Pidou Night Market is a night market formed in the Dongda Street area of Pidu District, a western suburb of Chengdu. It is accessible by subway and is popular among young people as there are many universities nearby. In a food truck and street stall atmosphere, you can enjoy various skewers, chicken wings, lamb skewers, bubble tea, fruit juice, beer, etc. at low prices, and there are also simple street games and claw machines gathered together for entertainment.
Xinshengshi Square Food Night Market is a local night market located inside an alley near Nanjing Road West Station. It is easily accessible on foot after getting off the subway, and many locals drop by after work for a light meal. The scale is relatively small, but it is good for having a simple meal without burden, and it is also convenient for solo travelers to use comfortably.
Jinli (锦里) is a representative tourist street in Chengdu decorated in a classical style, where lantern decorations and traditional architecture blend together to create a beautiful night view. With many souvenir shops and snack stores, you can feel both the atmosphere of a tourist spot and a night market at the same time. Prices are somewhat higher than in purely local night markets, but overall it is clean and traveler-friendly.
Kuanzhai Alley (宽窄巷子), literally meaning “Wide Alley and Narrow Alley,” is a representative walking street in Chengdu created by renovating traditional buildings. It is packed with various snacks, tea shops, and souvenir shops, and is a great place to sample Sichuan-style snacks such as street skewers, malatang, stinky tofu, and tangyuan all in one go. It is a suitable course for enjoying night views and food together while strolling around at sunset.
Jiuyan Bridge (九眼桥) and the surrounding riverside are lit up with colorful neon signs and lights, making it famous as one of Chengdu’s representative night views and bar streets. Bars and restaurants line the river, making it a great place to stroll, enjoy the night scenery, and have a drink. It is often chosen as a nighttime course to visit after a night market.
Lan Kwai Fong (兰桂坊) club street is a major bar and club district in Chengdu, located about a 10–20 minute walk from Chunxi Road (春熙路). Various bars, clubs, and lounges are clustered here, making it a great place for local young people and travelers to enjoy nightlife. It is often combined as a course to experience cocktails or club culture after visiting night markets.
Chunxi Road (春熙路) is the main downtown commercial and shopping street in Chengdu, where large shopping malls, fashion brands, restaurants, and cafés are concentrated. It is good for shopping and dining during the day, and at night it becomes lively with lights and crowds, serving as a reference point for moving on to nearby nighttime areas such as Lan Kwai Fong and Jiuyan Bridge.
Tianfu Square (天府广场) is a large square located in the center of Chengdu city, surrounded by government offices and commercial facilities and serving as the heart of the city. It is a key hub for subway transfers, and with its fountains and lighting, it is often used as a reference point for evening walks or urban sightseeing.
