CHINATOWN LANDMARKS
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Chinatown Gate
ButtonCompleted in 1993, this two-level retail / commercial center features a multitude of colorful shops and dining spots. The heart of the square includes the Pan Asian Cultural Center ringed by twelve beautiful bronze zodiac figures.
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Pui Tak Center Building
ButtonThe Pui Tak Center Building on Wentworth anchors the bustling commercial district. The Pui Tak Center won the grant in November 2007 by garnering the most votes over 25 other historic sites throughout Chicagoland.
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Chinatown Mural
ButtonThe mural depicts the history of Chinese immigrants in the U.S as well as Chinese philosophies and social hierarchy.
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Nine Dragon Wall
ButtonDragons are sacred and are believed to have magical powers just like the number nine. Walk across the street from the Chinatown Gate to experience the power of The Nine Dragon Wall.
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Ping Tom Memorial Park
ButtonSituated along the south branch of the Chicago River, this 12 acre park was dedicated in honor of Ping Tom, Chinatown’s most prominent civic leader.
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Chinatown Square
ButtonCompleted in 1993, this two-level retail / commercial center features a multitude of colorful shops and dining spots. The heart of the square includes the Pan Asian Cultural Center ringed by twelve beautiful bronze zodiac figures.
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Chinatown Square Zodiacs
ButtonThere are twelve statues, one for every animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar. Unlike the Greek zodiac, like Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, etc. which are determined by what month you’re born, your animal sign in the Chinese zodiac depends on what year you were born.
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Chinese American Veterans Memorial
ButtonLocated in S Archer Ave, to memory Chinese and American veterans.