Jinli Ancient Street

⎋How to Get There:
– By Bus: Alight at Wuhou Temple Station (Bus Routes 1, 57, 82, 334).
– By Metro: Take Line 3 to Gaoshengqiao Station (Exit D), then walk 10 minutes.

✌︎Suggested Visit Duration:

Timeless Folklore & Craftsmanship

Witness the magic of traditional Sichuan at Jinli’s open – air theater, where masked *Bian Lian* (face – changing) performances and classic Sichuan Opera excerpts unfold. Artisans demonstrate sugar painting, clay figurine molding, and shadow puppetry—centuries – old crafts preserved in this cultural microcosm.

Culinary Odyssey

Savor iconic street bites: spicy zhangfei beef, sweet tangyou guozi (glutinous rice balls), and fiery shangxin liangfen (cold mung bean jelly). For a tranquil respite, sip Mengding tea in a riverside courtyard, serenaded by rustling willows.

Festival Splendor

Visit during Chinese New Year to see Jinli transformed into a kaleidoscope of lanterns and symbolic motifs—a tradition lauded by global critics for its “breathtaking pageantry”.

Historic Synergy with Wuhou Temple

Stroll through Wuhou Temple’s tranquil gardens, where ancient cypress trees and lotus ponds contrast with Jinli’s vivacity. The temple’s red – walled corridors offer prime photo ops.