Kuanzhai Alleys

🎈When we arrived at Kuanzhai Alley, we saw many tourists from afar. We thought it was no different from other pedestrian streets in scenic spots, but it was different when we walked in. The whole way was tidy and wide blue stone slabs, which gave a leisurely atmosphere. Although there were many tourists, it did not feel noisy and impetuous at all. Instead, it was full of the joy of the city. I also slowed down my pace and became leisurely and comfortable, looking left and right, feeling very comfortable.



💡In addition to the high-end restaurants, cafes, bars, snack stalls and creative cultural product stores that fill the streets, there are also unique tea shops, face-changing shows, ear-picking shows, fake bronze figures, etc. in the alleys, which will definitely satisfy your imagination of Chengdu.



☁Walking to the end of Kuanzhai Alley, the overcast weather in Chengdu made the alley even more tranquil and ancient, with tourists coming and going. I don’t like the tacky chaos of pedestrian streets, but I actually have a preference for Kuanzhai Alley.



✨It is recommended to walk outside when you come to Kuanzhai Alley. Just a few more steps will bring you unexpected gains, whether it is the scenery or the food. Traveling requires a courageous, curious and adventurous heart.



🌃The Kuanzhai Alley is a completely different scene at night. The crowds are surging and the number of people in the alley is increasing dramatically. It is so lively and everyone is out to have fun.

🏡Every city has a place that best represents it. This ancient Qing Dynasty street composed of wide alleys, well alleys and narrow alleys is one of the "most Chengdu" attractions that must be experienced.



⭐Kuanzhai Alley is actually three alleys, namely Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley and Jing Alley. All three are parallel. You can walk from one alley from beginning to end and then turn to another alley to continue walking.

As soon as you enter, you will see the two big words "Kuan" and "Zhai". The bus stop sign also has a bronze statue of a man playing with a bird sitting on it. It looks so lifelike that I always thought it was a real person, haha.



🍭There are a wide variety of shops in the alleys, as well as various restaurants that sell snacks. Regardless of the size of the store, they all focus on the concept of slow Chengdu and slow life, which is also the most attractive part of Chengdu. Whether you are an office worker or a student, you can easily let go of your guard and tension when you come here, and integrate into this place in the most natural way of life. It is not only physically satisfying, but also spiritually comforting.



🍝The streets and alleys here are filled with the aroma of food, and each one looks very unique. I want to try them all!



🍰The delicious snacks, the mouth-watering grilled skewers, and the cool and refreshing jelly challenge my determination to lose weight step by step. Faced with so many delicious foods, how can I control my appetite? I am only afraid that my stomach will not be able to hold it, hahahaha



👦The craftsmen here inherit various cultures that cannot be materialized, and making sugar figures is one of them. The cute little dolls rotate the compass, and the sugar figure master uses syrup to make corresponding patterns wherever the pointer stops. This fresh way of playing makes the children have a lot of fun.



🍬In addition to the sugar figures for children to play with, there are also exquisite sugar figure artworks. Looking at the rows of opera characters, it is so cute that it melts my girlish heart. It is really a very representative commemorative gift.



🕵️‍♂️There are also real bronze figures who can take photos with tourists. It really looks like Chengdu. Why not give it a try and take a photo as a souvenir!



💖When you come to Kuanzhai Alley, you must experience the ear cleaning service here. Ear cleaning is a unique folk craft in old Chengdu. People who have tried it say that they feel as happy as gods. You can see ear cleaning in Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli. The skills are similar. You must try it here to experience how ecstatic this skill is. After all, it is not easy to experience this folk skill in other places.



🎵Since it is a city of literature and art, there are naturally some unique musicians. You can see young people who love music everywhere, concentrating on singing their favorite songs or playing their own notes on musical instruments.

We entered Kuanzhai Alley from Changshun Shangjie opposite Zuncheng International Building, followed by Jingxiangzi, Zhaixiangzi and Kuanxiangzi. We strolled around, took photos and felt the style of old Chengdu. The only feeling was that the things inside were very expensive. Kuanzhai Alley is a relatively large-scale ancient street left in Chengdu. Together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Temple, it is known as the three major historical and cultural city protection blocks in Chengdu. Kuanzhai Alley was first built in the Qing Dynasty. It is the only two remaining of the 33 Qing Dynasty soldier alleys in Chengdu. It is a courtyard-style building. In the 57th year of Emperor Kangxi (1718), the Junggar tribe invaded Tibet. After the Qing court sent 3,000 officers and soldiers to quell the rebellion, it selected more than a thousand soldiers to stay in Chengdu forever and build a full city - that is, Shaocheng. Shaocheng was designated as the "Eight Banners" military camp and their families' residence. The main street (Kuanxiangzi) was inhabited by Manchu civil and military officials, while the small alley (Zhaixiangzi) was inhabited by Manchu soldiers. The hierarchy was strict and Han people were strictly prohibited from entering. The two alleys were parallel and adjacent, and are relatively well-preserved ancient streets left over from the Qing Dynasty. At that time, the names were not called Kuanxiangzi and Zhaixiangzi, but were called "Xingren Hutong" and "Taiping Hutong" respectively. It was not until the early years of the Republic of China that this name, which was obviously in the style of the north, was replaced by "Kuanxiangzi and Zhaixiangzi", and it has been used to this day.

The most eye-catching thing at Changshun Shangjiekou is the "Nine Wide and Narrow Walls", including the Blue Brick Flower Wall, the Ever-changing Door Gods, the Shaocheng Family Letters, the Old House Echoes, the Breathing Tile Walls, the Cavalry Thinking of the Expedition, the Banner Camp Fragments, the Old Well Mirror Image, the Wide and Narrow Heavy Doors, and the Ear-hearing Man. A total of 9 groups of sculptures form a microcosm of Chengdu's urban culture and a unique and warm landscape.

I was particularly impressed by Jingxiangzi. Since I like history, the cultural wall of Jingxiangzi suits me best. Jingxiangzi used to be called "Ruyi Hutong". Later, because there was Mingdefang in the north of the alley, it was also called "Mingde Hutong". After the Revolution of 1911, it was renamed Jingxiangzi. It is said that during the reign of Emperor Kangxi, a large number of Qing troops were stationed in Shaocheng. The dense population made water supply in this alley a problem. Therefore, a well was dug at the west entrance of the alley to provide water for the stationed Qing troops. Jingxiangzi got its name from this.

I went to the panda base in the morning, and took the subway line 2 from Chunxi Road Station to People's Park Station in the afternoon. Exit D1 and walk 500 meters. It was quite lively. I spent 20 yuan to take 3 photos. I think this is a must-see in the whole Kuanzhai Alley. I also saw an old master sketching people. I thought it looked like a person. I also sat in Starbucks. The other feeling was that it was crowded. And don't pick your ears there. 60 and 120 are really expensive. If you go to Jinli, it's 30 for ear cleaning and 50 for ear disinfection, which is half the price. I was curious when I came here for the first time, but the food was really nothing special. I bought a candy three guns and threw it away after taking a bite. There were many foreign beauties.

I have a good impression of Kuanzhai. The first time I went there was at night. There was still a little rain in the sky. I walked around alone with headphones on. There were two young men playing music not far from the entrance of Kuanzhai. They should be college students. They came out to sing because they like music. They were wearing linen clothes, which was quite artistic. There seems to be a coffee shop called One Person Coffee Shop inside Kuanzhai. Because I was really alone at that time, I ran up to read a book and drink coffee. There were few people and it was very quiet.

