Kuanzhai Alley 宽窄巷子
Three preserved Qing-era lanes now filled with courtyard restaurants, teahouses, boutiques and street performances. It is Chengdu's most polished historic-neighbourhood experience.
Explore side courtyards off the main lanes for quieter teahouses and better food.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Kuanzhai Alley in advance?
Sources disagree. Pages dated 2026 say advance real-name booking is mandatory (2026年起「提前7天实名预约制」), free of charge, via WeChat official account 「宽窄巷子官方服务号」 or Alipay 「宽窄巷子预约入口」; book up to 7 days ahead, one session per ID per day, enter by scanning ID card (children under 1.2 m exempt with an adult). Other pages (Aug 2026, Dec 2025) say no booking is needed and the streets are open 24h. Nothing states whether foreigners can book with a passport (ID-card binding is mentioned).
What are the opening hours of Kuanzhai Alley?
Open 24h, no gate closure
How much is a ticket to Kuanzhai Alley?
Entry is free. Main streets (Kuan, Zhai and Jing alleys) are free; a real-name reservation is needed. Separately charged: combined ticket for the two in-alley museums/gardens (Kailu Folk Museum + Centennial Photo Gallery) 20 yuan/person; Sichuan opera face-changing show from 28 yuan/person; gaiwan tea 38 yuan/cup (refillable); lacquerware workshop from 68 yuan/person; Jinjiang night cruise 120 yuan/person.
How long do I need at Kuanzhai Alley?
Plan about 2 hours.
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