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While most travelers associate it with the American Revolution and various colonial landmarks (the Liberty Bell is ubiquitous for a reason), Philadelphia actually boasts a number of vibrant neighborhoods worth dedicating an afternoon to. Hipsters will want to flock to Fishtown and Penn’s Landing is a tourist magnet. The most surprising area of Central Philly has to be Chinatown. Philadelphia's hub for Asian cuisine and culture is situated right in the heart of downtown and is easy to reach. 

What started as a laundromat back in the late 19th century has become the focal point of Philadelphia’s Asian community. It’s mostly popular for its Lunar New Year celebrations that attract thousands to downtown each year. Visitors are greeted by the brilliant red Chinatown Friendship Gate that towers over the official entrance to the neighborhood at Arch Street and 10th. The restaurants are an obvious attraction, and they showcase more than just Chinese cuisine. You'll find traditional Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, and other kinds of Asian restaurants. Still, the full Chinatown experience should probably include a stop at a dim sum restaurant. 

Chinatown is fairly compact so you'll be able to explore the entire neighborhood on foot. It's a crucial part of the experience, so freeing up your hands is recommended. If you're heading to Chinatown on a travel day, you can stop by a Bounce Chinatown luggage storage location to quickly and easily drop the bags off. 

Getting around Chinatown 

Chinatown is located in the heart of Philadelphia and is well-served by public transportation. It's also walkable from plenty of other areas of downtown. The closest transit hub is Jefferson Station, which provides easy access to the rest of Philadelphia.  

Chinatown train connections 

Philadelphia's primary train station is served by Amtrak's Northeast and Keystone corridors, connecting the city with New York, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Boston, and other cities on the East Coast of America. The train station is situated on 30th Street just west of downtown Philadelphia and is easily reached from Chinatown. You can walk to nearby 8th Street Station (10 minutes) to board the Market–Frankford Line and take that directly to Philadelphia Train Station. 

Taking SEPTA trains to Chinatown 

Jefferson Station is located at 8th and Arch Street, and is only one block from the Chinatown Friendship Gate and other popular attractions. It’s served by SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street Line. 

• Broad Street Line (BSL): Rittenhouse Square (10 minutes), Temple University (17 minutes)
• Market–Frankford Line (MFL): University City (20 minutes), Fishtown (20 minutes) 

Bus services in Chinatown

Multiple bus lines serve Chinatown and the nearby Convention Center and are an easy way to get around Central Philadelphia.   

• 17: Rittenhouse Square (15 minutes), Penn’s Landing (20 minutes)  
• 47M: Liberty Bell (10 minutes), Fishtown (25 minutes) 
• 45: South Philadelphia (30 minutes) 
• 48: Philadelphia Museum of Art (30 minutes) 

Getting to Chinatown from the airport 

It only takes about 40 minutes to get from Philadelphia International Airport to Chinatown. From Arrivals Terminal A, hop on the AIR444 Train headed towards the city center Jefferson Station. From there, it's only a five-minute walk to the Chinatown Friendship Gate and the friendly confines of Chinatown.

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