I have heard about the Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu for a long time. This is the first stop of my self-driving tour. I went straight here after putting down my luggage. This place is full of characteristics. What caught my eye was people spreading advertisements everywhere, and they would stuff them into your hands whether you like it or not. What I saw when I entered the alley was the carving art of ancient walls, which was unique. The Kuanzhai Alley and the Zhai Alley are side by side, with unique architectural styles, and the unique wisdom of the ancients is revealed everywhere. There are also many buildings rebuilt by previous generations. However, there are shouts of small businessmen everywhere. There are all kinds of special snacks, and businessmen who pick ears are busy. It is said that this was built here by the children of the Eight Banners. There are traces of the Eight Banners engraved on the wall.

I have always had a deep affection for Chengdu, starting with Zhuge Liang in the Three Kingdoms. This land of Sichuan has made me fascinated by the mountains and rivers here, and the cultural characteristics here! Kuanzhai Alley is a representative of Chengdu, and it is more like a business card of the city! Strolling here to feel the different artistic atmosphere, tourists of all kinds come to check in from time to time! The dazzling shops and various delicious restaurants constitute a unique slow-life neighborhood! It is a must-check-in place when you come to Chengdu!

We took a taxi to Kuanzhai Alley at around nine o'clock. There weren't too many people in the alley at this time, but some shops were not open yet. Walking with the bustling crowd and taking pictures, Youyou felt bored and asked for a hug, so I asked You's father to accompany her to find a place to rest, and I walked in the alley by myself. Gradually, more people came. It happened that we had finished visiting Kuanxiang and Zhaixiang. There were not many people when we walked to Jingxiangzi, so we continued to take pictures and buy some snacks. There are many small shops in Kuanxiangzi and Zhaixiangzi, all of which are quite literary. You can visit, buy souvenirs, and buy snacks. One wall of half of Jingxiangzi is covered with murals and sculptures, which is suitable for taking pictures. The other half of the alley also sells snacks. We bought a kind of peanut candy weighed in bulk here, which is very delicious. Unfortunately, we didn't take pictures. You can look for it. Compared with Jinli, I like Kuanzhai Alley more. There are ancient buildings, literary shops, and artistic murals. There is a sense of impact of the intersection of ancient and modern cultures.

There are many theaters in Kuanzhai Alley, where you can pay to watch a play. There are also many bars. Late at night, this should be a place of singing and dancing. After walking through Kuan Alley, turn left into Zhai Alley. In addition to opera singers, face-changing is also a unique art in Sichuan. When I walked out of Kuan Alley and saw the road sign, I realized that in addition to Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley, there is also Jing Alley.

Kuanzhai Alley is located near Changshun Street in Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. It consists of Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley and Jing Alley arranged in parallel. It is an antique courtyard built entirely with indigo bricks and tiles. It is also a relatively large-scale ancient street from the Qing Dynasty left in Chengdu. Together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery, it is known as one of the three major historical and cultural city protection blocks in Chengdu.

Kuanzhai Alley can also be said to be a must-visit place in Chengdu. It is a commercial street similar to Jinli, which maximizes the characteristics of Chengdu. But I personally feel that Jinli has a stronger atmosphere of life, and Kuanzhai Alley is always a little alienated, like a fallen aristocrat. Speaking of Kuanzhai Alley, we have to mention food. At nearly four o'clock, thanks to the nightfall in Chengdu, the afternoon became particularly long, and we walked towards Kuanzhai Alley. The flow of people gradually became dense, and we saw the iconic western Sichuan residences in Kuanzhai Alley. The uniform black tiles and white walls belong to the northern hutong streets in shape, but they also integrate the style of western Sichuan residences in the Qing Dynasty, and are scattered. Of course, this place has now become a concentrated display area of ​​Chengdu culture, with both the atmosphere of old Chengdu and modern vitality. We chose a Sichuan opera and watched Chengdu-style folk arts such as hand shadow, rolling lanterns and face changing. The face-changing performers also walked down the stage to interact with the audience and let the audience help him change his face, which was really eye-opening. The ticket price is not cheap, but it is still worth seeing.

Kuanxiangzi, Zhaixiangzi, Jingxiangzi, and the nearby Paulownia Street and Xiaotongxiang, you can visit these places together. There are many unique shops in the alley, as well as many old walls and houses. You can visit the shops and enjoy the scenery. There is a Starbucks in the alley. The ancient environment is matched with coffee, which is very unique. The coffee shop has three floors, and you can overlook the alley upstairs. There is also a large Sanlian Bookstore, which has all kinds of books and peripherals. It is the quietest courtyard in this alley. Everyone who enters will unconsciously quiet down. There are all kinds of panda peripherals inside, but it is not recommended to buy. There is a large panda post office not far from the Kuanzhai Alley Scenic Area. It has a complete range of things and exquisite workmanship, and is more cost-effective than the Panda House.

I heard that when Kuanzhai Alley was first designed, it was well planned [Aloha]. Each alley has its own function. Kuan Alley is "leisure life", Zhai Alley is "slow life", and Jing Alley is "new life". Walking in such an old street, in addition to seeing the regional characteristics of Bashu culture, there are also many life experiences and beautiful art designs of old Chengdu. In addition to snacks of various flavors, there are also various intangible cultural skills. Everyone can find the different Chengdu in their hearts here. Every city has its own old street, and this old street is the best shortcut for you to understand this city. No matter it is simple or advancing with the times, in short, this characteristic is changed by people and serves people, and I will walk through this natural and simple light! Whenever you step into this bustling street that is neither long nor short, you will hear waves of hawking voices one after another, "Young master, you are so talented and suave, you are a real dragon among the people of today." A photo is worth RMB 20, which is not a bad deal. There are also countless local snacks of all kinds. It can be said to be a must-visit place in Chengdu. It is not too big or too small, just the right size. Compared with Jinli, it may be less crowded and more comfortable to visit!

If you think that Kuanzhai Alley is just a scenic spot, then you underestimate the vicissitudes of Kuanzhai Alley. Kuanzhai Alley is responsible for nostalgia, with the Old Chengdu Life Experience Hall, where the local customs and folk customs of old Chengdu are all here; Zhai Alley is responsible for the petty bourgeoisie, showing the courtyard culture of old Chengdu. Most of these courtyards are occupied by stylish bars and restaurants, which are very suitable for literary youths; Jing Alley is responsible for the re-enactment of the scene of the old Chengdu in the market, with a 500-meter-long brick cultural wall of successive dynasties and a 500-meter-long folk photo wall. When strolling in Kuanzhai Alley, you will often come across some romantic shops or some exquisite handicrafts. I can't help but want to take a photo with the beautiful buildings or signs in Kuanzhai Alley. Kuanzhai Alley always makes people full of curiosity and desire to explore! I want to explore those distinctive courtyards and want to understand its history and stories. Picking your ears in Kuanzhai Alley is also an interesting experience. It doesn't hurt and is very comfortable. Pedestrians coming and going can't help but stare at it, which is also very interesting. After picking your ears, I feel that the whole world is refreshed. After visiting Kuanzhai Alley, you may want to choose a restaurant with an elegant environment for dinner. Who says that restaurants in scenic spots must be expensive and unpalatable? The food hidden in Kuanzhai Alley can give you a pleasant surprise!

As a business card of Chengdu, it has become one of the must-visit attractions for tourists from other places. Here you can taste authentic Chengdu food, the most folk customs of western Sichuan, and feel the slow pace of life in Chengdu. Although I have lived in Chengdu for a long time, Kuanzhai Alley is still one of my favorite places to hang out in my spare time.

The name of this attraction sounds very interesting. Many friends who come to Chengdu for the first time will probably be curious: Is Kuanzhai Alley wide or narrow? When you go there, you will find that Kuanzhai Alley is actually composed of three parallel alleys: Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley and Jing Alley. You can slowly stroll from one alley to another. There are a wide variety of shops in the alleys, as well as shops selling snacks. Regardless of the size of the store, they all focus on the concept of slow Chengdu and slow life. This is probably the most attractive part.

