Friendship Archway

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Friendship Archway

Chinatown landmark

7th & H streets Northwest
(Chinatown)
Washington DC 20005

Spanning H Street at 7th Street, the Friendship Archway is Chinatown's most visible and beautiful landmark. This glittering gold and red arch is one of largest arches in the world. The arch, decorated in the classical art of the Ming and Qing dynasties with four pillars and five roofs, was dedicated in 1986 by the mayors of Beijing and Washington. A joint USD1 million project between the Washington and Beijing governments was part of an effort to make DC's eight-block Chinatown a world-class center for Asian trade.

Review © 2009, Wcities

Friendship Archway Photo: Ohlex

Friendship Archway photo by Modnar Naidanac

Friendship Archway Photo: Modnar Naidanac

Friendship Archway photo by Markus Krisetya

Friendship Archway Photo: Markus Krisetya

Friendship Archway Photo: aaron evans

Friendship Archway photo by Shannon Wortham

Friendship Archway Photo: Shannon Wortham

Friendship Archway photo by Varshana Abel

Friendship Archway Photo: Varshana Abel