Chinese Arch

C’est une arche qui passé presque inaperçue dans le quartier. C’est une arche à l’image du quartier; dédié au travail. Passer dessous ou dessus né représente rien.

This arch is amazingly impressive. I went there for Chinese New Year this year and it was a great festival. There was a great atmosphere with lots of different things going on. We watched the traditional fire crackers go off with the dragon and it was really fun. The arch itself is supposed to be the oldest of its kind in the country and it certainly lives up to its reputation. Because it was New Year we had to park at the Anglican cathedral. There was also some stalls that didn’t quite match the atmosphere.

For my One hundreth review I wanted something special and the Chinese Arch is special to me as it represents the co-​existance of people in our great city and of course leads to some great restaurants!!!
Liverpool’s Imperial Arch is the largest outside of China. Standing 15 meters or some 50 feet tall and spanning the street it stands on (Nelson Street). It has to rank as one of the most spectacular sites in Liverpool.
With its 200 Dragons, five roofs and sheer complexity it is well worth taking the time to view this huge structure. Don’t forget the wide angle lens if you wish to take photographs.
Shipped from Shanghai in China piece by piece, the whole arch was put together in time for the annual Chinese, New Year celebrations held in this area every year.
The archway was a direct outcome of years of co-​operation and co-​ordination between the Liverpool Chinatown Business Association, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Rope Walks and Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.
Protected by two bronze lions, and placed correctly with the principles of Feng Shui. The archway in all its glory simply states one thing, Zhong Guo Cheng or simply translated Chinatown.
It was restored to it’s glorious best in time for this year’s Capital of Culture celebrations, just a pity the rest of the city wasn’t.
Please visit and enjoy this wonderful sight and then on for a meal in one of the many excellent reataurants in China Town.