Beautiful Ancient Street in Chengdu

#100waysoftravel Jinli Ancient Street is one of Chengdu’s most famous historical streets and a must-visit for travelers looking to experience traditional Sichuan culture. Jinli dates back over 1,800 years to the Shu Han Kingdom (221-263 AD). The street is known for its traditional Sichuan architecture, with ornate wooden facades, red lanterns, and stone-paved paths that give it an old-world charm. What you see now is that the street is full of shops selling traditional Chinese crafts, calligraphy, paper-cutting, silk products, and souvenirs. You can watch artisans at work and pick up unique handicrafts, is also famous for its abundance of street food stalls, where you can try authentic Sichuan snacks like dan dan noodles, mapo tofu, Sichuan dumplings, spicy skewers, and three guns (a deep-fried sticky rice ball). The traditional teahouses also part of attraction in Jinli, where you can relax with a cup of tea and enjoy classic Sichuan-style entertainment, including Sichuan opera, puppet shows, and face-changing performances (a unique art form where performers change masks at lightning speed).