September 15, 2017

Chengdu, China: Jinli Old Street; things to do

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
entrance gate to Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China


Starbucks on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China
Starbucks on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China


art brush seller 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
bored barker on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China


street performers 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
rickshaw ride on Jinli Old Street in Chengdu, China






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


fruit popcicles 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.

entrance to Wuhou Temple in Chengdu, China
entrance to Wuhou Temple in Chengdu, China



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images ©2017 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

5 comments:

  1. And nearby are the pandas, right? Would love to go to Chengdu!!!

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    1. Yes. Many people come here to see the pandas. I'll be blogging about them soon.

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  2. Chengdu looks fascinating, especially the temple. Perhaps I'll get there one day...

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  3. Am really enjoying your series on China, Carole. It's a country I've not yet been to, but am certainly interested in.

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  4. We didn't visit this area on our trip last year, but next time Chengdu will be a priority.

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