Name: Chinese Archway, Van Wesenbekestraat, Antwerp
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Chinese Archway, Van Wesenbekestraat, Antwerp

Chinese Archway, Van Wesenbekestraat, Antwerp

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Location: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Viviane

July 10, 2022

A unique neighborhood in a metropolis.

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Helius FFM

April 12, 2022

In the heart of the city of Antwerp, opposite the Central Station, you can feel the Asian atmosphere of Chinatown. Not only decoration, but right next to the Chocolate Nation, the Chinatown street section begins, with restaurants, supermarkets and bakeries.

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Katrien

July 11, 2022

The Van Wesenbekestraat is a street in Antwerp that is mainly known for the Chinese community that resides there. Tourists in Antwerp sometimes call this neighborhood "Chinatown". The Van Arteveldestraat is therefore part of the Chinese neighbourhood. Although these two streets contain many Thai and Filipino businesses in addition to many Chinese businesses, it is still called a Chinatown. Antwerp has the largest Chinese shopping area in Belgium.

At both ends of the street, one of which is opposite Antwerp-Central station, are two marble lions who are supposed to protect the residents of the street; In addition, next to these four lions, flags and dragon-decorated street lighting have been installed, which should emphasize the typical character of the neighborhood.

In the street are numerous Asian restaurants, the largest Asian supermarket in the country (Sun Wah). The largest Chinese dim sum restaurant is City Palace. There is also a kung fu school, a Buddhist temple (Antwerp Fo Guang Shan Temple), a Chinese bakery (St Anny Food) and there are dozens of other supermarkets and restaurants.

At the end of 2007, the street would get a Chinese gateway. Resistance from Panos Astrid, the local branch of the sandwich chain Panos, has postponed this intention, the gate would be right in front of their entrance.

In the summer of 2010, a Chinese gateway was built after all. It was made in China, after which it was shipped in various parts to Antwerp to be assembled there.

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Location: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Chinese Archway, Van Wesenbekestraat, Antwerp

1. Antwerp Central Station – Grote Markt Antwerp loop from Van Eeden

2. Grote Markt Antwerp – Brabo Fountain loop from Diamant

3. Brabo Fountain – Grote Markt Antwerp loop from Astrid

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