visible symbol of Chinatown for tourists. The urban plaza on the east side of the gate was built as part of the Big Dig highway project.

Address: Beach St
Getting there: T: Chinatown
Hours: 24 hours daily
Price: Free

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Boston/Downtown, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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