Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley

A great historic place to visit in Chengdu! 🌸 Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley are full of charm, with traditional architecture and a lively atmosphere. There are many bustling shops selling snacks, souvenirs, and local crafts — perfect for strolling and discovering something new. I highly recommend visiting one of the teahouses to enjoy a relaxing cup of tea, but do be cautious of tourist scams (check prices before ordering!). Also, renting a traditional dress is a fun experience — dress up and explore! 📸 There are so many beautiful photo spots throughout the area. Overall, a must-visit spot for both culture and fun.

Absolutely amazing experience! Everyone was so friendly, and every shop was worth stopping by. The street food? Incredibly delicious — and the prices were super reasonable too. Sadly, I didn’t have much time since it was the last day of my trip, and I haven’t checked out all the spots in Kuan and Zhai Alley. Can’t wait to come back next year — just thinking about it gets me so excited!

loved our evening visit here (at the suggestion of friends who knew it). We took the subway and the subway station is right at the entrance to the alleys. Its essentially an area of old houses filled with shops and restaurants (for tourists). There are public (squat) toilets as well if anybody is wondering:-) Loved it!

This charming old town district has been beautifully transformed into a bustling, vibrant marketplace. The ancient-style buildings and narrow streets are full of character, offering a glimpse into the past — yet the lively shops bring a modern twist, using playful technology and bright displays to catch the eyes of everyone passing by. There’s so much to discover here: colorful and intriguing foods, unique local snacks, traditional herbal medicines, and stunning old-style Chinese costumes that seem to bring history back to life. The atmosphere is so lively, so full of energy and excitement, that it’s easy to get swept away in the moment — and maybe even forget to pause and admire the beautiful old architecture all around you.

Loved the vibe of this place. There's wide & narrow alley for u to explore. There are plenty of shops & eateries along the way. It's very crowded here. Also found my favourite dessert cafe here, Holiland. Their pastries & cakes are all super tempting. There's also a lot of local snacks here to buy as souvenirs.

A must for tourist coming to Chengdu. The name itself, actually meaning wider alley and narrow alley.. Basically there are 2 alleys. One small and one wider in term of ancient time. For modern time, both are narrow alley. The ancient building and alley, now transform into modern tourist spot. Offering food, local delicasy, and store. Take your time enjoying the vibe.

Super touristy but definitely worth a visit if you're in Chengdu. The vibe is fun, the streets are charming and full of photo-worthy corners. Lots of souvenir stalls and snacks around—perfect for a casual stroll and soaking in the atmosphere.

The coolest area we visited in Chengdu. Make sure you track down the Monde Garden Café, No. 33, Kuanxiangzi. A super cool café with live music, amazing italian tasting Pizzas and a great atmosphere. Best café we visited in our China travels.