Paulownia Street

There is another street next to Kuanzhai Alley that we have longed for. The name itself has a literary atmosphere. Paulownia Street reminds us of the sweet fragrance of flowers, the sunlight filtering through the leaves, the ringing of bicycle bells, and young men in white shirts. The shops on the street have spent a lot of effort on decoration, some are elegant and some are bright, with rich details and full of literary atmosphere. It is a great place for taking photos. When we went there, there were almost no people on the street, and many shops were closed for some reason, which allowed us to take photos for a long time.

In fact, this seems to be a residential area. The shops on the first floor are designed like a pedestrian street. It is very nice. It is very comfortable to take a walk here at night. The people of Chengdu really know how to live.

The building complex includes a primary school. The walls outside the school are covered with graffiti by third and fourth grade children. It is very Chengdu-style and truly excellent. It reminds me that in order to create a civilized city, our city has unified the "color scheme" of all the streets and building walls, but other people's walls are covered with graffiti by children. Really, I think the development of a city can be seen from these details.

The children's paintings are really good. I really like them. The themes are clear, the features are bright, the colors are beautiful, and I am really impressed. I think adults may not be able to reach such a level.

I specially marked this street. Friends who are interested can go and have a look. It will definitely live up to your expectations.

Next to Paulownia Street is Kuanzhai Alley. Can you imagine that next to the crowded Kuanzhai Alley is a street that is just as artistic as Kuanzhai Alley? You can find coffee shops, bookstores, bars, hot pot restaurants, pubs, and everything else you want here.

Very close to Kuanxiangzi. Quiet, few people, slow pace, and unique murals

When we went there, it was too late and we didn't get to see and appreciate its beauty.

Paulownia Primary School is a treasure shooting location. It is five or six minutes' walk from the crowded place of Kuanzhai Alley. It is not a tourist attraction. It was a holiday that day. Only students who were taking extra classes wandered around the school gate in school uniforms. There were basically no tourists.

At the corner of the primary school, in the whole alley

Every wall is covered with "Chengdu theme" graffiti by students

There is a signature on each wall, like the one in Class 2, Grade 3

There are no complete graffiti photos, but each has its own characteristics, full of the vitality of cute bubbles.

Located near Kuanzhai Alley, a small, fresh and retro street with many restaurants with elegant decorations.

[Paulownia Street] There are fewer people, but what makes it different from other streets is that it has graffiti walls, so it is more fresh and clean. There are many literary shops on Paulownia Street, so new people often come here to take pictures~

Paulownia Street is separated from Kuanzhai Alley by an alley, but it is very lazy, quiet, peaceful, quiet and comfortable, which better represents the slow life in Chengdu. There are various shops with a sense of design on both sides of the street, such as taverns, dessert shops, Japanese food shops, and coffee shops, full of literary and artistic atmosphere. Many shops have large floor-to-ceiling windows and the decoration is very Instagram-style, which is very suitable for checking in and taking pictures.

It is a good place with very few people. There are some very artistic and cool shops on both sides of the road, each with its own characteristics. Some shops even have pets, which I love! Friends with plenty of time can really come here to play and find a favorite shop to sit quietly for an afternoon. But my favorite is the wall in the alley at the end of Paulownia Street. These colorful paintings are all created by the primary school students of Paulownia Primary School. You can't imagine it! Such rich colors, yet so harmonious, probably only innocent children can create it! And the paintings on the wall will be changed at a certain time. It is a very good place~

Across the alley from the bustling Kuanzhai Alley is the parallel Paulownia Street, which has a graffiti wall that fully displays the characteristics of Chengdu's city landmark food culture. There are afternoon tea pubs, quiet and leisurely, where you can feel the slow life of Chengdu. Even the cats here have a much more comfortable life.

In Chengdu, everyone knows about the well-known attractions such as Kuanzhai Alley, Jinli, Wenshu Temple, etc. But did you know that there is another quiet and fresh spot for collecting customs, that is Paulownia Street.

