What was Dongjiao Memory before it became an arts district?

It occupies the former Hong Guang electronics factory, which produced China's first cathode-ray tubes in 1958. The brick warehouses and industrial structures were preserved and converted into a large creative complex in 2011. Today they host record stores, live-music venues, galleries and shops, while the bones of the old factory remain on full display.

Is there an entry fee for Dongjiao Memory?

Entry to the campus is free, and so is the small on-site Industrial Heritage Museum, which preserves part of the 1958 production line. You only pay for concerts, food, drinks and shopping. It is metro-accessible, so it makes an easy, low-commitment half-day or evening stop without any advance booking.

Is Dongjiao Memory good for live music and anime fans?

Yes. Venues like Vol Hall and MAO Livehouse bring through major Chinese indie acts, so check listings before you go. The district is also Sichuan's hub for anime culture, with cosplay shops and the large CD-DA convention held around late July, one of southwest China's biggest anime events.

Dongjiao Memory, Chengdu: Map & Visitor's Guide (2026)

Repurposed 1958 electronics factories — Chengdu's industrial-cool arts district, gigs, indie shops, anime conventions.

At a glance

What it is: Neighborhood
Also known as: 东郊记忆 (Dōngjiāo Jìyì)
Opening hours: 10 AM – 10 PM
Time needed: 2-3 hours
Best time to visit: Weekend 4-10 PM
Getting there: Metro to the door
English: Some English signage
Cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Entry: Walk-in — no booking
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi
Address: 4 Jianshe South Branch Rd, Chenghua District · 成华区建设南支路 4 号

Dongjiao Memory occupies the original Hong Guang Tube Factory (红光电子管厂) which produced China's first cathode-ray tubes in 1958. The factory campus was preserved and converted to a 286,000 m² creative complex in 2011. Brick warehouses now host indie record stores, vinyl bars, small concert venues (Vol Hall, MAO Livehouse), Sichuan Province's biggest anime convention CD-DA, anime cosplay shops, and contemporary art galleries. Free entry to the campus. Best time: weekend afternoon-evening for the maximum atmosphere (and any concerts). Anime fans: end-July CD-DA convention is one of southwest China's biggest. The on-site Industrial Heritage Museum is small but free.

Highlights

Vol Hall Live MusicMajor Chinese indie acts pass through
Hong Guang Factory History MuseumFree; preserved 1958 production line
Vinyl Record StoresMultiple — Chinese rock + global indie crates

What Chinese travelers actually do here

Distilled from Chinese-language travel notes — the practical tips most English guides miss.

▸Come on a weekend late afternoon into evening; weekday daytimes feel empty and many shops and venues stay shuttered.
▸Check Vol Hall and MAO Livehouse listings before visiting; a gig night transforms the whole atmosphere from quiet to electric.
▸The free Industrial Heritage Museum with its preserved 1958 production line is small but the most genuinely interesting indoor stop.
▸Anime fans should time a trip for the late-July CD-DA convention; expect crowds, cosplay and a very different energy.
▸The red-brick warehouse facades and old factory pipework photograph best in late-afternoon side light, before the evening crowds arrive.
▸Dig through the vinyl shops' Chinese-rock crates, not just the global indie ones; that is the local find most visitors overlook.
▸It is metro-direct, so skip the taxi; evening road traffic in Chenghua District is slow and drop-offs are inconvenient.

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What travelers say (3 reviews)

IndustrialChic·TripAdvisor·4/5

Ex-factory turned arts district. Concerts + art spaces + cafes. Free entry.

2026-04-22

东郊记忆·Ctrip·4/5

东郊记忆成都 798！工业风咖啡馆 + 演出场地。比 798 小但有意思。

2026-03-22

Ben K.·Google Maps·4/5

Chengdu's 798. Best evenings when concerts happen. Free admission.

2026-02-18

Frequently asked questions about Dongjiao Memory

What was Dongjiao Memory before it became an arts district?: It occupies the former Hong Guang electronics factory, which produced China's first cathode-ray tubes in 1958. The brick warehouses and industrial structures were preserved and converted into a large creative complex in 2011. Today they host record stores, live-music venues, galleries and shops, while the bones of the old factory remain on full display.
Is there an entry fee for Dongjiao Memory?: Entry to the campus is free, and so is the small on-site Industrial Heritage Museum, which preserves part of the 1958 production line. You only pay for concerts, food, drinks and shopping. It is metro-accessible, so it makes an easy, low-commitment half-day or evening stop without any advance booking.
Is Dongjiao Memory good for live music and anime fans?: Yes. Venues like Vol Hall and MAO Livehouse bring through major Chinese indie acts, so check listings before you go. The district is also Sichuan's hub for anime culture, with cosplay shops and the large CD-DA convention held around late July, one of southwest China's biggest anime events.