Stroll through Chengdu and encounter the iconic landscape of the two rivers embracing the city
by ElizabethHolmes4
Jan 11, 2025
Romance is ingrained in Chengdu locals' DNA
Start from the Love Zebra Crossing
Even the traffic lights are shaped like hearts ❤️
Here’s a curated romantic route for Chengdu lovers
Save this guide for your next date!
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🌅 Morning: Free Exploration · Local Vibes
🕖 07:30-11:00
📍 Morning Stroll & Breakfast Recommendations
- Early birds can wander through nearby alleys to soak up old Chengdu's morning hustle, stumbling upon breakfast stalls (try soy milk with fried dough sticks or spicy wontons).
- Explore around Hejiang Pavilion by daylight, and snap photos at the "Heart Traffic Light" and "Heart Bench" – the soft lighting makes for perfect shots 📸.
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🌤 Afternoon: Beat the Heat · Magical Stay
🕛 12:00-14:30
📍 La Mazha Local Hotpot (hidden in the alley)
- Lunch recommendation: mildly spicy broth 🌶️, must-order "Crispy Potatoes" 🥔, paired with iced jasmine soy milk to cool down.
🕑 14:30-16:00
📍 Check-in at Atelier Jinjiang Park Hotel
- Book your room type in advance. Self-driving visitors can park at the hotel 🅿️ and start their secret summer retreat.
(💡Ps: The current trending room is the cave-themed suite! Note: windowless!)
- Rest during the hottest hours: visit the retro restaurant's ceiling wine cabinet 🍷
(⚠️ Safety note: decorative only – no climbing!)
- Listen to vintage records 🎶 and spot playful little birds that might flutter in.
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🌆 Evening to Night: Riverside Stroll · Vibrant Jinjiang
📍 Night Cruise & Street Market
- Stroll along the river at dusk as lights illuminate both banks 🌉. Browse the "Street Vendor" market, try affordable ear cleaning, enjoy couple's street-walking snacks like ice jelly 🍧 and chilled rice cakes 🍮.
📍 Square Dancing & Night Photography at Hejiang Pavilion
- Join riverside square dancing 💃 – the elderly locals are Hejiang Pavilion's trendsetters, livestreaming their health exercises while dancing! Or just watch this energetic "dance battle."
- Capture the "Heart Traffic Light" 🚦 and "Heart Bus Stop" 🚉 at night – the romantic landmarks glow beautifully 💖, perfect for daytime-and-nighttime photo combos.
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✨ Tips
- Summer heat alert: bring sunscreen, sunglasses 🕶️, and a handheld fan. Prioritize indoor activities in the afternoon.
- The hotel's retro wine cabinet is decorative – no climbing for bottles, safety first!
- Street market snacks come in small portions, so try a variety~
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