As a foreigner who has always lived in Chengdu, I didn’t even know that such a beautiful place existed at first. I only learned about it from my friends who came from Chongqing.

Paulownia Street is right next to Kuanzhai Alley. I have been to Kuanzhai Alley several times, but I had overlooked the beautiful Paulownia Street for taking photos even though it is only a few hundred meters away. After walking along this small street, I suddenly realized that Kuanzhai Alley is right next to it.

There are brightly colored houses on both sides of the street, and small shops of various types are lined up side by side. The colors of some houses are particularly suitable for taking pictures. When the sun shines through the leaves and falls on these quiet little buildings and the ground, the shadows sway in the wind.

The benches on both sides are empty and the whole street is quiet and comfortable. It is a wonderful time to sit here, bask in the sun and enjoy the scenery.

The characteristic streets have special elements. In addition to the street scenes and house scenes that can be seen at a glance, some shops have very unusual contents.

Shua Jiudian is the name of a pub that I often hear recently. Friends who have been here say that the wine here is delicious, with various flavors of wine and beautiful wine jugs. It is a good choice to invite friends to drink and chat here.

Chenli at the end of the street is a specialty store that sells mostly decorative items for girls. The oval glass window on the top is particularly touching. Imagine there is a fresh and refined young lady standing inside, and the artistic conception comes to mind, haha.

I still prefer to stand at the end and look at the scenery on both sides and the occasional passers-by. I hope this peaceful and comfortable feeling will always be there.

 

If you don't want to count people in a huge crowd, then Paulownia Street, which is a few steps away from Kuanzhai Alley, may be a good choice.

Paulownia Street is one of the many alleys in Chengdu that represent "slow life". It is the epitome of Chengdu's leisurely and gentle temperament. It is said that the ginkgo trees, asphalt roads and blue brick walls here have a history of hundreds of years. Paulownia Street was originally an old residential area in Chengdu. In recent years, with more and more tourists coming to Chengdu, it has been transformed into an alley with a slow life theme. The short alley is lined with various unique restaurants and shops on both sides, and has become a "net celebrity check-in holy place" in everyone's eyes.

When we went there it was around three or four in the afternoon. There were very few tourists in the alley. The only tourists were drinking afternoon tea in the various shops on both sides of the street.

At first glance, Paulownia Street looks no different from an ordinary residential alley, but the graffiti on the wall at the intersection attracted me first. Although the signatures on the paintings showed that they were created by primary and secondary school students, I still liked them very much.

One of the great pleasures of strolling around Paulownia Street is the shops on both sides of the street. Compared with Kuanzhai Alley, the shops here appear to be more bourgeois and full of literary and artistic atmosphere. If you look closely, you will find that each one is unique.

The shops on Paulownia Street are very unique both in appearance and interior. There are various gourmet restaurants, small bars, pubs, cafes, flower shops, etc. These shops are not only great places to take photos, but also a good place to relax, which fits in well with Chengdu culture.

In my opinion, Paulownia Street is firstly suitable for young people to check in, and secondly, those who like taking photos, eating and relaxing will not be bored here. When you arrive at Paulownia Street, remember not to just take photos, it is a good choice to choose one or two restaurants that you like and sit down.

A few steps away from Kuanzhai Alley is an artistic and elegant street, Paulownia Street. There are blue brick walls, ginkgo trees, and Zhiji Stone Street, which is said to have a history of hundreds of years. Whether you like fresh, artistic, or retro style, it will satisfy you.

The seemingly not too long street is home to a variety of private restaurants with unique decorative styles, making this street a retro literary street.

Even though it is not far from Kuanzhai Alley, it has not lost its own characteristics. Instead, it attracts many people to stay here.

The combination of red and yellow looks unique, and the wooden building next to it is even more eye-catching.

The cafe is especially quiet in the afternoon. Making a cup of coffee and sitting there to while away the afternoon is really a way to enjoy the beauty of this place.

