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JAYDE ELLISUnited States

Coming to a city because of a song | It's not just the wine last night that made me cry

I came to this city because of Zhao Lei’s song “Chengdu” and felt the warmth of Chengdu, which I will never forget. "It's not just the wine last night that made me cry What makes me reluctant to leave is not only your gentleness How long do we have to go? You hold my hand What makes me feel awkward is the freedom of struggle Walk with me on the streets of Chengdu Oh oh Wide and Narrow Alleys Jinli Ancient Street Don't stop until all the lights go out You will hold my sleeves and I will put my hands in my pockets Walk to the end of Yulin Road and sit at the door of the tavern Erma Tavern (339 Little Forest Store) Parting always happens in September. Memories are the sorrow of missing someone. The tender green weeping willows in late autumn kiss my forehead In that rainy little town, I never forgot you Chengdu, the only thing I can’t take away is you Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding I went to the Yulin Road and the tavern mentioned by Zhao Lei to see the rainy town. To see the parts of you that I can't take away. 🌟Highlights: Wide and Narrow Alleys It was first built in the Qing Dynasty (1718) and was originally a city soldier alley. Most of the existing buildings are in the style of western Sichuan dwellings during the Republic of China period. It is the only remaining Qing Dynasty block in Chengdu. [RedHeart] Kuanxiangzi**: an old teahouse with blue bricks and gray tiles, courtyard private cuisine, and a focus on leisurely living. [RedHeart] Narrow Alley**: Literary Cafes, Creative Handmade Shops, Showing "Slow Life" [RedHeart] Jingxiangzi**: 400-meter-long "Brick" cultural wall, telling the history of Chengdu with old bricks and tiles [DoubleHearts] Sit in "Kai Lu" to drink tea from a covered bowl and watch Sichuan opera face-changing; check in at the popular panda-themed store "Panda House"; when you take a night tour, the lanterns in the alley light up, as if you have traveled back a hundred years. Wuhou Temple The only temple in China that enshrines both the emperor and his ministers (Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang). There are 48 clay sculptures of Shu Han civil and military officials in the temple, built according to the images of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms; the rubbing of Yue Fei's handwritten "The Memorial to the Emperor on Leaving the Capital" is the treasure of the museum. [One] The “Three Wonderful Stele Tablets” of the Tang Dynasty: written by Pei Du, written by Liu Gongchuo, and engraved by Lu Jian. [Two] Red Walls and Bamboo Shadows: A photo gallery for internet celebrities, where light and shadow interweave like a martial arts film set [Three] Opening hours** 8:00-20:00 (extended to 21:00 during peak season) [Four] Tickets** 50 yuan, it is recommended to rent an electronic guide (20 yuan/2 hours) Jinli Ancient Street Close to the Wuhou Temple, this Qin and Han Dynasty style antique street is known as the "No. 1 Street in Western Shu". The most charming scene is at night when the lanterns are hung high. [One] Three big guns: glutinous rice balls hit the copper plate and make three "dang dang" sounds [Two] Zhang Fei Beef: Black-faced "Zhang Fei" freshly cut beef performance [Three] Sugar-coated fruit: hollow glutinous rice balls wrapped in brown sugar, a childhood memory for Chengdu people Erma Tavern (339 Little Forest Store) This is the favorite pub among young people in Chengdu. You must go there to feel the enthusiasm here. Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding I was attracted by the soft and adorable giant panda, but it’s a pity that I can’t take it away, so I’ll just get two dolls to keep it company. Be sure to go! Yulin Road has no clear starting point or end point; it is a network woven by countless alleys. Here, the fireworks from the barbecue stalls and the latte art in the coffee shop are equally lively, and the sounds of chess played by retired grandfathers and the bass of rock bands do not disturb each other - perhaps this is the true meaning of "Bashi" in Chengdu.
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Posted: Mar 20, 2025
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