5 Secret Walking Routes in Chengdu for Foreign Travelers Who Hate Tourist Crowds

If you only visit Kuanzhai Alley or Jinli, you’re missing real Chengdu. Here’s the thing: most foreign travelers go straight to those crowded spots. My Canadian friend once spent 3 hours in Kuanzhai Alley—surrounded by souvenir stalls, overpriced tea, and zero locals. “It felt like a theme park,” he said. But Chengdu’s true magic lives […]
