Top 50 Night Attractions in Sichuan

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mR.Nic_

This is my second time visiting the Giant Buddha! Compared to my first visit, the facilities and staff management in the park have improved significantly! The cultural and creative products inside the park are also excellent!

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Chengdu's Wenshufang, located at No. 66 Wenshuyuan Street in Qingyang District, is a national AAAA-level open-air historical and cultural district built around the ancient Wenshuyuan Temple. Admission is free and the area is open 24 hours a day, though it's recommended to plan a three- to four-hour visit. The district's architectural style is inspired by traditional western Sichuan courtyards, with blue tiles, white walls, and carved eaves. This creates a unique "courtyard-style commercial street" feel, earning it the nickname "Chengdu's Double Embroidery"—the sound of Buddhist chants echoes within the red walls, while the bustling market life unfolds beyond. Wenshufang's core identity can be summarized as "Zen culture combined with traditional Chengdu folk customs." Within the district, there's a temple every 100 steps and a pagoda every 1,000 steps. In addition to Wenshuyuan Temple (built in the Sui Dynasty and inscribed by Emperor Kangxi), the district also preserves the remains of the "Nine Palaces and Eighteen Temples," including the Five Mountains Palace, Lengjia Nunnery, and Aido Hall. This area boasts the most concentrated religious and cultural heritage in Chengdu's old city. Building on this foundation, the neighborhood has incorporated elements such as the "Empty Forest Zen Road" market for Zen-inspired goods, the "Manjusri Blessed Land" cluster of protected courtyards, the "Folk Old Street" offering intangible cultural heritage crafts, the "Chengdu Salon" teahouse featuring antiques, calligraphy, and paintings, as well as the "Old Chengdu Food Court" and "Tianzi Food Hall." This all-in-one experience combines incense worship, Hanfu travel photography, gaiwan tea, Sichuan Opera face-changing, and century-old snacks (such as dragon wontons, Zhong dumplings, and Lai glutinous rice balls). The atmosphere is enhanced by the lighting of lanterns at night. Wenshufang is a free historical district offering the most concentrated and convenient experience of old Chengdu: burning incense, enjoying vegetarian food, drinking tea, watching opera, strolling the ancient streets, enjoying snacks, shopping for cultural products, and photographing Hanfu costumes. For a quick experience of slow living and the essence of Zen, simply add this area to your half-day itinerary.

_TS***8o

The show is really excellent with many performances. The service is good and ushers are very friendly. The service personnel that attended to us speak English. It is a must go!

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It was a tentative blush of red from a couple of lamps on the eaves, then the crimson light flowed across the entire street with a "whoosh," spreading a warm glow across the bluestone pavement. The bamboo chairs in the Three Kingdoms Teahouse were empty, but the covered teacups still steamed, as if the person who had just been fanning themselves while listening to the storyteller had only gotten up to buy a skewer of candied fruit. The aroma of Sichuan peppercorns in the air was real, while the lingering notes of the erhu on the stage were ethereal; between reality and illusion, the legends of the Shu Han dynasty took on a fuzzy outline in the flickering lamplight. I stopped at the sugar-blowing stall. The old craftsman twisted his fingertips, and golden sugar syrup blossomed into a translucent lotus flower—it turns out the sweetness of this city can be held in your hand, trembling and coming to life with a gentle breath. As I turned, the red walls of the Wuhou Temple were fading into the deepening night, while the lights of Jinli were just beginning to tell the stories the day hadn't finished.

M25***76

There's a decent VR experience. The lines are relatively short. Book in advance to minimize wait times. You can also explore the area around the pier, where you can interact with NPCs and even sing.

