Chengdu Scenic Stroll:
A Curated Walking Route
🌿 Near Chunxi Road
Huaxing Street – Shuwa Street – Fuzi Street
Historic lanes radiating old Chengdu charm. Pose before the century-old Post Office building and the iconic panda mural wall for authentically local snapshots.
🌿 Adjacent to Taikoo Li
Tangba Street – Qinglian Shang Street – Da’an Zheng Street – Wangping Street
Artistic alleys hidden behind downtown bustle, dotted with indie boutiques perfect for photogenic city walks. Foodie gem: Hunt down local favorites on Wangping Street like Chen Baibai (formerly legendary Zhangjie’s Spicy Chicken Skewers), paired with sweet treats for ultimate satisfaction.
🌿 By Kuanzhai Alley
People’s Park – Citang Street – Dongsheng Street – Binsheng Street
Sip tea in bamboo chairs at the park, then savor specialty coffee in street-side cafés – embodying Chengdu’s signature “slow living” philosophy.
🌿 Around Sichuan University
Zongnan Zheng Street – Zhuyuan Lane
Academic quarter blending youthful energy with neighborhood tranquility.
🌿 In Yulin District
Yulin 1st Lane – Yulin 3rd Lane – Fanghua Street
Where every corner whispers Chengdu’s romantic languor through jazz bars and vintage bookshops.
🌿 Near Nine-Eyes Bridge
Dongmen Bridge – Tianxianqiao South Road – Binjiang East Road
Stroll along the Jinjiang River as neon lights dance on water – nightlife magic revealing locals’ moonlit revelry.
Plus, I highly recommend these other historic streets bursting with Chengdu’s authentic character. Wander through them to glimpse genuine local life。
Eleventh Street (十一街)
A 100-meter alley lined with rustic Sichuan-style houses: white walls, gray-tiled roofs, and vintage charm. Packed with authentic hole-in-the-wall eateries.
Address: Zhimin Road, 11th Street
Transport: Subway Line 3, Xinnanmen Station
Qinglian Shang Street (青莲上街)
A tree-canopied street (hundreds of meters) flanked by plane trees and gingkoes, weaving through old residential blocks. Discover hidden gem cafes and boutiques. Address: Qinglian Shang Street Transport: Subway Line 2, Dongmen Bridge Exit A (600m walk)
Citang Street (祠堂街)
A century-old fashion hub near People’s Park, named after the ancestral hall (citang) built by a Qing-era Sichuan Viceroy. Perfect for history-meets-hipster strolls. Address: Citang Street (beside People’s Park) Transport: Subway Line 2, People’s Park Station
Caojia Lane (曹家巷)
Once a workers’ village, now an explosion of street art! Murals cover every wall – even utility boxes are canvases. Address: Search “Jiangren Li, Caojia Lane” (Jinniu District) Transport: Subway Line 3, Qianfeng Road Station (short walk)
Beishuyuan Street (北书院街)
Twin vibe to Eleventh Street: a retro alley of 1980s-90s architecture near Chengdu No.2 Hospital. Address: Beishuyuan Street Transport: Subway Line 3, Hongxing Bridge Exit D (700m walk)
Dongzikou Old Street (洞子口老街)
North Chengdu’s nostalgic heart. Dive into 1990s food stalls and try the legendary Chen’s Cold Noodles here! Address: Search “Dongzikou”Transport: Subway Line 5, Dongzikou Exit A (500m walk)