Friendship Gate

What It's About

The 40-foot gate at 10th and Arch streets was created by artist Sabrina Soong. It was constructed in part with engineers and artisans from China using tiles from Philadelphia’s sister city, Tianjin. It is an entrancway to Chinatown.

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the top of Friendship Arch at night

Photo credit: Dyana Wing So, Unsplash.

Getting There on SEPTA

Nearby Routes: Buses 4, 16, 17, 21, 23, 33, 38, 42, 47, 48, 61, and 62; Market-Frankford Line.

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