Kuanzhai Alley
宽窄巷子
Wander historic lanes with tea houses and Sichuan snacks.
Getting there
Use Kuanzhaixiangzi Alleys station on Metro Line 4. Walk toward the main lanes and choose Kuan Alley or Zhai Alley as the first stop.
Admission
The lanes themselves are public and free. Tea houses, performances and other businesses have their own charges.
What to see
Walk the parallel lanes and step into a courtyard or teahouse to see what is behind the busy shopfronts.
Plan your visit
Use the lanes for a relaxed afternoon stop. Save time to sit for tea, and turn down a side lane if the main pedestrian route is crowded.
Leave an hour or two. Walk one alley in each direction and stop for tea between them. On busy afternoons, the parallel side lanes can be easier to navigate.