It is a unique old street, just next to Kuanzhai Alley, with many unique art shops. There are not many people, it is quite quiet, and it is a completely different scene compared to Kuanzhai Alley. This street is not too long, you can go there to feel the leisure atmosphere of Chengdu in your spare time.

One of the most artistic streets in Chengdu.

There is a primary school called Paulownia Tree on Paulownia Tree Street. What a lovely name!

The walls of the primary school are covered with graffiti by primary school students.

There are various small shops in Paulownia Street

It's a good place to sit on the sofa for an afternoon.

I strongly recommend this artistic street to everyone. There are obvious signs at the intersection. You must dress beautifully to take photos in such an artistic place. Friendly reminder, you must go early~ Just walk on the street in the early morning. When you look up, you will feel that there are scenery everywhere. It is really happy. In the morning, there is a comfortable breeze, and a few vague Trumps come from upstairs from time to time. Then you can see some grandparents taking a walk, and parents with children whispering something. When you come to a strange city, you must walk on such a street.

Walk a little further from Kuanzhai Alley to Paulownia Street, which is basically full of private restaurants and coffee shops. You can just take some photos and not spend too much time there. On the way there, you can also see Paulownia Primary School, a blue primary school.

Really disappointed. I went there because of its reputation, but there were only a few small shops scattered around. They were closed at noon, maybe it would be more lively at night. The storefront was okay for taking photos, and the crowds were average. Chengdu is really just a place suitable for eating.

Paulownia Street is near Kuanzhai Alley. It is a literary, fresh and retro street with many restaurants with exquisite decorations.

According to other people's travel notes, Paulownia Street is a place full of art. When I went there today, all the stores were under renovation. It was not as beautiful as others took photos. I wonder if I went to the wrong place.

The brother I met at the airport said that Kuanzhai Alley is not fun, it is full of tourists, and suggested that I go to the nearby Paulownia Street to experience the life atmosphere of Chengdu's old streets. The old streets in the afternoon are only one road away from Kuanzhai Alley, and the feeling is completely different, comfortable and gentle. Sitting on the roadside in the afternoon, I really feel that life is beautiful. The brother from Chengdu said that the tea and ear cleaning here are authentic, but I am lazy, haha, and I didn't find an authentic place to drink tea and clean my ears. I just like to sit alone, watching people coming and going, and the sunshine is beautiful.

It is a very small and fresh street, and it is very close to Kuanzhai Alley.

There are many newlyweds taking wedding photos.

Young artists who have time can go and have a look.

As a representative of Chengdu, Kuanzhai Alley is recommended to be visited. But if you want to go there, be prepared for the crowds. It is recommended to go there at night, and then stroll around the surrounding streets in the afternoon. For example, the Paulownia Street next to it has some literary shops, which are very suitable for taking pictures. It feels like you are back in Chiang Mai!

Paulownia Street is really a small street. It is named after the Paulownia Community. I guess. There are mainly small fresh shops on both sides of the street. If you have time and the weather is good, it is still very suitable for taking pictures. If you don't have much time to stay in Chengdu, you can decide for yourself.

This is a quiet alley hidden in the residential area next to the wide alley. Look carefully for the little surprises hidden in the small shops along the way at night...

Actually, it is a street with many art shops. However, art shops are everywhere, so I don't think it is very fresh. So I didn't take any photos. And it is not as famous as Kuanzhai Alley. In addition, it was Spring Festival and early morning when I went there, so all the shops were closed. It seems that we were the only ones who reserved this street. I feel that if you are tired of squeezing in Kuanzhai Alley when there are many people, you can come to Paulownia Street to take a breath and rest.

It takes less than ten minutes to walk from Kuanzhai Alley to Paulownia Street and Xiaotong Alley. Xiaotong Alley is one of the many "slow life" alleys in Chengdu. They are silhouettes of Chengdu's leisurely and gentle temperament, but they are not very big. If you have enough time, you can go for a stroll, but if you don't have enough time, you can ignore it.

