The Best Chengdu-Area Ancient Towns for Foreign Travelers: Skip the Fake Streets, Find the Real Charm
“Should I visit an ancient town near Chengdu?”Great question—if you have extra time, yes. But not all “ancient towns” are real. My Canadian friend once spent half a day in Kuanzhai Alleys (Kuanzhai Xiangzi, 宽窄巷子), thinking it was a historic village. “It’s just shops and crowds,” he said. “Where are the old houses? The quiet […]