Travel in China
Enter through the east gate archway, walk the full length of the street snacking as you go, then circle back along the riverside teahouses.
Suggested Itinerary
- The east gate approach
The ornate archway and the first cluster of craft stalls - sugar painters and embroidery. - The main street food walk
Work your way through the snack stalls - try at least three different things. - The riverside return
Exit at the west end, circle back along the stream for tea in the quieter rear section.
What to See
The East Gate Archway
The ornate Jinli sign and gate - the classic photograph.
The Sugar-Painting Stalls
Molten caramel poured onto marble to create dragons, phoenixes and name characters.
The Shadow-Puppet Theatre
Traditional Sichuan shadow plays in a courtyard setting.
The Small Alley Snack Stalls
Everything from dan dan noodles to skewered lotus root to rabbit heads.
The Stream-Side Teahouses
Quieter seating along the water behind the main lane.
The Wuhou Shrine (adjacent)
The Three Kingdoms temple complex next door - separate entry.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
Dan Dan Noodles
Sichuan's iconic noodle dish - sesame, chilli oil and minced pork.
Rabbit Heads
A Chengdu delicacy - spicy, bony and surprisingly addictive.
Three Cannon Rice Balls
Glutinous rice balls thrown onto a board with a bang, then rolled in soybean flour.
Sweet Water Noodles
Thick wheat noodles in a sweet-spicy brown sugar sauce.
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