Kuanxiangzi is a "leisure life" area, a reproduction of the life of old Chengdu. There are many Chengdu life experience halls in Kuanxiangzi, where the local customs and folk customs of old Chengdu are all here, and the largest and most complete old buildings in the entire block are concentrated. Kuanxiangzi retains more historical characteristics.

Teahouses, Sichuan opera halls, Sichuan restaurants, Sichuan embroidery, galleries, and various literary and fashionable shops are arranged along the street. It is very pleasant and comfortable to take a stroll there.

There is such a house in Kuanxiangzi. People passing by are all attracted by its crooked gate. On the gate are engraved the words "Kailu", which is one of the most iconic gates in Kuanzhai Alley.

Seeing the two words "宽" and "湛" means you have arrived. For some reason I always feel that these two words together look like the word "窝", which means nest.

The scenic spot is very popular and crowded with people.

The wall of old objects is traditional and familiar, inlaid with the wall and engraved in the heart.

Of course, snacks are indispensable when there are beautiful views. I have heard about the wide variety of snacks in Chengdu and I really want to try them all.

The bright red peppers are rich and have a long aftertaste.

In fact, if you look up, you will find that the signs of every household in the alley are also a unique landscape. The names have special meanings, and the plaques are by no means plain pieces of wood.

If you want to take pictures of the less crowded side of Kuanzhai Alley, you really have to wait until almost midnight. After 10 o'clock, shops gradually close and tourists slowly disperse. Only then can you appreciate the full view of the alley.

Every city has its own famous ancient town, and this is Chengdu’s iconic ancient town.

Although it is a tourist attraction and there are many people, first of all, I like the architectural style, which is particularly literary. Even when walking in the crowd, I don’t feel impatient. Instead, it makes me feel relaxed and happy. Perhaps, this is the charm of Chengdu, a leisurely life without rushing or impatient, and living happily every day. I want to express my love for Chengdu!

Tourist attractions cannot be without local snacks. There are so many varieties that foodies will be embarrassed. I still want to eat skewers later! In fact, Kuanzhai Alley is also very small and can be visited in about an hour.

Kuanzhai Alley is a paradise for foodies for tourists from other places. It combines delicious food, beautiful scenery, culture and folk customs, and is the most authentic portrayal of the leisurely life in Chengdu.

One of the signature dishes in Kuanzhai Alley is also a reflection of the slow-paced life in old Chengdu - ear cleaning!

Foreign tourists can try it once. Tap the iron skewer in the ear a few times, and the numbing and crisp feeling is super good.

When arriving at Kuanzhai Alley, many people can't help but go shopping, because this is not only a food street and a cultural street, but also a shopping street. Panda dolls, Shu embroidery, tea, teacups, hot pot bases, etc. are all suitable as souvenirs for relatives and friends.

They are called the two most lively "bronze men" in Kuanzhai Alley. They will take three photos with you for 20 yuan each. They swing their fans so loudly that you can't tell they are real people when they are motionless.

Walking in Kuanzhai Alley, you will find all kinds of delicious food at random roadside stalls, which will make you unable to stop eating. The most important thing is that the prices are really not expensive.

I had no expectations for Kuanzhai Alley at first, and it was not an option in my schedule. But since I had an appointment with my classmates at Heshi BBQ (Dongmen Store), the most convenient way was to take the subway through Kuanzhai Alley, so we took the opportunity to visit it. Maybe because my expectations were too low, I actually liked this place very much.

As soon as you enter the alley, there are some interactive designs for tourists.

In addition to a large number of restaurants and various products that may be available nationwide, there are also tourists experiencing ear cleaning on the roadside, looking very satisfied.

But what surprised me the most was that the ground here was surprisingly clean, so clean that I couldn't help but check whether this place was being built into a national civilized city or something like that (forgive my strange first reaction coming from a region that is currently building a civilized city)

Kuanxiangzi has the most complete old buildings in the whole block, and most of the old facades are well preserved. Here you can taste a bowl of tea, eat authentic Sichuan cuisine, and experience the customs and customs of old Chengdu. Zhaixiangzi has both buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, as well as early Western-style buildings. It is the place that best reflects the aesthetics of Kuanzhai. It is a leisure and life taste area in Chengdu that focuses on Western-style food culture, artistic leisure, and healthy life.

Walking in Kuanzhai Alley feels similar to other pedestrian streets, but it feels different when you walk in. There are neat stone slabs all the way. There are many tourists when you go there, but it is not as noisy as in the market. There are not only high-end restaurants, cafes, bars, snack stalls in the alley, but also very unique tea shops, face-changing, ear-picking, fake bronze figures, etc. In short, the culture of Chengdu is fully displayed here. It must be more beautiful if you come here at night.

Oh, it really is a crowd thing... I went there on the 1st and 2nd, the New Year's Day peak had already passed, and I didn't know where so many people came from, it was almost impossible to walk.

However, Kuanzhai Alley is much more interesting than Jinli and Chunxi Road.

First of all, let's talk about Jinli Ancient Street. It has been really ruined. How can it be called an ancient street? It's just a pedestrian street selling snacks. There are not many people and the snacks are not very good. The smoke from the barbecue on South Street is wafting in the air.

Besides, Chunxi Road, you didn’t come all the way to Chengdu just for shopping, did you? Why do you feel like you’re in the East Gate of Shenzhen? So, I don’t recommend coming here, it’s really boring.

Kuanzhai Alley is quite interesting. Although it is crowded, it still has a bit of ancient flavor. It is also interesting to walk around here at night or on Sundays when there are fewer people.

As soon as I arrived at Kuanzhai Alley, I was immediately stunned by the crowded crowd. There were much more people on the main street than in the photos. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was shoulder to shoulder.

There are still many old houses where the aboriginals live, and many inheritors of intangible cultural heritage and their descendants live here. If you are lucky, you can see performances. Some houses can be visited, but almost every house is filled with goods. I only went into one house, which was all wooden structures. There were many ditches in the yard that formed a dense water network. The houses were ingeniously laid out and interlocked. Living in it, I think it must be warm in winter and cool in summer. It is really a pleasure to live in the old Chengdu life here.

We walked around and then came out. We really didn't have the interest to stroll around any longer. In fact, the streets here are not much different from those in ancient cities and towns, with all kinds of shops and snack bars. It might be better to come in groups of three or five to have fun. I don't think it's interesting to go there alone.

Kuanzhai Alley is located near Changshun Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. It consists of Kuanxiang, Zhaixiang and Jingxiang arranged in parallel. It is an antique courtyard with indigo bricks and tiles. It is also a relatively large-scale ancient street from the Qing Dynasty in Chengdu. It is a national AA-level tourist attraction, a "Chinese Characteristic Commercial Pedestrian Street", a famous historical and cultural street in Sichuan Province, one of the new ten scenic spots in Chengdu in 2011, and one of the ten most beautiful streets in Sichuan. It is very distinctive and worth recommending.

I prefer places with historical heritage and not too noisy, such as the Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu and the Tunxi Old Street in Huizhou. Unlike the Phoenix Ancient Town in Hunan and the Yangshuo West Street in Guangxi, which are full of bars and very noisy, people don’t have the interest to stroll around properly.

