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Jinli Ancient Street Market Chengdu

Chengdu, China

About Jinli Ancient Street Market Chengdu

A beautifully restored Han Dynasty-style street of souvenir shops, street food stalls, craft stores, and traditional Sichuan snack vendors adjacent to the Wuhou Shrine. The tanghulu sugar-coated fruit skewers, sesame rice balls, and Sichuan peppercorn treats make Jinli the best street food circuit in the city.

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📍Jinli, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610042, China

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