Located in Chengdu’s Qingyang District, Sichuan, Kuan Zhai Alley is one of the city’s best-preserved Qing Dynasty streets and one of the famous place in Chengdu.
The alley is made up of three historic lanes—Kuan Alley, Zhai Alley, and Jing Alley—interwoven with traditional courtyard homes. These streets run parallel in a fishtail formation. Kuan Alley is the “leisure zone,” showcasing the traditional lifestyle of old Chengdu; Zhai Alley is a more sophisticated area, home to Western-style restaurants, coffee shops, art spaces, and themed cultural stores; Jing Alley, a “modern lifestyle” zone, caters to younger, fashion-forward crowds. The architectural style of Kuan Zhai Alley blends ancient Western Sichuan elements with modern touches, creating a harmonious fusion of classic gray bricks and tiles with contemporary design. With its rich history and local flavor, Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley offers visitors a chance to explore Chengdu’s cultural essence on any Chengdu itinerary.
