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Sichuan · China
You will then proceed to Broad and Narrow Alleys. It is really fun to stroll along the ancient street lined with many old houses and some newly-built ones with a traditional style. You will have your lunch here (own expense), and you can ask for your guide's advice on where to eat.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Kuanzhai Alley
Welcome to Kuanzhai Alley, a living tapestry of Chengdu's history and its modern culinary soul. Often referred to as the 'Wide and Narrow Alleys,' this area is actually composed of three parallel thoroughfares: Kuan Xiangzi, or…
Listen in the app2Kuan Xiangzi: The Wide Alley and Traditional Courtyards
We begin our walk in Kuan Xiangzi, the Wide Alley, which serves as the grand entrance to the experience of old Chengdu. Historically, this alley was the widest of the garrison streets, intended to accommodate the movements of the…
Listen in the app3Zhai Xiangzi: The Narrow Alley and the Art of the Snack
Parallel to the Wide Alley is Zhai Xiangzi, the Narrow Alley, and as the name suggests, the atmosphere here is more intimate and high-energy. Historically, this alley was intended for the commoners and lower-ranking officials,…
Listen in the app4Jing Xiangzi: Well Alley and Modern Urban Integration
The third and final of the parallel lanes is Jing Xiangzi, or Well Alley. Historically, this was the service alley for the other two, housing wells and storage areas. …
Listen in the app5The Cultural Performances and Sichuan Opera
As the sun begins to set over Kuanzhai Alley, the atmosphere shifts from the daytime bustle of snack hunting to a more theatrical evening vibe. This is the perfect time to explore the various performance spaces scattered…
Listen in the app6Pop Culture and the Labubu Craze at Pop Mart
Amidst the ancient gates and traditional teahouses of Kuanzhai Alley, there is a surprising and highly popular modern phenomenon: the Pop Mart store. Located near the intersection of the Wide and Narrow Alleys, this two-story…
Listen in the app7Evening Ambiance and the Glow of Red Lanterns
As evening fully descends upon Kuanzhai Alley, the lighting transforms the space into something truly magical. The thousands of red lanterns that line the streets are illuminated, casting a warm, glowing light over the grey brick…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Kuanzhai Alley has taken us through three distinct 'veins' of Chengdu’s history and culture. From the grand, nostalgic courtyards of the Wide Alley to the bustling, sensory-rich Narrow Alley and the…
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What is Kuanzhai Alley?
Kuanzhai Alley is a place in Sichuan · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sichuan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.6657, 104.0561 |
| Last updated |
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