Chengdu Old Town self-guided walking route
Self-guided walking route 2.5 h 3.2 km
This self-guided walking route connects two of Chengdu's old-town districts. You walk at your own pace, using the audio guides linked along the way.
Start at Wenshu Monastery in the morning, when the incense courtyard is quiet, then walk south toward the Qing-dynasty lanes of Kuanzhai Alley.
The route is flat and mostly shaded. Allow two and a half to three hours at a relaxed pace, with stops for tea.