Travel Guide to Chinatown Gate

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are near the heart of Soho, start by heading east on Shaftesbury Avenue. Continue walking until you reach the intersection with Wardour Street. Turn left onto Wardour Street. The Chinatown Gate is located at 16-17 Wardour Street, just a short walk away. Look for the ornate red and gold archway, which marks the entrance to London's Chinatown.

• Public Transport - Underground

  If you are further away, the nearest Underground station is Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly Lines). From the station, take the exit towards Charing Cross Road. Once you exit the station, turn left and walk along Charing Cross Road until you reach the intersection with Shaftesbury Avenue. Turn right onto Shaftesbury Avenue and follow it until you reach Wardour Street. Turn left onto Wardour Street, and the Chinatown Gate will be on your right. Note that a single fare for the Underground can range from £2.40 to £6 depending on the time of travel and whether you are using an Oyster card or contactless payment.

• Public Transport - Bus

  You can also take a bus to reach the Chinatown Gate. Look for bus routes 14, 19, 38, or 176. If you are near Oxford Street, catch one of these buses heading towards Piccadilly Circus. Get off at the Piccadilly Circus stop. From there, walk east on Piccadilly until you reach Shaftesbury Avenue, then turn left onto Shaftesbury Avenue. Continue walking until you reach Wardour Street, then turn left again. The Chinatown Gate will be just a few steps ahead. Bus fares are £1.75 with an Oyster card or contactless payment.