the lookout is adorned with a charming chinese style pavilion, giving the locale its name. it is situated in the neighborhood of alto da boa vista, which is said to be the origin of chinese settlement in rio.

the pavilion can be reached by car from jardim botânico via rua pacheco leão, which serpentines thought the tijuca forest, past several trails and waterfalls, up the mountain and continues to mesa do imperador (emperor's table), which offers similarly stunning views.