Kuanzhai Alley

Where it is & how to get there

• Metro: Kuanzhai Xiangzi Station (line 4).
• Lanes: Kuan (wide), Zhai (narrow) and Jing (well) alleys run side by side.
• Halal: Chengdu has halal noodle restaurants run by Hui Muslims; ask locally.

The story of Kuanzhai Alley

Kuanzhai Alley dates back to the Qing dynasty, when Manchu soldiers and their families lived in this part of Chengdu. Its grey-brick courtyard houses were restored and reopened in 2008.

Today the lanes are full of teahouses, shops and snack stalls, and you may see Sichuan opera face-changing performances.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Try a traditional teahouse.
• Sit in a traditional teahouse and watch local life.
• Watch a face-changing performance.

What's around Kuanzhai Alley

• People's ParkTeahouse and local life.
• Wenshu MonasteryTemple and vegetarian food.
• Tianfu SquareCity centre.
• Jinli StreetOld-style street.

Questions travellers ask