It's a street just north of Kuanzhai Alley. It's very short. There are many coffee shops and small bars.

There are also some unique small shops.

It is a great place to go drink and talk with a few good friends.

Compared to the bustling Kuanzhai Alley, this place is actually quite quiet.

Literary young people can come and have a look.

The street is quite quiet, with private restaurants, cafes and shops on both sides of the street, but many of them are closed due to poor business.

This street is next to the famous Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu. There is no noise and no crowds, but it always exudes the leisurely flavor of old Chengdu. Here, you can see a lot of small shops with a strong literary atmosphere in the leisurely and old-fashioned atmosphere... This is a small alley covered by lush paulownia leaves. Here you can see the most natural life of the old Chengdu people and their most daily state.

I am a typical person who has a poor sense of direction. Even though I have lived in Guangzhou for more than ten years, I am only barely familiar with the terrain of a few kilometers from my company to my home. But even so, I have traveled alone with a backpack. Following your feelings is actually the best way to travel slowly, especially suitable for Chengdu. On the afternoon of October 1st, I squeezed out of the crowd in Kuanzhai Alley, stood on the side of the road and surfed the Internet with my mobile phone. I searched casually and found it nearby by accident. So I turned left and right and found this lovely alley.

It is only one street away from the bustling Kuanzhai Alley, but they are completely like two different worlds. Paulownia Street is here quietly, like a smiling girl holding a flower, standing beside the popular Kuanzhai Alley without envy or jealousy. Does its name come from the big trees growing neatly in the alley? I'm not sure, but I didn't feel anything special when I approached it. I walked slowly and found that there are many special cafes and private dishes hidden in the alley. There are clusters of flowers and plants in front of each door. It is hard to tell whether it is a house or a small shop. When I got closer, I found that there were wooden doors and windows, unique flowers and various nostalgic small items, elegant and special store names, and faint figures in the windows. Later, I spent an hour drinking coffee in this Xiaotong Alley No. 1 store, and then had dinner at the Honey Shop. The feeling of wasting time on beautiful things lazily is the kind of satisfaction that makes you want to sigh.

Paulownia Street is quite fun to visit. It reflects the commercial and living atmosphere of Chengdu, but it is not as noisy as the nearby Kuanzhai Alley.

Kuixinglou Street, Xiaotong Alley, Paulownia Street, and Kuanzhai Alley are parallel and can be visited together. Most of them are food shops, with a small and fresh style, relatively empty, and some shops have not yet opened. However, compared with Xiaotong Alley, I think Paulownia Street has more places suitable for taking pictures.

A very quiet street, quite literary, and there is also a very famous noodle shop

It is connected to Xiaotong Lane, so it is best to go there at night as the bars are open at night, but there are also places to eat and drink coffee in the afternoon.

Like Kuanzhai Alley, it is a more relaxing place, just near Kuanzhai Alley, you can walk there. It is a little quieter than Kuanzhai Alley, there are too many people in Kuanzhai Alley. There is a Paulownia Primary School on this side of the street, and there are children's paintings and graffiti on the wall outside the school, great!

Paulownia Street is full of private restaurants with a unique feel. I love them all.

Compared with the bustling Kuanzhai Alley nearby, Paulownia Street is a completely quiet and peaceful scene. You can stop and walk around, look into a small shop, sit down and have a cup of tea, and admire the various novel or ancient collections of toys in the store. The flowers and plants on the street side at the door are all carefully designed scenery by the shop owners.

The place I was looking for was Paulownia Street, not far behind Kuanzhai Alley. Paulownia Primary School with its dreamy blue teaching building was on this street. This time, I took as many photos as I could with my mother. It was still raining, but the good thing was that there were not many tourists in Kuanzhai Alley, so it was also a good place to take some fresh photos.

I wanted to see the style of the characteristic bar street, but unfortunately, it was a bright afternoon and there was no bustle at all. Maybe we didn't choose the right time.