Dragon’s Gate, also known as the Chinatown Gateway, is the iconic ceremonial entrance to San Francisco’s Chinatown, located at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Bush Street. The gate marks the beginning of one of the most visited neighborhoods in the city and is a free, outdoor public landmark accessible at all times. The surrounding sidewalks on Grant Avenue are paved, though the neighborhood’s hilly terrain means some streets have slopes, and the immediate gate area sits at the top of a moderate incline from Union Square.
As an open-air public landmark, Dragon’s Gate has no admission fee and can be viewed from the street at any time. The area is served by multiple Muni bus lines and is within walking distance of the Powell Street BART and Muni Metro station. Street-level viewing of the gate is possible from the public sidewalk, and the surrounding Chinatown neighborhood features a dense concentration of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions along Grant Avenue and Stockton Street.
Visitors report that the sidewalks directly around the gate can become very crowded on weekends and during festivals, and that curb cuts are present at nearby intersections. Some visitors note that the surrounding neighborhood streets, while paved, can be uneven or steep in places, so those using mobility aids may want to plan their route along flatter sections of Grant Avenue heading north from the gate.
Paved & Level Pathways