Chinese lion guarding the gate (paifang) which indicates entry into the main part of Chinatown.

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Every Chinatown seems to have a gate (paifang) at each end of its main street and Sydney is no exception. Guardian lions carved from stone stand either side. Dixon Street, Sydney, Australia.

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Size: 3401px × 5120px
Location: Dixon Street, Sydney, Australia
Photo credit: © CulturalEyes - AusSoc2 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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