Dongmen Shijing
One of Chengdu's best-known characterful districts. Together with Li Jieren's former residence, Lingke, it forms the complete Jieren Park. It vividly recreates the everyday life of old Chengdu.…
Dongmen Shijing, Chengdu
Key facts
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Near Shizishan Station (狮子山站, metro station)
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 322. Open in Google Maps
About Dongmen Shijing
One of Chengdu's best-known characterful districts. Together with Li Jieren's former residence, Lingke, it forms the complete Jieren Park. It vividly recreates the everyday life of old Chengdu. Whether it's Sichuan cuisine or old-style teahouses, you can experience the authentic flavor of Sichuan street life firsthand.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Dongmen Shijing?
Near Shizishan Station (狮子山站, metro station)
How long should I spend at Dongmen Shijing?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Dongmen Shijing.
Where is Dongmen Shijing?
Dongmen Shijing is in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in the Southwest of China. No. 9 Lingke West Road, Shizishan Subdistrict, Jinjiang District
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