Jinli Old Street

One of the oldest shopping streets in Sichuan Province, this street was also one of the busiest commercial areas during the Shu Kingdom (221-263). Recently restored and re-opened to the public in 2004, it is now visited by throngs of people who come to stroll its lively streets, relax amid the traditional-style buildings, and sample local cuisine. Shops, local crafts, and street performers add to the fun.

entrance gate to Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China

Starbucks on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China

art brush seller on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China

bored barker on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China

street performers on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China

rickshaw ride on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China

passion fruit snack on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China

octopus and fish snack on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China

fruit popcicles on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China

Wuhou Temple (Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu)

Located adjacent, the Wuhou Temple is dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the Marquis Wu (Wuhou) of the Kingdom of Shu in the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280). Surrounded by old cypresses and classical red walls, it displays clay sculptures of Emperor Shu and his ministers standing together. The most valuable cultural relic is a huge 144-inch high by 37-inch wide stone slab monument (a stele) set up in 809.