Jinli Ancient Street
Ask a local what the best place to visit in Chengdu is, and you will often hear: 'Jinli, the number one street in West Sichuan!' Adjoining Wuhou Shrine,…
Jinli Ancient Street, Chengdu
Key facts
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Address
- No. 231 Wuhou Shrine Street
- Getting there
- Near Wuhou Shrine bus stop (武侯祠站), Gaosheng Bridge metro station (高升桥站)
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 312. Open in Google Maps
About Jinli Ancient Street
Ask a local what the best place to visit in Chengdu is, and you will often hear: 'Jinli, the number one street in West Sichuan!' Adjoining Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street condenses the essence of Chengdu life. Snacks, teahouses, restaurants, courtyard guesthouses and handicrafts can all be found here. Compared with the more 'fashionable' Kuanzhai Alley, Jinli has more bustle, a more down-to-earth and friendly atmosphere, and lower prices. You can also see the large pond and towering ancient trees of Wuhou Shrine.
A stream flows alongside the stretch of ancient street next to Wuhou Shrine. When you tire of walking, sit on the flat stones beneath the willows by the water to rest, or lean back in a rattan chair beside a teahouse and sip some tea. It feels a bit like the stream-side villages of Lijiang.
Tips from the guidebook
- 1. The ancient Jinli stage regularly hosts classic Sichuan opera (chuanju) performances.
- 2. Street stalls offer folk crafts and entertainments such as sugar figurines, clay figures, paper cuts, shadow puppets and the xiyang jing (a traditional peep show).
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Jinli Ancient Street?
Near Wuhou Shrine bus stop (武侯祠站), Gaosheng Bridge metro station (高升桥站)
How long should I spend at Jinli Ancient Street?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Jinli Ancient Street.
Where is Jinli Ancient Street?
Jinli Ancient Street is in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in the Southwest of China. No. 231 Wuhou Shrine Street
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