There are many specialty shops in Kuanzhai Alley, most of which are related to spicy food. After Laoer and I went in, she came out with two bags, but I had nothing. These people in Kuanzhai Alley seem to be called "Bronze Men", and there are stalls of them in several places. In fact, if you don't look carefully, you will think they are human sculptures. If they suddenly move, sometimes they will scare tourists. It is not easy for them to sacrifice their appearance to take photos with tourists and make some money. I walked over and said, "Can I take a photo of you?" They said casually, "Of course!" Then they posed, and after seeing me take the photo, they said, "You can't leave after taking the photo." In fact, they were joking with me, why did I run away like a fool when I knew it at that time.

When I came out of the narrow alley, I saw a shop selling panda coats. I bought one for my precious niece. I think she will like it.

When I walked around here, I found a lot of shops selling panda souvenirs. They were not expensive and looked very cute, so I bought one.

I really like the slow pace of Chengdu. I walk in the Kuanzhai Alley to experience the life of Chengdu. If I see a teahouse I like, I will go in and have a cup of tea before continuing walking.

There are several preserved ancient buildings in Kuanzhai Alley, some of which are private residences.

The reason why I chose Kuanzhai Alley as the first stop of my trip to Chengdu was because I planned to have brunch here, but I didn't expect to solve the problem of food halfway. I am a person who doesn't care about food and accommodation when traveling, as long as I have a good time, so I just planned to check in and take a look around Kuanzhai Alley. I thought Kuanzhai Alley only had Kuanxiang and Zhaixiang, but I didn't expect there was also Jingxiang, which is relatively less crowded.

There are all kinds of small shops here, including snack bars, handicrafts, accessories, dolls, etc.

Here you can also taste the most local snacks and experience the most folk customs of western Sichuan~

Although there are numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, etc., you can still experience Chengdu's leisurely life such as drinking tea, changing faces, and picking ears by walking slowly in the alleys.

Kuanzhai Alley is always crowded with people no matter what time of the day. But if you slow down and feel the most original lifestyle and culture of Chengdu, it is a must-see place for everyone traveling to Chengdu.

Tips for visiting Kuanzhai Alley:

You can choose to go near dusk, so that you can see the alleys during the day and the alleys after the lights are turned on at night, which will be a good experience.

Sewing machines, teapots, stoves, phonographs, old-fashioned telephones and other old objects on the brick cultural wall can directly bring people back to that era.

This is a microcosm of life in Chengdu, representing the most Chengdu and urban folk culture. The winding roads are lined with specialty shops and Chengdu snacks. There are activities such as drinking tea, cleaning ears, and Sichuan opera face-changing. It is a good way to experience the humanistic characteristics and folk culture of Bashu.

As expected, the tourist landmarks are crowded with tourists from Shandong, Shanxi, South America and North America. They are shoulder to shoulder and sigh that a city can be so peaceful. Although it is a landmark with a huge crowd, Kuanzhai Alley is more meticulously crafted than expected, without any trace of shoddy workmanship that is often seen in famous attractions. The large-scale ancient streets of the Qing Dynasty and the residential areas that were once full of the Eight Banners have cultural connotations that we tend to overlook.

When you first come to Kuanzhai Alley, you will always be "dazzled" by the numerous snack bars, theaters, bookstores, pottery shops and various cultural experience halls here, and feel at a loss. It can be said that this place is full of literary and artistic petty bourgeoisie, or it can be said that it is full of business atmosphere. Different from the leisure of Lijiang, the romance of Xiamen, and the aura of Suzhou, the Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu must be unique and unrepeatable. Behind each exquisite window is the unique life aesthetics of Chengdu people. I think this is what attracts tourists the most.

There are various Chengdu snacks in Kuanzhai Alley. To outsiders, the taste is absolutely surprising, but they are considered not authentic by the old Chengdu people.

If you are led by Chengdu veterans, they will lead you through the crowds, turn into the suddenly quiet alleys, and go into a store - those are usually the most authentic or the most popular stores in Chengdu. Therefore, the snacks in Kuanzhai Alley are just like the stores, just watch the excitement.

Today, narrow alleys are synonymous with refinement and style, and they are not as narrow and cramped as imagined. Chengdu is a land of abundance, and narrow alleys are the "capital" of Chengdu. One is for collection, the other is for enrichment. The renovated narrow alleys show the courtyard culture of Chengdu. Most of these courtyards are occupied by stylish bars and restaurants. Tourists and young people of literature and art stay in the alleys, spending the whole afternoon leisurely and feeling the stop of time.

Countless bars and cafes are hidden in small Chinese-style houses. But the gray tiles and white walls cannot cover up the European smell, and the red lanterns only render the kitsch and frivolity. It is true that it is inclusive, but in the end, it makes Chengdu people lose a place to live. When Starbucks replaces the teahouses on the street, Kuanzhai Alley is gradually drifting away from Chengdu. This is not the real Chengdu, at least not the Chengdu of Chengdu people.

The whole street is filled with snack shops, tea houses, ear cleaning stalls, and even Starbucks. Although it is winter, the greenery on the street is still lush, with vines on the walls and potted plants on the roadside waving to passers-by. There are also a few old trees with yellowed leaves, and seeing them always reminds me of winter in the north.

Compared with the natural beauty, my friend prefers the humanistic culture here. You can also go to the small stage to watch Sichuan opera.

It should be a different scene if you come here in summer. It is very suitable for literary young people to take pictures, and also for foodies to find delicious food. However, the food on the street is really a bit expensive. I bought a string of lotus root slices, a string of pork intestines, and a string of kelp for 20 yuan. Rich people are welcome to do as they please.

Kuanzhai Alley is located near Changshun Street in Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. It consists of Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley and Jing Alley arranged in parallel. It is an antique courtyard built entirely with indigo bricks and tiles. It is also a relatively large-scale ancient street from the Qing Dynasty left in Chengdu. Together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery, it is known as one of the three major historical and cultural city protection blocks in Chengdu.

Kuanzhai Alley has an irreplaceable position in Chengdu. Personally, I think it is better than Jinli. Not only does it not have such a strong commercial atmosphere, but the characteristic buildings preserved in Kuanzhai Alley are irreplaceable anywhere else.

Kuanzhai Alley is actually composed of three alleys: Kuanxiangzi, Zhaixiangzi, and Jingxiangzi. This is the largest ancient street in Chengdu from the Qing Dynasty. However, most of the courtyards with indigo bricks and tiles we see today are imitations, and the renovated Kuanzhai Alley also incorporates modern literary elements. Although these alleys lack some of the purest folk customs of western Sichuan, they also allow us to see the atmosphere of integrating innovative elements.

In fact, I think Kuanzhai Alley is a good pedestrian street. At least the planning here is very unified, unlike many ancient towns or pedestrian streets in China. Many courtyards here are operating various special cultures, artworks, clothing, catering, leisure, entertainment, etc., which can be found in Kuanzhai Alley, and many shops are decorated artistically and elegantly from the outside to the inside.

Basically, there are always crowds of people in Kuanzhai Alley. With so many tourists, the shops here have used all kinds of methods to attract customers. There is always a burly man pretending to be Zhang Fei standing at the door of Zhang Fei Beef, and some shops even wear Sichuan opera costumes to attract tourists. However, these methods have made Kuanzhai Alley full of Sichuan flavor.

From spicy hotpot to street skewers and street barbecue, Chengdu is a paradise for foodies. There is no shortage of delicious food in Kuanzhai Alley, where you can find all kinds of famous snacks in Chengdu, whether it is the Three Cannons or sugar-coated fruits. As long as there is delicious food, there will always be a long queue, and the whole street is filled with tempting aroma.

Nowadays, Kuanzhai Alley has incorporated more literary and fresh elements. Many street walls and flower shop entrances have become photo spots for young people. Whether it is sunny or rainy, you can walk comfortably among the crowd and eat and drink at will. When you are tired, you can find a bookstore to sit down and choose a book to read carefully, or you can send a special postcard to your relatives or friends, with a red postmark and free words. When you finish your trip, it will be the most beautiful memory.

