Kuanzhai dates to 1718 and was Chengdu's Manchu garrison quarter. The three alleys — Kuan Xiangzi (Wide), Zhai Xiangzi (Narrow), and Jing Xiangzi (Well) — were restored 2008 into a commercial heritage zone. Wide Alley = teahouses + ear-cleaning (the iconic Chengdu pastime, ¥30), Narrow Alley = boutique craft shops, Well Alley = courtyard restaurants. Free to walk. Heshunghua Teahouse on Wide Alley is the canonical Sichuan opera face-changing show experience (¥150-300). Best time: late afternoon into evening (4-9 PM) for tea + face-changing. Avoid weekends when crowds choke the alleys. The whole area is 2 blocks square, walkable in 90 min if you don't sit down for tea.
Address
Between Tongren Rd & Changshun Rd, Qingyang District
青羊区同仁路以东长顺街以西
Highlights
- Ear Cleaning (掏耳朵)Iconic Chengdu pastime; ¥30 at Wide Alley teahouses
- Sichuan Opera Face-ChangingHeshunghua Teahouse; ¥150-300 evening shows
- Sichuan SnacksHand-pulled noodles, dragon wonton, sweet water noodles
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Late afternoon 4-9 PM; weekday for fewer crowds
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (5 reviews)
Anna P.·TripAdvisor·5/5
Three parallel alleys (Wide/Narrow/Well) — each with different vibe. Wide is teahouses (got ear cleaned for ¥30!), Narrow has indie shops, Well has courtyard restaurants.
2026-04-12
宽窄探店·Xiaohongshu·5/5
宽巷子下午茶+掏耳朵+变脸表演必体验！鹤鸣茶社（不是公园那家）也在宽巷子上。
2026-03-20
Mark T.·Google Maps·5/5
Sichuan opera face-changing show at Heshunghua Teahouse ¥150 — the splurge worth doing. Performer comes to tables for photos.
2026-04-30
SichuanCulture·YouTube·5/5
Filmed face-changing show — the speed at which masks switch is unreal. Cultural performance not to skip.
2026-01-25
Bei C.·Ctrip·5/5
免费逛，体验项目另收费。建议下午4点到，玩到9点。掏耳朵30元，盖碗茶20元起。
2026-04-02
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