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Kuanzhai Alley Chengdu

Chengdu, China

About Kuanzhai Alley Chengdu

Three carefully restored Qing Dynasty alleyways - Wide Alley, Narrow Alley, and Well Alley - lined with tea houses, restaurants, craft shops, and bars in courtyard buildings dating from the 1700s. The most picturesque heritage district in Chengdu and the best place to eat and drink in a historic setting.

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📍Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610015, China

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to eat here on your own — you won't feel out of place dining solo.
✓ Good for meeting other travelers and locals.
✓ Mid-range ($$).

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