Whether it is during the week or on weekends, there always seem to be so many tourists in Kuanzhai Alley. Sometimes I still prefer the feeling of being shoulder to shoulder, at least it makes me feel a simple sense of happiness.

Kuanzhai Alley is a must-visit attraction in Chengdu.

When visiting Chengdu, it seems that everyone would go to Kuanzhai Alley, just like going to Tianzifang on the Bund when arriving in Shanghai.

It’s only a five-minute walk from Niu Dengying to Kuanzhai Alley. The moment you get closer, you feel like you’ve arrived at the tourist area. Sure enough, no matter what time of the year you come here, there will always be people.

However, Kuanzhai Alley is probably the most beautiful in the year in the autumn. Many local citizens also come here to join in the fun. In the small building next to it, you can usually drink tea and watch Sichuan Opera face-changing, which is quite interesting.

With pink walls and black tiles, Kuanzhai Alley still retains the style of old-style residential houses. There are some ginkgo trees on both sides, which are slowly turning yellow in the autumn wind. More and more people come here to take pictures every day.

The combination of classical dwellings and golden ginkgo trees is really the most beautiful moment in Kuanzhai Alley. Here you can also buy many things unique to Sichuan, such as ceramics, embroidery, and special musical instruments.

Many stores have a courtyard, but generally speaking, we recommend that you just stroll around Kuanzhai Alley. The consumption here is still relatively expensive, and the taste of many stores is still average, with low cost-performance.

For many people who have never experienced ear cleaning, they can also try it in Chengdu. However, the most expensive place is generally Kuanzhai Alley. Other places are cheaper. You can see big ginkgo trees everywhere, which is really super beautiful.

You can also see many craftsmen in Kuanzhai Alley, and many of their things are about to be lost. For those who want to understand Sichuan culture, you can still go and have a look. If you are interested, you can chat with them about this craft, its origin, its inheritance, and its significance to people's lives.

Kuanxiangzi: A nostalgic place with an old face

Narrow Alley: A romantic extension line that is loved by the petty bourgeoisie

Jingxiangzi: A scene from the old Chengdu

As soon as I arrived at Kuanzhai Alley, it began to drizzle, and it was this drizzle that allowed me to have a quiet and leisurely Kuanzhai Alley. Because of the rain, the bustling crowd here began to gradually dissipate.

Kuanxiangzi has many buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, including some Western-style buildings left by churches. Kuanxiangzi is a reproduction of the life of old Chengdu, and you can experience the local customs and folk customs of Chengdu here.

The narrow alley is a "slow life" area, where bars and restaurants are mainly concentrated. It is also a gathering place for tourists and literary young people. With a cup of tea, you can spend the whole afternoon leisurely in an alley and feel the time stand still.

The scene of the old Chengdu city is restored, and the previous life scene is restored. There is also a 500-meter-long brick cultural wall of successive dynasties and a 500-meter-long folk photo wall in the alley.

The most famous Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu is definitely not to be missed when you come to Chengdu. There is a subway at the door, which is very convenient. We went there on Wednesday afternoon. There were a lot of tourists, especially in the narrow alley, which seemed crowded.

I saw many shops with traditional characteristics. Many old buildings here are quite old, and many cultural and creative products are also worth seeing. If you like ancient buildings, you must come and have a look.

It takes some time to walk from Taikoo Li to Kuanzhai Alley. If you don’t have enough time, it’s best not to walk.

It is a pedestrian street, a check-in spot for tourists, but a place rarely visited by locals.

There were a lot of people here. My companion had a pig's ear picked here. It costs about 50 yuan for 5 minutes. We later found a local one online and it cost about 20 yuan and took half an hour.

Therefore, friends who are in a hurry can try it. It was my first time to experience ear cleaning in Chengdu, and I personally found it quite novel.

The buildings are all retro and full of age. It's interesting to just appreciate the details. There are also ginkgo trees planted in the alley, which is quite artistic. There are all kinds of small items sold on the street. There are clothes, jewelry, and snacks. There are also many restaurants and bars. While walking around, you can also see many craftsmen. The on-site candy figurines are made with flexible skills, which is amazing. There is also an ear cleaning project, where guests lie on bamboo chairs and enjoy a leisurely and happy time.

Kuanzhai Alley is mainly composed of private restaurants, homestays and relatively large specialty cultural and creative shops. Jinli is full of the atmosphere of the city, while Kuanzhai Alley is full of the temperament of cultural aristocracy. The display of some intangible cultural heritage projects allows foreign tourists from afar to have a deeper understanding of Chinese traditional culture, and also allows us to establish the awareness of inheriting excellent culture.

I don't know why Kuanzhai Alley is so popular. If you come to Chengdu, you will basically walk here. Is it to see the Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings here or the delicious food here? I don't know. As a result, Kuanzhai Alley is now crowded with people everywhere. It is basically packed every day. If you want to take pictures, it is recommended to take some small scenes, so that the photos will not be full of people!

The street culture of Kuanzhai Alley has also become a reason for people to go there. There are many objects placed on the walls on the roadside that we could hardly see in the past, such as sewing machines, grinding wheels, old televisions, old radios and other objects.

Many people take photos with these old objects here, so this is also a popular place in Chengdu to take literary and fresh photos.

There are many residential buildings in Kuanzhai Alley that are built in the style of western Sichuan folk houses from the Qing Dynasty, and most of them are private courtyards. They have tall gatehouses, flying eaves, white walls and gray tiles, and look very delicate and beautiful. These buildings are also a major feature of this place. Unfortunately, many of them cannot be visited.

There are stone statues of mythical beasts in front of some doors. It is not certain whether they are ancient artifacts, but their lifelike and vivid shapes are enough to make people stop and admire them for a while.

Of course, some houses have been converted into restaurants, but the prices are quite expensive, so it is not recommended to eat here, and the taste is not too authentic. However, the door head here is really beautiful and durable, and the door painting and two stone lions show the wealth of the family in the house.

Some buildings above the gatehouses also incorporate Western elements, exquisite carvings and rich colors, adding a lot of brilliance to the monotonous white walls and gray tiles.

There is a theater in the alley where you can go to listen to operas or rent clothes. Walking in the large and small, narrow boxes, you feel like you have traveled through time, savoring the slow life of Chengdu.

[Practical Information]: It is very close to People's Park and can be visited together. There are many quaint teahouses on both sides of the road. You can go in and drink tea in a covered bowl and watch a Sichuan opera performance. The price is about 30 yuan per person. There are also plastic artists at the door of several shops for tourists to take pictures. The price ranges from 10 to 20 yuan per time. Usually, the more beautiful the snacks are displayed outside, the less freshly made they are. You can pay attention to taste the freshly made delicacies (such as the three big cannons).

This is a very retro pedestrian street, just like the pedestrian streets in many tourist cities. There are many interesting shops and a variety of delicious food on the street.

There are many snacks... Sad jelly, Zhong dumplings, dragon wonton, three cannons, Juntun pot cake, roasted pig's trotters... Tofu pudding, cold cake, ice jelly, Bobo chicken, chicken feet, roasted brain flower and egg cake, You rabbit head, and Shuangliu Lao Ma rabbit head, sweet water noodles, Dandan noodles, and sugar-coated fruits.

The variety of snacks is simply a foodie’s paradise!

Known as the "most Chengdu" place, it is also the favorite place for tourists to linger. This pedestrian street composed of wide alleys, narrow alleys and well alleys is actually an ancient street in the Qing Dynasty. Although there are many cafes, restaurants and shops now, you can still experience Chengdu's leisure life such as ear picking, face changing, tea drinking and drinking. Many slogans now describe the wide and narrow alleys as the typical "Bashu culture". In fact, such propaganda should be a bit biased.

Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours

In fact, Kuanxiangzi is already crowded when we arrive here. It has basically become a must-visit place for tourists to Chengdu. It is impossible to take good photos on the street, so most of the photos are small scenes. It is also rare to find a place to take a few good photos. In the morning, there are not many people in the shops of Kuanxiang. Retro bicycles are placed along the foot of the wall. Many people like to take a beautiful photo here to express their visit.

Every city has such a pedestrian street, which carries the history of the city, is prosperous, has distinctive characteristics of the city, and has buildings with local characteristics. It will also carry the banner of tourism. Kuanzhai Alley is undoubtedly the representative of Chengdu. Maybe it is because of the weekday, there are not many people, and it is very comfortable to walk around. In addition to the snacks that are similar all over the country, it also has very distinct Sichuan and Chengdu characteristics. Panda Huahua makes Chengdu understand. The street is full of various commodities with panda patterns, coffee and milk tea shops, various small shops, Sichuan restaurants, and teahouses with local characteristics, ear cleaning shops, drinking tea and face-changing performances. It is very lively. In fact, the place is not too big. Eat some snacks, drink some milk tea, and it is not so hot at night. It is also very comfortable to sit on the street! This is my first impression of Chengdu, relaxing, comfortable, and comfortable! What is more special is that I saw the Zhu Bingren Copper Art shop that was very popular a while ago. It is indeed superb in craftsmanship. Every piece is a fine product and looks very good!

Too commercial, fast food style, I don't like it.

However, there are still some places with the atmosphere of old Chengdu occasionally, and various well-known chain stores have also built beautiful storefronts here, so it is not completely useless.

It is composed of Kuanxiangzi, Zhaixiangzi and Jingxiangzi, and is the largest existing ancient street in Chengdu during the Qing Dynasty.

I went there during the Spring Festival, and there were so many people. It's better to go when there are not too many people. Otherwise, the experience will be very bad.

Our first stop to get to know Chengdu was Kuanzhai Alley.



Speaking of the Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu, it is a city business card. Everyone who comes to Chengdu for the first time will put it on their must-visit list. It is so famous that no matter what the experience is, it is a must-see.



Kuanzhai Alley is composed of Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley and Jing Alley arranged in parallel, all of which are quadrangles made of indigo bricks and tiles. It is the largest ancient street left over from the Qing Dynasty in Chengdu. Together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery, it is known as one of the three major historical and cultural city protection blocks in Chengdu.



This is the only evidence of the northern hutong culture and architectural style left in the south. The origin of Kuanzhai Alley began after Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty pacified the Junggar Rebellion. He selected thousands of soldiers to garrison Chengdu and built Manchu City. At that time, only the Manchu and Mongolian Eight Banners could live here. After the decline of the Qing Dynasty, ordinary people were allowed to come and go freely here. Gradually, some foreign merchants took the opportunity to open pawnshops near Manchu City and purchased a large number of bannermen's properties. A unique pattern was formed in which the descendants of bannermen, dignitaries, and peddlers lived together in Manchu City. The wide alley during this period was called Xingren Alley, the narrow alley was called Taiping Alley, and the well alley was called Ruyi Alley.



It was not until the Republic of China that "Hutong" was changed to "Xiangzi". It is said that during a city survey, the staff at that time measured and casually marked the wider alley as "Kuanxiangzi", the narrower one as "Zhaixiangzi", and the one with a well as "Jingxiangzi". This is the origin of Kuanxiang and Zhaixiang, and the name has been used to this day.

The feature is that at least you can still see some ancient buildings here. Although it is also a commercial street, it is not dirty and is even somewhat elegant. There are many teahouses that combine ancient and modern styles. If you have the leisure time, it would be a nice thing to go there to have a cup of tea and chat.

One wide, one narrow, and one well-shaped alley refers to the Kuanzhai Alley. The alley on the main street is wide, and the small alleys scattered on the side are slightly narrower, like branches scattered from a big tree trunk, but not messy. They are arranged and combined in rows. Looking from the air, they look like a "well" shape.

tips：

Walking through Kuanzhai Alley during holidays is like entering a washing machine. There are people everywhere and it is so crowded that it is uncomfortable.

If you only want to eat and have no intention of taking photos, we suggest you go straight to Kuixinglou Street nearby to eat!

There is an authentic noodle shop in Chengdu - Chunyangguan Fish-flavored Pork Rib Noodles. "Fish-flavored Pork Rib Noodles, Red Oil Wonton, and Sauce Steamed Egg" are all must-order items. You can order one or two noodles and dumplings. They are delicious and will not make you feel full.

There are also a few amazing restaurants, such as Maojiao Huola, which sells skewers, and Chengdu Chike, which specializes in new-style Sichuan cuisine, but without exception, there are queues...

After putting my luggage at the hotel, I took the subway to Kuanzhai Alley for dinner as planned. I could see a lot of people when I got out of the subway. At 7 o'clock in the evening, most of the shops open in Kuanzhai Alley were restaurants. The whole street had a strong commercial atmosphere, and the main way to attract customers was to use face-changing performances, opera performances, etc. A bakery featuring mahjong attracted me for a while, and the store owner was not in a hurry to recommend products. The space next to it decorated with mahjong features was also fun for tourists to take pictures. As for the others, they did not leave much impression on me. After all, the commercial street is not very attractive to me.

Kuanzhai Alley is the most pleasant ancient street I have ever seen in the country.

Not only does it retain the style of ancient buildings, the layout of each store is also very attentive. There are also many carefully designed small designs on the walls on the corners, which looks very interesting. I highly recommend it!



My travel notes: Following the most beautiful autumn colors - Travel notes of Jiuzhaigou/Huanglong/Bipenggou in Sichuan http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/21345961.html

As one of the business cards of Chengdu tourism, Kuanzhai Alley is worth a visit. When you exit Metro Line 4, you will see the entrance of Kuan Alley in Kuanzhai Alley at first sight. It is easy for tourists to reach the Kuan Alley without any effort. Kuan Alley was defined as a nostalgic place with an old face at the beginning of its renovation. Zhai Alley is defined as an extension of the sentiment that petty bourgeoisie loves the most. The poet Zhai Yongming said: Kuanzhai Alley carries the original ecology and courtyard life of old Chengdu. This design is really wonderful. However, as soon as you enter the alley, you will feel noisy and there are too many tourists.

I came to Kuanzhai Alley again while shopping in Chengdu. This is a folk street that was renovated in 2008. The alley was originally introduced from Beijing. It is said that during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, 3,000 soldiers from the Eight Banners were sent here to quell the rebellion and two alleys were built, called Xingren Alley and Taiping Alley. Generally, only Beijing called streets and alleys hutongs. Later, in the Republic of China, it was renamed Kuanzhai Alley, and the Sichuan name was restored.



In fact, the name Hutong has a more historical charm. After the renovation, the Hutong structure, courtyards, doors, etc. still retain a bit of the old Beijing style, but most of them have become authentic Sichuan style. Some folk culture has also accepted new concepts, and the eye-catching three-dimensional cultural walls with some graphic art meaning have given some domestic folk life content and attracted some tourists to take pictures here. There are also some bars here, selling German fresh beer, coffee, karaoke, art and leisure, etc., which are full of foreign style, but the taste is not pure.



Let's try some Sichuan snacks. The "three big guns" threw the glutinous rice balls hard on the drum surface. After three drum sounds, they jumped into a basket filled with powdered sugar. It was similar to the donkey rolls in Beijing, which made me laugh. There are many Chengdu snacks, dazzling and delicious. Finally, I saw someone selling Sichuan cigars. The method is also to roll them with tobacco leaves, but you can smell the smell of local tobacco. The old man selling cigarettes smoked a nearly four-meter-long pipe pot, puffing smoke and mist. This guy, this old man must have a big lung capacity.