点都不沉默

As a long-time resident of Chengdu, I've walked through Kuanzhai Alley countless times, visiting several times a year. This winter wasn't too cold; the ginkgo leaves only turned yellow in December, with some still green. At this time, Kuanzhai Alley and the surrounding alleys are laden with golden leaves, making it perfect for a stroll. It's very popular, with tourists from all over the world wandering around, and even the ear-cleaning service is quite enjoyable. When you're tired from walking, simply find a spot in Kuanzhai Alley to have some tea – it's truly a delightful experience. #ExperienceTeaAndEarCleaning #KuanzhaiAlley

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One of China's four best-preserved ancient cities, Langzhong is a "feng shui ancient city" that has remained unchanged for 2300 years. Surrounded by the Jialing River on three sides, it was praised by Du Fu as "a rare sight south of Langzhong." Key Highlights: Rich Three Kingdoms Culture: Zhang Fei once guarded this city for seven years, and the Zhang Fei Temple, Zhang Fei Tomb, and the "Zhang Fei Beef" brand still exist. Unique Imperial Examination Culture: The Chuanbei Daogongyuan (Northern Sichuan Provincial Examination Hall) was a "provincial examination hall" during the Qing Dynasty, one of only two remaining in the country, where visitors can experience "taking exams in examination cells." Feng Shui Experience: The ancient city was built according to Tang Dynasty astronomical feng shui principles, with Zhongtian Tower as the "heart of Langzhong," offering a view of the "Nine Dragons Supporting the Emperor" formation. Origin of the Spring Festival: The Western Han Dynasty astronomer Luo Xia Hong created the Taichu Calendar here, establishing the first day of the Lunar New Year as the "beginning of the year," earning Langzhong the title of "Hometown of Chinese Spring Festival Culture." A 3-4 hour hike can cover the following attractions: Zhuangyuan Archway → Gongyuan (Imperial Examination Hall) → Zhongtian Tower (Feng Shui landmark) → Zhang Fei Temple (Head buried in Yunyang, body buried in Langzhong) → Huaguang Tower (overlooking the Jialing River) → South Gate City Wall → Feng Shui Museum. Outside the city, you can add: Jinping Mountain (panoramic view of the ancient city), Dafosi Temple (10m Tang Dynasty Sakyamuni cliff carving), and Tengwang Pavilion (Li Yuanying version, not the one in Nanchang). If you want to see four cultural highlights—the Three Kingdoms period, the Imperial Examination system, Feng Shui, and the Spring Festival—all in one trip, and also want affordable food and accommodation while maintaining authentic streets and alleys, Langzhong Ancient City is the most cost-effective option within a 2-hour high-speed rail journey from Chengdu/Chongqing.

My buddy bear

Was a wonderful experience with our family with our young boy. There was tea and snacks, really enjoyed the full engaging show.

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Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street—Chengdu's most bustling urban living room, located in Jinjiang District, Chengdu. The main street runs east-west, approximately 1.2 km long, and is open all day with no admission fee. Centuries-old shops + international trendy brands: Zhong Dumplings, Lai Tangyuan (glutinous rice balls), Long Chaoshou (wonton soup), and other time-honored Chinese brands are adjacent to shopping malls like IFS, Taikoo Li, and Qun Guang, offering a one-stop shop for luxury goods, affordable trendy brands, and Sichuan souvenirs. City landmarks: The "climbing panda" on the 7th floor of IFS rooftop, the Sun Yat-sen bronze statue in Zhongshan Square, and the 3D naked-eye panda giant screen at the Hongxing Road intersection, all illuminated with stunning nighttime atmosphere. Cultural surprises: A 5-minute walk to the ancient Daci Temple, a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling city; the "Slow Lane" area of ​​Taikoo Li features shadow puppetry, Shu embroidery, and Fangsuo Bookstore, offering a unique Chengdu experience of "shopping—exhibitions—tea." Must-try snacks: Bo Bo Chicken, Three Cannons (a type of glutinous rice ball), Sweet Water Noodles, Fatty Intestine Noodles, and Sugar-coated Fried Dough Sticks. Chunxi Road is a microcosm of Chengdu, featuring "century-old shops, international trendy brands, panda landmarks, and Sichuan snacks." From morning till night, it offers a one-stop shop to satisfy all your shopping, eating, and photography needs.

Anonymous user

I booked my tickets online almost a month in advance, but I couldn't choose my seats. I arrived at 7 pm that evening, picked up my tickets, and my seats were numbers 14, 16, and 18 in a row, slightly to the right of the middle. It felt like most of the good seats were taken by tour groups. The performance was excellent and worth seeing. We arrived early and had some covered-bowl tea on the first floor.