It is one of the many “slow life” alleys in Chengdu, and also a silhouette of Chengdu’s leisurely and gentle temperament.
During the revolutionary years, Xiaotong Lane was the home of revolutionary workers. A factory producing thermos bottles in Chengdu was built here in the 1970s.
Today, this alley, which is less than 200 meters long, is full of unique coffee shops, bars, grocery stores, etc.
Attractions Location: Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province
Transportation:
Subway: Take Line 2 to People's Park Station and walk 400 meters to arrive. Bus: Take bus No. 62, 70, 93, 126 loop line, 127, 163, 340 and get off at Kuanzhai Alley Station.
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Focus on Chengdu's most literary alleys and experience the fusion of old Chengdu's slow life and emerging culture.
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Souvenirs: Handmade cultural and creative postcards, panda-themed refrigerator magnets
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Souvenirs: Sweet-skinned duck vacuum-packed, Sichuan pepper oil
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An alley full of life and literary style.
It's an alley behind Maojiaohuola! It's quiet and leisurely, with a clear and artistic style and graffiti everywhere. There are several unique coffee shops, bars, and restaurants. There are also grocery stores and hardware stores.
There are many independent pubs, all decorated in a warm and romantic way, which are especially suitable for gatherings and chatting with friends. The experience is much better than that of Kuanzhai Alley, and there are almost no tourists.
There aren't many people and shops, but they are all decorated in an artistic way, which is a good place to take photos. There are many delicious foods inside, and they are very popular.
This is a quiet and artistic alley that I like very much. The charming coffee houses and taverns make the alley luxurious and popular. More importantly, its location is near Kuanzhai Alley. However, few people notice it, which has contributed to the unique taste of Xiaotong Alley.
The distinctive wall paintings are very beautiful, and it is a perfect leisure place for literary young people.
The decoration style of each restaurant here is very tasteful and comfortable. It can be regarded as the best choice for couples, especially fresh and clean.
Many friends who come to Chengdu for the first time may not know Xiaotong Alley, but Kuanzhai Alley is a household name. In fact, it is located near Kuanzhai Alley and can be reached in 10 minutes on foot. It is not a very long alley, but the details in it are loved by literary young people and photography enthusiasts. You can choose a small shop with a unique decoration style and enjoy the time under the warm sunshine.
I passed by a wall and saw that all the murals on it were so beautiful. Then I kept walking and found that they were painted by students from the elementary school next door. What a talented school!
Is this place considered an old street? It's just a little fresh, feeling like Gulangyu Island, but not well-made. It's okay for young hipsters to pose there.
Xiaotong Lane is an alley behind the popular online store Maojiaohuola! It is quiet and leisurely, with a clear and artistic style and graffiti everywhere. There are several special coffee shops, bars, and restaurants. There are also grocery stores and hardware stores.
The various alleys recommended on the Internet are really not suitable for hurried tourists like us.
This quiet alley hidden in the residential area behind Kuanzhai Alley is full of little surprises, but it takes a lot of time to slowly spend them here.
This street is said to be popular with many foreigners (but I don’t really think so), so among a group of young people in Chengdu who like to show off their petty bourgeoisie, it has become a high-end place in Kuanzhai Alley that “locals like to go to.”
In fact, Xiaotong Alley is a very quiet place in the Kuanzhai Alley area. There are mainly some youth hostels, small bars and mahjong halls on the street. Xiaotong Alley is indeed a small place suitable for friends who like quietness to spend time. If you come to Chengdu and plan to spend a day in Kuanzhai Alley, you can choose to visit Kuanzhai Alley in the morning, go to Xiaotong Alley to find a bar in the afternoon to spend time, and then go back to Kuanzhai Alley to see the night view in the evening.
There is a small alley next to Kuanzhai Alley, which is relatively quiet with few people. You can go and have a look when you have time.
During the Spring Festival, Xiaotong Alley was empty, almost all shops were closed, and only three or two restaurants at the intersection were open. It was in stark contrast to Kuanzhai Alley. A bit disappointed 😔
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.
Very disappointed with this place, nothing here... Just an ordinary street
Xiaotong Alley is very quiet, with none of the hustle and bustle of Kuanzhai Alley. Secondly, this short alley is half residential and half fresh restaurants, forming a wonderful harmony.
At first glance, the right side of the alley is full of residential houses. But when you walk into this alley full of urban life, you will find that on the other side of the alley, among the green trees and red flowers, there are all kinds of fresh and artistic small restaurants. When you are tired, you can go into the restaurant to have a cup of coffee and a dessert, read a book and drink a cup of tea, and then walk out contentedly and continue shopping.
Xiaotong Alley seems to be more famous than the first two streets, and it is not far away. As the most elegant alley recommended, it lives up to its reputation. It is warm and elegant, and is very similar to Paulownia Street. At first glance, the alley looks like an ordinary residential area. When you walk in, you will find that there are many cafes hidden among the green trees and red flowers, as well as Factory No. 4, which is said to have been an abandoned old factory building, but now it has become a very stylish youth hostel. Close to the noisy Kuanzhai Alley, it is calm and peaceful, with few people, and occasionally sees a small bicycle passing through. I spent a whole afternoon at Duoduo Coffee. The weather suddenly improved. The sun shone in without being tepid or cold. Every corner of it was stained with a light golden color, which was the kind of warm and happy color. After eating Duoduo's delicious cheesecake, when I walked out contentedly, I looked up and saw that even the old awning had such a gorgeous color...
It was still early in the morning and there were few pedestrians on the road. Golden ginkgo leaves covered both sides of the street, shining through with the winter sunshine, making people feel warm.
Xiaotong Lane is not long, and it only takes about 10 minutes to walk around. Then you can turn to Kuixinglou Street, the most popular food street in Chengdu, to try the legendary Xiong Jie Big Bowl Noodles, which is mentioned in almost every travelogue.