Tickets: Free

It's just so-so. It feels similar to Jinli. There's less food. The roads inside are easier to find, there are more buildings, and it's okay to take pictures.

[Reference time] I stayed there for about an hour. I didn't eat anything, I just wandered around. The longest thing I spent looking at was probably a photo exhibition in the aisle.

The tricky thing is that the paths connecting the wide alley and the narrow alley are not at the same end, so after walking to the end, you have to go back and walk back to the connecting path to go to the other alley.

transportation

Bus Station - Tonghuimen

The alley is a little way from the bus stop, you have to walk a little further, and it's not that obvious. You can only check the map.

Kuanzhai Alley is the collective name for three streets arranged in parallel: Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley and Jing Alley. It is also a relatively large ancient street from the Qing Dynasty left in Chengdu.

Kuanzhai Alley is located near Changshun Street in Qingyang District, Chengdu. It consists of Kuanxiang, Zhaixiang and Jingxiang arranged in parallel. It is an antique courtyard with indigo bricks and tiles. It is also a relatively large-scale ancient street from the Qing Dynasty in Chengdu. Together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery, it is known as one of the three major historical and cultural city protection blocks in Chengdu. The overall spatial style of the renovated Kuanzhai Alley is relatively complete, continuing the style of western Sichuan dwellings in the Qing Dynasty. The street is in the shape of a "fish spine" road pattern, recreating the life charm of old Chengdu.

The architecture is quite distinctive, and you can find some traces of the ancient city, but there are too many people and the commercial atmosphere is too strong. It is even more crowded at night. If you want to go, it would be better to go during the day on a weekday. But there should be many tour groups at that time. If you don't mind the crowds, it is still worth a visit.

When I went there in 2009, there were very few people there and many shops were closed. Now it is completely different. It has become very lively, a bit like Beijing's Nanluoguxiang, with many literary shops.

A must-visit place when visiting Chengdu. It consists of three alleys: Kuan, Zhai and Jing. There are all kinds of small shops along the way, as well as food, entertainment, and Chengdu-style teahouses.

Walk west from Chunxi Road Station to Tonghuimen Station and walk 5 minutes to Kuanzhai Alley. As one of the larger ancient streets from the Qing Dynasty and a five-star commercial street with Chinese characteristics left over in Chengdu, the charm of Kuanzhai Alley becomes even stronger under the glory of Chengdu, the leisurely city card. If you want to experience the slow pace of life in Chengdu, you have to come here.



There are three alleys in Kuanzhai Alley that you can visit. Among them, Kuan Alley is a nostalgic area with an old face. There are buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, as well as some Western-style buildings left by churches. Kuan Alley is a "leisure life" area, which is a reproduction of the life of old Chengdu. Come here to experience the customs and folk customs of old Chengdu. Another narrow alley is an extension of the mood that the petty bourgeoisie loves the most. It belongs to the "slow life" area. It shows the courtyard culture of old Chengdu. Tourists and literary youths are leisurely and comfortable in the alley, enough to feel the stop of time. The last Jing Alley is a reproduction of the scene of old Chengdu in the market. At the other end of the alley, there is a 500-meter-long brick cultural wall of successive dynasties and a 500-meter-long folk photo wall, which is worth a visit.

The naming of many old streets, old towns, and old temples usually evokes a pompous joke, but the naming method of Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley is a bit unique. It is named directly according to the width of the alley. For example, the wide one is called Kuanxiangzi, and the narrow one is called Zhaixiangzi. Although it sounds not high-end, it is simple. Chengdu people are naturally idle, and when they have nothing to do, they will still choose Kuanzhai Alley to stroll around, because the large-scale ancient streets of the Qing Dynasty left here are the representative of Chengdu's slow life. The leisurely state of watching the world with a smile also writes the life of the authentic Chengdu locals.

The naming of many old streets, old towns, and old temples usually evokes a pompous joke, but the naming method of Chengdu's Kuanzhai Alley is a bit unique. It is named directly according to the width of the alley. For example, the wide one is called Kuanxiangzi, and the narrow one is called Zhaixiangzi. Although it sounds not high-end, it is simple. Chengdu people are naturally idle, and when they have nothing to do, they will still choose Kuanzhai Alley to stroll around, because the large-scale ancient streets of the Qing Dynasty left here are the representative of Chengdu's slow life. The leisurely state of watching the world with a smile also writes the life of the authentic Chengdu locals.

Kuanzhai Alley is located near Changshun Street in Qingyang District, Chengdu. It consists of Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley and Jing Alley arranged in parallel. It is an antique courtyard built entirely with indigo bricks and tiles. It is also one of the larger ancient streets from the Qing Dynasty left in Chengdu. Together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery, it is known as one of the three major historical and cultural city protection blocks in Chengdu.

Bus routes: Kuanzhai Alley is close to Tianfu Square, People's Park, Qintai Road, Baihuatan Park, etc. You can take buses 5, 13, 43, 47, 58, 64, 78, 81, 163, etc. and get off at "Jinhe Road" station, or take buses 62, 70, 93, 163, 340, etc. and get off at "Changshun Shangjie" station.

Subway: Kuanzhai Alley Station, Subway Line 4

Opening hours: all day; Tickets: free

Kuanzhai Alley, Jinli, and Ciqikou in Chongqing are all similar. There are snacks of various formats hidden in the ancient buildings, but they are already famous and are iconic attractions in Chengdu. If you come to Chengdu, you still have to go there and buy some souvenirs to bring back, such as Chengdu's special facial makeup.

Kuanzhai Alley is so famous that almost everyone who comes to Chengdu will come here to hang out. In Chengdu, which is famous for its slow life, it is also fun to watch so many old people rushing around.

Although there are many people, the feeling given by Kuanzhai Alley is a little different from the Ming and Qing streets in other places. It may be because there are teahouses, opera stages, snacks, hot pot restaurants, and even ear cleaners (crazy little ant). Chengdu people have moved their lives here.

Kuanzhai Alley is actually a condensed version of Chengdu.

The relatively large-scale ancient streets left in Chengdu are known as the three major historical and cultural city protection blocks in Chengdu together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Temple. Kuanzhai Alley was built in the Qing Dynasty. It is the only two remaining of the 33 Qing Dynasty soldier alleys in Chengdu. It is a courtyard-style building. In the 57th year of Emperor Kangxi (1718), the Junggar tribe invaded Tibet. After the Qing court sent 3,000 officers and soldiers to quell the rebellion, more than a thousand soldiers were selected to stay in Chengdu forever and build the Manchu city - Shaocheng, which was designated as the "Eight Banners" military camp and their families. The main street (Kuanxiangzi) was inhabited by Manchu civil and military officials, and the small alley (Zhaixiangzi) was inhabited by Manchu soldiers. The hierarchy was strict and Han people were strictly prohibited from entering. The two alleys were parallel and adjacent. It is a relatively well-preserved ancient street left over from the Qing Dynasty. At that time, it was not called Kuanzhai Alley, but was called "Xingren Alley" and "Taiping Alley" respectively. It was not until the early years of the Republic of China that this name, which was obviously in the northern style, was replaced by "Kuanzhai Alley", which has been used till now.

