Jinli Street
Chengdu Jinli Street, located in the city centre area of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, is a historical and cultural street with a strong ancient style. Originating in the Western Han Dynasty, Jinli has a history of nearly 2,000 years and was once one of the commercial centres and prosperous districts of Chengdu, the ancient capital of Shu. Nowadays, it has been carefully restored and rebuilt, and has become one of the most representative tourist attractions in Chengdu with its traditional western Sichuan residential style and unique cultural heritage.
Jinli Street retains many buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the street is lined with antique buildings with flying eaves and warped corners, carved beams and painted buildings, which are simple and elegant, full of the strong style of Western Sichuan folk houses. The neighbourhood is full of shops with traditional handicrafts, special snacks and local specialties, allowing visitors to savour authentic Sichuan cuisine and snacks while experiencing the strong cultural atmosphere of Chengdu. In Jinli, one can also see traditional folk performances such as Sichuan Opera Face Changing and Dou Hua Lantern Festival, as well as demonstrations of ancient production techniques, making one feel like travelling back in time to the prosperous days of ancient Chengdu.
Overall, Jinli Street has become an important window for tourists to understand and experience Chengdu with its rich historical and cultural heritage, traditional residential architecture and local specialities. It is an indispensable part of exploring Chengdu's history and culture, where one can feel the cultural atmosphere of blending the ancient and the modern, and experience the warm and hospitable attitude of Chengdu people.