It's beautiful. Many restaurants are closed in the afternoon. It's better to go at night.
This is an alley that is neither far nor close to Kuanzhai Alley. The famous No. 4 Factory Youth Hostel is here. There are many coffee shops in the alley. It is a very literary alley with not many people. You can come here for afternoon tea after visiting Kuanzhai Alley.
You can only see the left side, which has a slightly fresh feeling of Gulangyu Island. The right side is an abandoned school or factory. In short, the left and right are different worlds.
Xiaotong Alley is a long alley. It takes 20 minutes to walk from the beginning to the end. There are few people and it is very quiet. You can take bus No. 341 to Huaishu Street West Station and walk more than 300 meters to see the road sign of Xiaotong Alley. It is easy to find. There are special bars, water bars, restaurants, and clothing stores here. You can find a special shop, order a cup of coffee, and enjoy the "slow life" of Chengdu. It is very close to Kuanzhai Alley, but the quietness here is in sharp contrast to the bustle of Kuanzhai Alley. Here you can relax, play with the pet cats in the store, or be in a daze alone. There is also a youth hostel on this street: No. 4 Factory Youth Hostel. Living here is also a good choice. The surrounding is quiet and convenient for travel. This is also a gathering place for literary and fresh people. The graffiti everywhere is also very suitable for taking pictures. If you want to experience the "slow life" of Chengdu, you must come here! !
Introduction: A small alley about 200 meters long. A gathering place for fresh and light art! The whole street is a bar, cafe, dessert shop, and the No. 4 Factory Youth Hostel is also on this street. There are graffiti everywhere, and each store is relatively fresh.
Location: A few blocks away from Kuanzhai Alley, a 10-minute walk away.
Environment: The whole street is very quiet, suitable for afternoon tea. The desserts at the No. 4 Factory Milk Shop are very good. There are also many shops on this street with very unique desserts. The average per capita consumption is about 50. The decoration of the shops has its own style. Many shop owners will play guitar in the shop themselves, and they are very enthusiastic.
It goes without saying that it has a fresh and simple style, and it also has a literary and artistic style. When you come, just find a shop to sit down. Don’t worry about what the food and drinks are like. It’s all good to be alone in silence or chat with friends.
Compared with the tourist attractions, I prefer these quiet alleys in the heart of the city, where you can temporarily block out the noise and stop for a while at the right time. Before the renovation, Kuanzhai Alley and Zhijishi Street were already a place for leisure in Chengdu's literary style. When Kuanzhai Alley was transformed, the relatively quiet Paulownia Street and Xiaotong Alley gradually became a peaceful corner in the bustling city that is close to nature and soul.
A very bourgeois place, suitable for a person to sit and daydream in the afternoon
Xiaotong Alley is located in Qingyang District, close to Kuanzhai Alley, and is considered a relatively literary neighborhood. The entire street is full of various coffee bars, bars, inns, restaurants and creative shops, and is an emerging lifestyle landmark for young people in Chengdu.
It is very close to Kuanzhai Alley, less than ten minutes' walk away. I found many unique coffee shops, dessert shops, and inns along the way.
It is a gathering place for literary and artistic young people!
This is where Chengdu locals hang out. At first glance, the alley is full of residential buildings. Only when you walk in, you will find that on the other side of the alley, among the green trees and red flowers, there are all kinds of fresh and artistic small restaurants. When you are tired, you can go into the restaurant to have a cup of coffee and a dessert, read a book and drink a cup of tea, which truly reflects the slow life of Chengdu people. The laziness and casualness of Chengdu people are silently magnified again and again.
It's just a road. On one side are some houses with graffiti patterns waiting to be demolished, and on the other side are some literary and fresh coffee shops, and a very famous youth hostel. It's suitable for taking pictures haha~
Duoduojia Coffee is located at No. 12, Xiaotong Lane, Zhongtongren Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu (Zhazi Street, Changshun Middle Street), near the famous Kuanzhai Alley! The decoration has a Mediterranean style. It is said that the decorations and furniture inside are all bought by the boss from the second-hand market. The things are very good and not expensive. It is very popular among students and white-collar workers around.
The last stop is Kuanzhai Alley and Xiaotong Alley. After passing Kuanzhai Alley, we set out to find Xiaotong Alley. The most artistic place is Xiaotong Alley.
I went to Xiaotong Lane, and it was quite different from what I imagined. It was actually just an alley with a whole row of coffee shops and restaurants.
A place for afternoon tea and chatting
Xiaotong Alley, known as the most artistic alley in Chengdu, is the back garden of Kuanzhai Alley. It is not high-end, but has the simplest and most lifelike artistic atmosphere of Chengdu. It is a silhouette of Chengdu's leisurely and gentle temperament. These quiet alleys in the heart of the city can temporarily shield you from the noise, allowing you to stop for a moment and be in a daze at the right time.
I also slept until I woke up naturally and staggered to a noodle shop in Xiaotong Lane opposite the hotel. I ordered the only non-spicy three-fresh noodles. I dare not continue to eat spicy food. When I woke up in the morning, I found ulcers on the corners of my mouth. TT The three-fresh noodles here are completely different from the three-fresh noodles we eat at home. There are carrot slices, ham slices, chicken innards, or duck innards, but the taste is not bad. While eating, we concluded that the characteristic of Chengdu's diet is spicy oil! Or oil!
Xiaotong Lane is actually a neighborhood where local people live. Many of the first-floor rooms along the road have been converted into small restaurants, bars and inns with literary characteristics. It feels quite cozy.
It should have been a well-known place in Chengdu in the past, otherwise, the travel guide would not mention it. But now there are many demolitions and not many people go there.
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