Kuanzhai Alley is a relatively large ancient street left in Chengdu. Together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery, it is known as one of the three major historical and cultural city protection blocks in Chengdu. Kuanzhai Alley was first built in the Qing Dynasty. It is the only two remaining of the 33 Qing Dynasty soldier alleys in Chengdu. It is a courtyard-style building. In the 57th year of Emperor Kangxi (1718), the Junggar tribe invaded Tibet. After the Qing court sent 3,000 officers and soldiers to quell the rebellion, it selected more than a thousand soldiers to stay in Chengdu forever and build a Manchu city, namely Shaocheng. Shaocheng was designated as the "Eight Banners" military camp and their families' residence. The main street (Kuanxiangzi) was inhabited by Manchu civil and military officials, and the small alley (Zhaixiangzi) was inhabited by Manchu soldiers. The hierarchy was strict and Han people were strictly prohibited from entering. The two alleys were parallel and adjacent. It is an ancient street left over from the Qing Dynasty that is relatively well preserved. At that time, it was not called Kuanzhai Alley, but was called "Xingren Alley" and "Taiping Alley" respectively. It was not until the early years of the Republic of China that this name, which was obviously in the northern style, was replaced by "Kuanzhai Alley", which has been used till now.

Kuanzhai Alley is not only the last remnant of the urban pattern of the "Thousand-year-old Little City" and the original architectural pattern of the century-old Chengdu, but also the "only copy" of the northern hutong culture and architectural style in the south. I personally feel that Kuanzhai Alley is less noisy than Jinli, and more comfortable and fresh. Here is a small guide:

1. The first choice of transportation is of course to take Metro Line 4, Kuanzhai Alley Station, Exit B, which is the entrance to Kuanxiangzi, which is very convenient;

2. The entire Kuanzhai Alley is composed of three parallel urban old streets, Kuanxiang, Zhaixiang and Jingxiang, and the courtyard communities between them. The courtyard culture is divided into three themes: Kuanxiang is a "leisure life" area with the theme of tourism and leisure, mainly targeting nostalgic leisure customers; Zhaixiang is a "slow life" area with the theme of brand business, targeting the purposeful consumer group of theme boutique consumption; Jingxiang is a "new life" area with the theme of fashion and youth, targeting urban young people;

3. In addition to the above, there is Zhijishi Street (opening hours 9:00-17:00), where the Chengdu Painting Academy is located in a century-old courtyard, Xiaotong Lane, where young artists gather, and Paulownia Street and Kuixinglou Street, where a large number of romantic private restaurants and coffee shops gather;

4. The most worthwhile places to check in are: Huli, a popular nightclub in Chengdu, the cultural wall of Kuanzhai Alley, Lu Fu Club for watching performances, the Panda House with panda design as the main theme, the Western-style door with four pillars and three mountains from the Three Kingdoms period, Chengdu Yuanzhen Life Experience Hall, Dianzui with a 100-square-meter wine cellar, Tongyuan Society for making Shu brocade, etc.

5. The delicacies that you cannot miss include Fuqi Feipian, Fried Tofu with Chili Peppers, Three Cannons, Sad Jelly, Tremella Laozao Ice Tofu Pudding, Plum Blossom Cake, Guokui, etc.

Kuanzhai Alley, Daci Temple, Wenshu Monastery, the three carriages for exploring the historical relics of Chengdu; generally, it consists of three parallel urban old streets, Kuanxiang, Zhaixiang and Jingxiang, and the courtyard communities between them. The best time to check in is evening-evening-evening - take the subway Line 4 and get off at Kuanzhai Alley Exit B; important things should be said three times! The night is filled with smoke (shaokao), the egg yolk (I am sure it looks like egg yolk) street lights interweave with the night, and the shadows of people and shadows sway together; a long-lost scene of the citizen life in the old city emerges one by one.

Kuanzhai Alley was the early city of Chengdu. Later, many famous people also lived here. The buildings are relatively well preserved. There are many villas and houses with unique features, and there are many cultural and commercial facilities around.

Kuanzhai Alley and the old streets and ancient towns that have sprung up all over the country are all scenic spots built to attract tourists from other places. They are essentially not much different. They are only suitable for sightseeing, not for staying overnight or dining.



To be fair, although the prices in Kuanzhai Alley are extremely high, this is a common problem in all tourist areas. You can visit the three small alleys in one or two hours, so there is no need to stay here for a long time. There are markets and hotels within a ten-minute walk nearby, and the prices are much lower than here.

Kuanzhai Alley is a historical and cultural area in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It consists of three old streets in the east-west direction (Kuanxiangzi, Zhaixiangzi and Jingxiangzi from north to south) and residential houses between the streets. On the basis of protecting the original architectural style of old Chengdu, it has formed a "courtyard-style scene consumption block" and a "humanistic recreation center for Chengdu's urban nostalgic tourism" that brings together street folk life experience, public welfare expo, high-end catering, house hotels, entertainment and leisure, special curation, and scene re-enactment, creating "Old Chengdu negative film, new urban living room", with special projects such as ear cleaning and Sichuan opera. Kuanzhai Alley has too strong a tourist flavor. We just "visited here" in a hurry. On the contrary, the changes and folk customs of Shaocheng expressed in the form of murals, brick carvings, etc. in the deserted Jingxiang can better understand many original life scenes. The time for visiting here varies from person to person. We walked around for about 2 hours.

Kuanzhai Alley is located near Changshun Street in Qingyang District, Chengdu. It consists of Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley and Jing Alley arranged in parallel. It is an antique courtyard built entirely with indigo bricks and tiles. It is also one of the larger ancient streets from the Qing Dynasty left in Chengdu. Together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Monastery, it is known as one of the three major historical and cultural city protection blocks in Chengdu.

In the 57th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign (1718), after suppressing the Junggar Rebellion, more than a thousand soldiers were selected to garrison Chengdu, and the Manchu city was built on the basis of the Shaocheng. In the early years of the Republic of China, the city managers at that time issued an order to change "hutong" to "lane". In the 1980s, Kuanzhai Alley was included in the "Chengdu Historical and Cultural City Protection Plan". In 2003, the Kuanzhai Alley block officially appeared in the world's dictionary.

Kuanzhai Alley is a national AA-level tourist attraction. It has won the titles of "China's Characteristic Commercial Pedestrian Street" in 2009, Sichuan Province's Historical and Cultural Street, Chengdu's New Ten Scenic Spots in 2011, and Sichuan's Ten Most Beautiful Streets.

After the walk, I found that Kuanzhai Alley is composed of three parallel alleys. There are a lot of people in the wide alley and the narrow alley, so there are basically only people in the background when taking photos. The alleys feel very clean, with uniform and neat stone roads.

The alley is mainly filled with teahouses, restaurants, and tourist souvenir shops.

Along the way, you will also encounter people wearing Sichuan opera costumes and bronze figures.

Kuanzhai Alley is a historical and cultural area in Chengdu. It consists of three old streets running east-west (Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley and Jing Alley from north to south) and residential houses between the streets. Kuanzhai Alley was included in the "Chengdu Historical and Cultural City Protection Plan" in the 1980s. In June 2008, the three-year renovation project of Kuanzhai Alley was completed. The newly renovated Kuanzhai Alley consists of 45 quadrangle courtyards in the style of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, garden buildings with both artistic and cultural heritage, and newly built courtyard-style boutique hotels. In 2011, Kuanzhai Alley was rated as one of the new ten scenic spots in Chengdu.

The scenic area has a strong commercial atmosphere. There are three alleys. The wide alley is not wide, and the narrow alley is not narrow. Green plants and flowers complement each other here. It is a place where tourists check in and Internet celebrity shops gather.

Kuanzhai Alley is the most Chengdu, it is a miniature of old Chengdu, now it has everything from ancient and modern times, China and abroad. Don’t miss the night view in particular, it has more atmosphere than the daytime, it is more beautiful and more crowded.