Night Tour of Chengdu Jinjiang: The Charm of Tianfu in the Lights and River Shadows

🌙 Preparation before the trip

Time arrangement: It is recommended to start the trip after 6 pm, when the sky gradually darkens, the lights gradually brighten, and the riverside atmosphere is the best.
Dressing suggestions: The temperature difference in Chengdu at night is large, so you can bring a thin jacket; wear comfortable shoes for easy walking.
Transportation: You can take Metro Line 2 to "Dongmen Bridge Station" or take a taxi to the "Hejiang Pavilion", which is the starting point for the night tour.

🌃 Recommended night tour routes

1. Hejiang Pavilion | Thousand-year-old splendor at the intersection of two rivers

Highlights: The ancient pavilion at the intersection of Funan River and Jinjiang River is more poetic under the light at night, suitable for taking pictures of the river view and the reflection of the ancient bridge.
Tips: Stroll along the river trail, admire the "love zebra crossing" and heart-shaped traffic lights, and feel the romantic atmosphere of Chengdu.

2. Jiuyan Bridge｜The beauty of the mix of bar street and ancient bridge

Highlights: The century-old ancient bridge "Jiuyan Bridge" is magnificent in the night, and the lights of the bar street beside the bridge are swaying. You can choose a riverside bar for a drink and listen to live music.
Must experience: Take the "Jinjiang Night Cruise" (about ¥120/person), the voyage takes 40 minutes, passing through Anshun Bridge and Lan Kwai Fong, and feel the brilliance of "Waterside Chengdu".

3. Wangping Street & Xiangxiang Lane｜The fusion of city life and art

Highlights: Walk 10 minutes from Jiuyan Bridge to Wangping Street, where there are literary and artistic cafes and handmade shops, which turn into a light market at night.
Food recommendation: Go into "Xiangxiang Lane", where there are Sichuan restaurants, skewers, and sugar-coated fruits in just a hundred meters. "Laoma Hoof Flower" or "Maojiao Hot Spicy" skewers are recommended.

4. Dongmen Wharf｜"Jinjiang Night Tour" through the heyday of the Tang Dynasty

Highlights: A newly created immersive night tour project, with Tang Dynasty-style lamps arranged along the coast, and occasional encounters with NPCs dressed in Hanfu, as if dreaming back to the grand scene of "Dongwu Wanli Ship Moored at the Door".

Tips: The wharf holds theme light shows from time to time, and it is recommended to check the event time in advance.

🍜 Night Tour Food List

Night market snacks: Three Cannons, Zhong Dumplings, Brown Sugar Rice Cake ("He Ji Egg Baked Cake" is recommended).

Hot pot supper: "Da Long Yi" or "Shu Da Xia" are open until the early morning, and you can enjoy a feast after the night tour.

Teahouse experience: The "Da Ci Tea House" on the riverside is open at night, taste covered tea, and listen to Sichuan opera excerpts.

📌 Notes

It is recommended to book the cruise ticket online in advance to avoid queuing.

The riverside is slightly humid, and photography enthusiasts should pay attention to moisture-proofing the camera.
There are more people on weekends, so keep your belongings safe.

🚩 Conclusion
A night cruise on Jinjiang River is not only about watching the lingering of the river and the lights, but also about reading the epitome of Chengdu's "slow life". From the thousand-year-old bridge to the modern lights and shadows, from the spicy and fresh fragrance to the leisurely tea rhyme, the soul of this city always becomes more vivid in the night.

I wish you a happy night cruise and keep the stars of Bashu! ✨
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