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A slow Chengdu day: park, alleys and riverside streets

Estimated duration
Half to full day
Estimated walking
6 km
Estimated budget
CNY 100-300
  1. Begin in People's Park

    人民公园

    Start slowly with a walk and an optional tea-house stop. Ask for a menu or displayed price before ordering.

  2. Continue to Kuanzhai Alley

    宽窄巷子

    Walk or take a short metro ride to the historic block. Explore the three public lanes without treating every commercial courtyard as a required stop.

  3. Finish near the Jinjiang riverfront

    锦江

    Choose a short public riverside section and stop around an active neighborhood such as Wangping Street if it suits your route. Check the return journey before staying late.